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Discovery Park
On Monday, September 24, 2007, the Full Council unanimously approved the acquisition of the Capehart Naval Housing Area in Magnolia’s Discovery Park. The Area is approximately 24 acres and currently used for military housing for the Navy. The Area has 92 housing units, a base exchange store and a maintenance building on it, all of which would be removed and restored to a natural area with a meadow interspersed with thickets and coniferous forest. The cost of the property is $11,100,000. Councilmember David Della said, “This represents a great opportunity to expand, enhance and preserve one of Seattle’s most precious open spaces—Discovery Park. As Seattle becomes denser, it is vital that the City capitalize on these unique opportunities that provide accessible green places for all.”
The Council approved Council Bill 115945. Since this Council Bill involves spending money, a fiscal note accompanied the proposed legislation. There is also an area map file, available for viewing.
Documents related to the acquisition of the Capehart Naval Housing Area in Discovery Park are on file with the City Clerk’s Office, Floor 3 of City Hall, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, in Clerk File No. 308890.
In addition, the City is committed to supporting a proposal to develop up to 200 units of new housing at the Fort Lawton site that includes low and moderate income housing.
For questions about the acquisition of Capehart Naval Housing Area in Discovery Park contact Terry Dunning at the Department of Parks and Recreation (206) 684-4860. |
