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Thanks to the generous donations of our readers, Northwest Hub and its sponsors raised over $5000 for Seattle Youth Garden Works (SYGW) as part of its Thanksgiving Charitable Giving program. This program, which was started by Pete Buck (Chairman of Northwest Hub) over 30 years ago as a way to give back to the community during the holidays, remains incredibly successful. Thanks to all of you for your contributions!

More on SYGW can be found here.

Everyone at Northwest Hub would like to extend their sincerest condolences to the family of local real estate attorney Dennis McLean, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2009.

Dennis, a partner with Davis Wright Tremaine, was an exceptional attorney, routinely recognized by his peers as a leader in the field of commercial real estate. More importantly, he was a valued and trusted colleague.

On Monday, Sound Transit hosted an open house presentation for the UW light rail station.  The detailed presentation material can be found here.

Reminder - UW Station Construction Update Meeting tonight!

December 2, 2009 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.with a presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), McCurdy Gallery
2700 24th Avenue East, Seattle

Meet the contractor and learn about the following topics:

A lot has happened in land use over the past year. Fortunately, the good people of the King County Bar Association’s Environmental and Land Use Section (formerly the Environmental Law Section) are prepared to get us up to speed.

Seattle's Planning, Land Use & Neighborhoods Committee (PLUNC) will be holding a special meeting tomorrow, November 18. Several significant items are on the agenda, including:

- Briefing and discussion on the proposed Children's Hospital expansion plan (note: because the City Council's decision on this matter is quasi-judicial in nature, no public comment will be taken);

The City of Bellevue is seeking to assist local businesses (in Bellevue and the region) that want to increase their trade with India or hire workforce from India and the India-American community. 

As part of the SR 520 replacement project, Governor Gregoire has established the SR 520 Legislative Workgroup.  This Workgroup consists of legislators and transportation officials; it has been tasked with the development of recommendations for financing and a west side design for the SR 520 corridor.

The City of Seattle will be hosting a kick-off meeting for its 20-year Comp Plan update on Tuesday, November 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm (with a presentation at 6:30) at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Avenue East. Attendees will include former Mayor Norm Rice, Josh Brower (Chair of the Seattle Planning Commission), and Diane Sugimura (Director of the Department of Planning and Development).