Aegis of Madison - Start of Construction

Dear Neighbors,

Andersen Construction Site Superintendent Reg Clowdsley informs us that tomorrow, May 31^st, construction will commence starting with the clearing of vegetation and the limbing of the elm trees.  Complete tree removal will take approximately 2 – 3 days.

                We know you have already been impacted by the reduction of parking along 22^nd.  Now, congestion and noise will become a regular occurrence and the temporary inconveniences that come with living near a major construction project.  Aegis and Andersen Construction promise to keep you apprised of the schedule and what you can expect beyond the usual hassles.  Please keep us apprised of any concerns or questions you have.  We will do everything we can to make this exciting new project as tolerable for you as we can.

                We appreciate your patience and your feedback,

The Aegis of Madison team

Michael J. Derr

Vice President of Development

Aegis Senior Communities LLC

17602 NE Union Hill Road
Redmond, WA 98052

(O) 425.861.9993

(C) 425.749.2990

www.aegisliving.com

Upcoming construction at 22nd & Madison

(Update on construction plans for the Aegis of Madison assisted living facility that is being built at 22nd & Madison)

Dear Neighbors,

It has been several months since we’ve communicated but our to-do checklist is almost complete and we believe we will be able to start preliminary work in early May.

We have hired Andersen Construction as our General Contractor.  Just like Aegis, they are a local family-owned and run firm that takes pride in being a conscientious and service-oriented builder of high quality multi-family, hospitality, retirement and health care projects.  Paul Hackett and Paul Beethe will be reaching out to the neighborhood as soon as possible to make introductions, provide contact information, and generally open up the lines of communication that will be available for the duration of the project.   We expect construction to be complete in September 2013, which is a long time to impact the neighborhood.

Please know that Andersen and Aegis will do everything we can to minimize the impact and inconvenience to you, but as with all urban construction projects, it will be hard not to notice that something is going on.

My contact information is below so feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to being a great neighbor even before Aegis of Madison is open and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we build the next great Aegis community.

With Warmest Regards,

Michael J. Derr

Vice President of Development

Aegis Senior Communities LLC

17602 NE Union Hill Road
Redmond, WA 98052

(O) 425.861.9993

(C) 425.749.2990

www.aegisliving.com

Central Area Garden Tour: June 9th

The Tenth Central District Garden Tour (GT12) will be from 11 am to 4 pm on June 9, 2012. Our theme is urban gardens, community/kids’ edible gardening and public art. The CD is one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, and many unique, community-friendly happenings are quietly sprouting and thriving in our midst. We will publicize some of these by listing them as “Check It Out” features. One is Green Plate Special (GPS), an independent garden-to-table pilot program, designed for at-risk and under-served youth, grades 6-8. The initial pilot program is located in the Madrona-Central district, on the corner of East Union Street and Martin Luther King Junior Way. “Our mission is to be part of a movement that provides access to and tools for our low income Seattle youth to become the healthiest next generation, breaking the cycle that surrounds inadequate diet, poor eating habits, and the lack of access to and knowledge of healthy whole foods.” http://greenplatespecial.org/about-2/

(click here for rest of info)

Lilac time

(5/2/12: The 2012 lilac season is just starting. Drop by soon.)

The lilac bush at the bottom of my yard has just started its beautiful, fragrant, but oh so brief flowering season.

So, if you're passing 20th & John, do help yourself to a little bit of the blooms that are hanging over the sidewalk. You might need a ladder, and you'd better not wait too long!

Hope you enjoy them,

Andrew

(Repost from 5/11/08. )