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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

City Happenings at 23rd and Union

Posted by Gillian Anderson on Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 4:21 PM

There's a lot going on lately in the 23rd Avenue and Union Street area:

Central District News reports that the KeyBank site will be redeveloped as mixed-use and affordable housing by Capitol Hill Housing. This branch is one of the only banking options in the Central District. Of course you should dump big banks for a local credit union, anyway. But it still sucks for CD residents.

Central District native son Bruce Harrell has set up the campaign headquarters for his mayoral run next to Earl’s Cuts and Styles. Looking good.

And it looks like the post office isn't closing, as previously reported. This is bad news for anyone looking to open a marijuana retail establishment. This location is one of the few in the central part of the city that isn't too close to a school, child-care center, playground, park, etc. Restrictions that were set by I-502.

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While there should be more options for banking nearby, Union street has been in desperate need for some energy input. at one point recently 3 out of 4 corners were vacant. There is new construction happening all over the city but there is still a neglected hole in the ground here. I am so happy to hear that there is revitalized interest in this corner. It is so nice to hear more than lip service about making something happen on Union.

Posted by flotard on January 16, 2013 at 7:31 PM

I gotta say - at a moment when almost all stories about banks involve maximum profit and minimal community benefit, it's kind of heartening to see a bank selling out to a non-profit developer. Even if their business was slow on that corner I'll bet there was a lot more money to be made selling to some mega-bucks concern. Key did a good thing for the neighborhood.

Posted by Gurldoggie

on January 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM

If Harrell wins the mayoral election, will he have the victory party at his Bellevue Townhouse?

Posted by neo-realist on January 16, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Great video of 23rd and Union:

http://youtu.be/DGhCRAhz-Vk

Posted by Vermillion

on January 16, 2013 at 8:59 PM

it is 2 minuntes by car to Bank of America and Banner Bank at 14th and Union. And there is a chase bank at 23rd and jackson, BECU credit ATM at 22nd Safeway. I think we will be OK in the CD for banks.

Posted by Cassette tape fan on January 17, 2013 at 12:24 AM