There is an effort underway to create a maritime community center on the north shore of Lake Union adjacent to Gasworks Park. The Northlake Community Wharf will serve several functions.
1. Interpretive shipyard where the community can get involved and learn about historic ships undergoing restoration.
2. A place to extend the activity of the park on to the water of Lake Union via a hand-launch site or programs through The Center for Wooden Boats.
3. Serve needs for community meeting space at the water's edge.
Northlake Community Wharf is a public/private partnership that will use non-profit led community engagement to activate public land to create a park-like experience without tax dollars for operations.
For more information on the project and how you can get involved, visit the project website at northlakewharf.wordpress.com
The FHA has written a letter endorsing the Northlake Community Wharf project.
Jake Beattie is Deputy Director of the Center for Wooden Boats.