Aug 02 2006
Raising Denny Hill
The Seattle PI had an interesting article about an architect who is proposing raising a small part of Denny Regrade (Denny Park) back into a hill.
What made it [Denny Park] distinctive was the view, which used to be commanding. Beginning in 1899 and continuing in fits and starts through 1930, the city flattened the hill, taking the park down with it.
Garcia is interested in that view, both historic and scenic. He wants to restore the park to its long-lost glory, elevating two acres of the five-acre parcel into the air with a faithful rendition of the original topography.
The proposal comes with a $20 million price tag which seems a bit steep. But, if the Vulcanites are interested in transforming the South Lake Union / Regrade area, I’m sure they can spare a few million. Afterall, the current Denny Park is just a plat of land with overgrown trees.
