Northgate 5th Avenue NE Improvements
Phase 1

Revised: April 18, 2007

About the Project

Transforming Fifth Avenue NE, Fifth Avenue NE, into a safe, pedestrian-friendly street that accommodates all types of transportation, is part of the grand vision for revitalizing Northgate. SDOT completed construction along this street in fall 2006. Improvements include:

• A pedestrian promenade with improved crosswalks connecting the library and community center with Northgate Mall and bus stops.
• Landscaped street medians.
• Wider sidewalks with trees, curb, gutter and driveway improvements.
• Traffic signal and street lighting improvements and the addition of 25 new lighting fixtures.
• Art installation including glass inserts in the sidewalk near the library, three bird house sculptures and one human perch (bench).

Project cost is $2.1 million and would not have been possible without contributions from City Parks and Recreation, Libraries, Public Utilities, King County Metro Transit and private donors.

For questions please call Sandra Woods, Project Manger at 206.733.9408 or email: Sandra.Woods@Seattle.gov.