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Fred Meyer Invites Input from Greenwood Community on Redevelopment Plans

(SEATTLE)—June 16, 2009—Following a well-attended meeting with the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce earlier this month, Fred Meyer has scheduled a community meeting—open to the public—to discuss plans for redeveloping their Greenwood store. On Thursday, July 9th at the Phinney Neighborhood Association, Fred Meyer—along with design firm GGLO and developer Lorig—will present their proposal, answer questions and gather feedback from community groups, business leaders and residents.

The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9^th at the Phinney Neighborhood Association at 6532 Phinney Ave. N in the Community Hall, which is the lower brick building on the site. The first hour will be an open house where people can see design renderings up close and speak one-on-one with members of the project team. The open house portion of the meeting will be followed by a presentation and question-and-answer session from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Greenwood-Phinney Chamber President Steve Giliberto will moderate the discussion. Fred Meyer will also provide light refreshments for attendees.

A member of the Greenwood neighborhood since 1975, Fred Meyer has met more than 50 times over the last six years with various community members and organizations to discuss the future of the Greenwood store. The company’s current proposal includes redeveloping the site with a strong focus on sustainable design and building, 200 to 300 apartments, and additional retail space to be occupied by small, boutique retailers and restaurants. Plans also include a public plaza for community gatherings and events, and a continuation of Piper Village’s Woonerf-inspired Morrow Lane—which is a European-influenced street emphasizing walkability and bicycle access.

“We look forward to hearing the suggestions and the ideas of the people who live in the neighborhood so we can be sure we create a place that people enjoy, appreciate, and use,” said Tom Gibbons, Director of Real Estate Development for Fred Meyer Stores. “Thanks to the involvement of the Greenwood community, this store will be unlike anything Fred Meyer has ever done.”

For more information, contact Melinda Merrill, Fred Meyer Public Affairs, 503-797-3830 or Kathleen Warren, Parsons Public Relations, 206-789-5668, Kathleen@...