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Construction for the Southcenter Parkway Extension Project began July 2010 and is expected to open again by Summer 2012.
Please visit the project page to view all construction updates.
New Flashing Yellow Left-Turn Arrows Coming Soon to Tukwila
To improve traffic safety, the City of Tukwila will begin to implement a new traffic signal control system in the near future, which utilizes a flashing yellow left-turn signal. Flashing yellow left-turn arrows are becoming more and more common. Based on national research, the flashing yellow arrow is expected to improve intersection safety in certain locations.
Duwamish Gardens Habitat Replacement Project Design
The City of Tukwila recently began design of the Duwamish Gardens habitat replacement project. Purchased by the City in 2008, the Duwamish Gardens project is a 2.16-acre site, with 250 feet of Duwamish River frontage, located along the northern bank of the Duwamish River and along the west side of East Marginal Way South.
The goal of the Duwamish Gardens project is to create approximately 1.25 acres of shallow water mudflat and marsh habitat,
and 0.8 acres of uplands planted with native vegetation. The project will also include a pedestrian path, interpretive signs,
and visitor overlook. Final site layout and features for Duwamish Gardens will be further defined during the design process,
which will involve consultation with tribal interests, permitting, funding agencies, WRIA 9 Habitat Team, and interested citizens.
The Duwamish Gardens design will be headed by J.A. Brennan, a local landscape architecture firm that specializes in the design,
planning and restoration of parks, recreation facilities, and habitat sites. This firm has completed a number of successful
waterfront and shoreline parks and recreational facilities, including the award-winning Herring’s House Park and Terminal 105
Viewpoint Park on the Duwamish River in Seattle. The design team includes scientists and engineers, helping ensure that the
Duwamish Gardens project is based on sound science to maximize the benefit to the community and to the habitat resource.
Funding for the Duwamish Gardens design effort is through grant funding from Washington State’s Recreation and Conservation
Office, the King Conservation District, and matching funds from the City of Tukwila.
If you are interested in learning more about or participating in the Duwamish Gardens design, please contact Ryan Larson,
Surface Water Senior Engineer, at Ryan.Larson@TukwilaWA.gov, or give him a call at 206-431-2456.
City is Seeking Citizen and Business Input Regarding Updated Tukwila Tree Policies
Did you know that you live or work in a forest? The trees lining Tukwila’s streets and roads, in parks and yards, on the City’s hillsides and on both public and private property, are part of the community forest all around us. Like all forests, these trees support wildlife, clean the air, help with stormwater, add remarkable beauty, and contribute to our quality of life.
The City of Tukwila is gearing up to review land use policies that relate to trees in the community and the role they play
in our environment. Upcoming revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and related ordinances will deal with tree issues, such
as when and where trees can be removed, tree protection during development, landscaping requirements for development,
restoring the forests in our parks, and proper tree care.
If you have an interest in Tukwila’s trees – as a business owner, worker or resident – and wish to have input on these
issues, please send an email to Trees@TukwilaWA.gov, or contact Carol Lumb at
the City’s Department of Community Development:
206-431-3661. The City’s website will soon have a link to information, plus we are developing an email distribution list
to keep interested community members current on tree issues. We look forward to receiving your input.
Contact Information:
Tukwila City Hall
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Phone: 206 433-1800
Fax: 206 433-1833
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday
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