For our 2025 Neighborhoods difficulty, we requested notable Seattleites why their nook of Seattle deserves to be within the metropolis’s prime tier. This is the case for Maple Leaf from Danae Moore, as advised to Naomi Tomky.
Maple Leaf feels small, though it’s within the metropolis and it’s actually near a number of issues. Individuals are very loyal to the neighborhood. There’s a cool combine of latest folks getting established and individuals who have been right here for a very long time, even generations in the identical home. There’s a number of artists and musicians, and a number of dad and mom which can be actually invested in our neighborhood college.
I’m in favor of density [with the townhouses coming in] and am saddened by all of the bushes which can be getting lower down, as a result of we’ve got a number of actually, actually previous bushes in our neighborhood.
I really like the Reservoir Park. If it’s clear, then you definitely get an ideal view of Mount Rainier; you too can see downtown, and it’s simply lovely. It’s been very well maintained by all of the volunteers planting native crops. On twelfth Avenue, there’s a home that has just a little station known as the Canine Oasis, they usually have treats in a jar and water, and there’s a whiteboard [where] you may go away notes.
I’m OK if it will get overshadowed, as a result of it’s rising quick sufficient. I need it to remain its bizarre, candy self.
Danae Moore is a graphic designer, yoga instructor, and mother who has lived in Maple Leaf since 2018. She’s additionally the creator of the neighborhood’s Free Little Artwork Gallery.
