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Learn about Proposition 2 by bus or bike.

The Seattle Parks Foundation offers a very nifty way to learn about the different potential park properties that would be funded if Proposition 2 passes. (It’d be very cool if they did this in a double-decker bus). Here’s their press release

SEATTLE — Seattle Parks for All kicks of the official campaign for Proposition 2 on Saturday, September 27th, with a Rolling Bus and Bike Tour. The campaign is traveling by bus and bike across Seattle, showcasing its grassroots support for the 2008 Seattle Parks and Green Spaces Levy at neighborhood parks .

“We wanted to kick this campaign off all over the city, to show how we need to invest in our parks and green spaces as Seattle grows more dense.” said Brice Maryman, a volunteer for the campaign.” Preserving our quality of life starts in our neighborhoods.”

During the Rolling Bus Tour, two buses will be traveling across Seattle, one in the north and one in the south, with a contingent of cyclists biking the West Duwamish Trail. A schedule of events and locations is available online (here) and will be included in the press release tomorrow. The kickoff will conclude at 2 p.m., with a rally and traditional dragon dance in the International District’s Hing Hay Park.

The Rolling Bus Tour will also visit a proposed new park in Northgate, as well as planned playground and playfield renovations at Crown Hill, West Woodland, Genesee, Gasworks and Jefferson Parks.

Joyce Moty, another Parks Levy volunteer, described the importance of passing Proposition 2. “We’ve benefited from earlier investments in public parks, and we owe it to future generations to leave a legacy of vibrant parks and green spaces. Prop 2 makes sure we keep providing the public amenities that make our neighborhoods great as our community grows.”

Only a few of the nearly 100 projects specifically listed in the levy will be visited on Saturday. A list of all projects and more is available at www.seattleparksforall.org.

1 comment

1 Michael McGinn { 09.30.08 at 5:12 pm }

There are some great pictures of the event at seattleparksforall.org

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