About

Our Work

Lake City Neighborhood Alliance (LCNA) is already working to assess and address community needs through separate neighborhood groups and individual missions. Formally established in 2013, the work of the LCNA is to provide a conduit for these groups to identify common goals, pool resources, and support each other in developing and realizing neighborhood projects. We continually seek input through active engagement.

Our Priorities

The lack of a robust Community Center in Lake City has been LCNA’s highest priority since 2014. We believe this is a racial and social justice issue that manifests as a lack of infrastructure. Current major concerns also include:

  • public safety and transportation
  • displacement of small businesses
  • the opioid crisis and homelessness
  • affordable housing
  • parks and green spaces

Our Meetings

Join us. All are welcome. The LCNA hosts a Public Zoom Meeting usually on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, we are in the process of changing the day of the meeting.

For Meeting Information:

Email:

lcnalliance+managers@googlegroups.com

or

Subscribe to this Google Groups (Email Listserv):

lcnalliance+managers@googlegroups.com

-New, Future, Lake City Community Center Update, Question & Answer Opportunity, & Idea Share with Planning Expert & State Senator –

The Lake City Neighborhood Alliance (LCNA) invites you to a Zoom Meeting to hear from Washington’s 46th District State Senator Javier Valdez about the new, future, Lake City Community Center. There will be a Presentation from Expert Andrea Petzel of Broadview Planning (BvP), and a Community Opportunity to give Ideas, Ask Questions, and hear the Needs Assessment Outreach Process.

The purpose of this meeting is to increase our understanding of the current Proposed Plan for the new, future, Lake City Community Center. Next, for the Community to give Feedback, Input, & Ideas. Also, hear from our State Senator, and a Planning Expert on the latest Plans, see some designs, and learn about the Needs being Assessed.

Lake City Community Center:

https://www.seattle.gov/parks/all-community-centers/lake-city-community-center

Lake City Community Center Redevelopment:

https://seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/lake-city-community-center-redevelopment

State Senator Javier Valdez, Washington’s 46th State Senator, will present a summary of things they are tracking from the State Legislative Level.

Andrea Petzel (BvP) will respond with Answers to Questions on the New, future, Lake City Community Center.

During the meeting, Audience, & Community members will use “Raise Hand” Zoom Tool, & Ask Questions through the “Zoom Chat Feature”, or be “Unmuted”, to be able to Ask their Question Verbally.

{Recent Email Announcement-1}

“Hello Friends and Neighbors and LCNA Membership Organizations,

Please plan to attend the LCNA (Lake City Neighborhood Alliance Meeting) to hear and give input about
the new (future) Lake City Community Center Plans, Planning, and Public Input Opportunities 
from an expert on the contracted planning group.
There will be an opportunity for questions and answers after the presentation,
and a chance for people to share their ideas and give input on the new, proposed, future community center.
Date and Time:   Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30PM on Zoom`
Join Zoom Meeting
Our speaker will be Andrea Petzel, leader of Broadview Planning, the group which is working with Seattle Parks and Recreation
for as much appropriate space etc. as meets the community’s requests.
Broadview planning is an award-winning, Seattle-based consulting firm specializing in community planning and public engagement services
that promote health, sustainability, and equity.  The company has won awards and is knowledgeable about climate/resilience planning.
We are very fortunate that Andrea will describe the progress made in planning the community center and what comes next followed by Q&A;
so please bring your questions and ideas!
After that part of the meeting, we would love to hear from you: what’s happening in your neighborhood or in Lake City itself you want to bring up and share.

Thank you for your interest and support of our Lake City community!”

{Recent Email Announcement-2}

“Hello Friends, Neighbors, and Lake City Neighborhood Alliance (LCNA) Membership Organizations,

Last week’s announcement about our Virtual Zoom meeting tomorrow (Wednesday at 6:30 pm) August 28th about the new (future) Lake City Community Center 
featuring expert Andrea Petzel of Broadview Planning drew a lot of interest.
As a result, State Senator Javier Valdez will speak briefly.
Then, following questions and answers, you’ll be able to share your ideas to provide input on the new, proposed, future community center!
Date and Time:   Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30PM on Zoom`
Broadview Planning (BvP) is the group which is working with Seattle Parks and Recreation for the Lake City Community Center Needs Assessment outreach process.
Broadview Planning is an award-winning, Seattle-based consulting firm specializing in community planning and public engagement services that promote health, sustainability, and equity.
We are very fortunate that Andrea who leads BvP will describe what has been done during the needs assessment and will take questions, so please bring your thoughts on what’s needed for our community center!
After that part of the meeting, we would love to hear from you: what’s happening in your neighborhood or in Lake City itself you want to bring up.
Please mark your calendars and attend.
Nancy Blase,
Lake City Neighborhood Alliance
Steering Group”

Lake City Community Center and Affordable Housing Co-Location Redevelopment:

Here is the overall website which includes links to the Lake City Center Redevelopment RFP

<Request For Proposal>

https://engage.seattleparksandrec.com/en/projects/lake-city-cc

Also a link to the

RFP: Lake City Community Center Redevelopment

https://www.seattle.gov/housing/programs-and-initiatives/lake-city-community-center-redevelopment#rfqlakecitycommunitycenterredevelopment.xml

Quick Background on the Former Lake City Community Center:

“The Lake City Community Center was run by the Lions Club but was taken over by Seattle Parks and Recreation in 2017. They ran it until 2023 when a fire damaged the building, causing it to close. Before the fire, the Center served as a busy place for people of different ages and backgrounds, despite its small size. Many people in the community, along with Seattle Parks and Recreation, have been working together to plan for a new, bigger community center. They’ve formed a Project Advisory Team of community members to help with ideas and suggestions for the new center. Additionally, the new Center will create affordable housing on top, giving people the chance to affordably live where they also play and gather together.”

LCNA Steering Committee

Our Steering Committee, 2024

  • Philip Shack
  • Nancy Blase
  • Muriel Lawty
  • Sarajane Siegfriedt
  • Brad Cummings
  • Mike Dee

Our Lake City Neighborhood:

We are located in the northeast corner of Seattle, covering a little over 4 square miles:

  • NE 95th Street to NE 145th Street
  • Lake Washington to 15th Ave NE
  • 7th Congressional
  • 46th State Legislative District
  • Seattle City Council District 5

Lake City has many groups working to build and maintain a vibrant neighborhood. With its geography divided by a state highway and major arterials, one of Lake City’s challenges is to overcome both a physical and mental sense of separation. To that end, the LCNA was formed to help coordinate the efforts of these separate neighborhood groups.

Lake City organizations work to actively engage their constituents in decisions and projects, especially as they impact families, homes, and livelihoods.