This project is a direct outgrowth of the "Alki/Duwamish Corridor Study" earlier funded by ALEA, but has moved well beyond strategic planning, through community review and well into design which is on the verge of completion. Local approval from the Seattle City Council has been secured and construction documents are now being prepared. A fall and winter 96/97 construction period is expected with a grand re-opening being planned for the spring of 1997. Beyond its aquatic land significance, Alki beach is of historic importance as Seattle's first settlement and "birthplace." Facility Proposed for Development and Estimated cost: This project will provide 1.7 miles of both physical and visual access to the most heavily visited aquatic park site in the City of Seattle. Alki beach provides the longest salt-water access site outside of the Olympic Peninsula beaches and is far more accessible to most of the state's population. The project will create separated pedestrian and bicycle paths along Alki's shoreline. This will be achieved by narrowing the street and widening the pathway of this important aquatic land. Better access to the beach itself will be achieved by installation of new stairs and ramps, and by rebuilding of stairs to the beach along the sea wall. Provide new pedestrian access facilities and disabled access to the beach along Alki Avenue SW between 64th Avenue SW and Bonaire St. Assist the Parks Dept. in the demolition and construction along the Phase I Alki Corridor. Total estimated cost of $2 million.