A few years ago, RBCA board members adopted a vision to guide our work. In ten years, what do we want Ravenna-Bryant to be like?
Ravenna-Bryant is a welcoming, thriving, safe, diverse, and connected neighborhood.
This vision is integrated into each year’s workplan. Below is the RBCA workplan for 2018 which focuses on activities related to realizing our long-term vision.
Outreach activities – Creating a welcoming & connected community.
1. Host annual general membership meeting. (RBCA’s annual meeting was held April 1.)
2. Maintain a website and social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.
3. Post flyers about RBCA meetings throughout the neighborhood.
4. Email meeting agendas to neighbors signed up for e-news.
5. Host “Ravennafest” to increase awareness of RBCA and increase connections between neighbors, community groups, and businesses. (Save the date: July 14!)
6. Recruit new board members who reflect the diversity of the community including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, age, gender, income, and residence type.
7. Revise bylaws so that new board members may be elected throughout the year. (Completed during April annual meeting.)
Land use activities – Creating a thriving & diverse community.
1. Monitor neighborhood land use projects including, but not limited to, University Village, University Prep, Trailside on 25th & Burke-Gilman Trail, Union Bay Place, and UW Campus Master Plan. Provide comments about projects to design review board. Educate neighbors about plans for new buildings.
2. Monitor changes to land use policy affecting the neighborhood. Continue to monitor and educate neighbors about proposed changes to City policy including Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU).
3. Develop a NE 55th Street Plan. In anticipation of new development projects along NE 55th Street, develop a neighborhood streetscape plan.
4. Monitor implementation of the Future of 35th Avenue NE Plan. In partnership with Wedgwood Community Council, continue advocacy for the implementation of this neighborhood plan for a thriving and pedestrian-friendly business district on 35th Ave NE.
Transportation activities – Creating a safe & thriving community.
1. Monitor neighborhood transportation projects. Continue to educate neighbors about projects related to the Roosevelt light rail station, 520 replacement, Husky Stadium Transit Master Plan, and other projects as they arise.
2. Continue to advocate for sidewalks on NE 50th Street south of Calvary Cemetery.
3. Continue to advocate for safety improvements on NE 65th Street as a part of the #Fix65th coalition with the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association and NE Seattle Greenways.
Maintain representation in other community organizations – Creating a connected community.
Representatives from the RBCA board will participate in the City University Community Advisory Council (CUCAC); Seattle Children’s Standing Advisory Council; NE District Council (NEDC); North Precinct Advisory Council (NPAC); and the Ravenna-Eckstein Advisory Council.
Opportunities for involvement: The RBCA board is always seeking neighbors to become involved with any of the activities outlined in the workplan. Attend a board meeting (first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center) or send us a message through the Contact Us page to learn how to become involved.
All of these activities largely reflect the interests of current RBCA board members. Neighbors who want to work on issues or projects not included in this workplan are encouraged to attend RBCA board meetings and become involved.