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Seattle Now

A grassroots effort to make Seattle's Little Saigon safer

Seattle Now

KUOW News and Information

Daily News, News

2.4613 Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

For years, Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood has been struggling with crime, public drug use, and concentrated homelessness. Little Saigon’s problems got worse during the pandemic, and it’s taking a toll on the community, especially neighborhood businesses. Now, there’s a grassroots effort up and running to make Little Saigon safer. It’s a project called Phố Đẹp. We talk with Quynh Pham, Executive Director of Friends of Little Saigon.

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0:27.7

Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Monday. This is Seattle now. Seattle's

0:33.9

Little Saigon neighborhood has faced some big public safety challenges in recent years,

0:39.2

from violent crime to public drug use.

0:42.0

Coming up, we'll learn about a grassroots project that's looking for a way forward.

0:46.3

But first, let's get you caught up.

0:59.6

The Seattle City Council will consider a proposal tomorrow that would rezone a park and soccer field for affordable multifamily housing.

1:03.3

If it passes, the rezone at 8601 Fremont Avenue North would allow for 53 housing units.

1:09.9

Tuesday's meeting starts at 2. If you've been waiting

1:13.1

for a reason to buy an e-bike, this might be it. Washington's e-bike rebate is accepting applications

1:19.8

for residents 16 and older. E-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and adaptable e-bikes are eligible for at least a $300 rebate, some people could qualify

1:30.4

for as much as $1,200. If you're interested, don't delay. You have until April 25th to apply

1:36.7

for one of the 10,000 vouchers that will be randomly awarded. And it's pizza week. Starting today,

1:43.7

look for $5 pizza slices and $25 pies at participating

1:48.1

restaurants you have until Sunday to try them all. I'd be honored to accept that challenge.

1:54.5

The stranger recommends, as always, be patient at busy pizza paulers, tip well and be flexible

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