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path leading to an overlook of the restored habitat portion of the site would be constructed. As <br />indicated by development of social trails at other sites along the river, there is greater demand for <br />passive recreation opportunities than available properties <br />The property is across the river from and easily viewed from the Interurban Regional Trail The <br />restored site will be easily accessible from the Interurban Trail via the pedestrian friendly East <br />Marginal Way South bridge Trail users probably represent a wide range of incomes and include <br />people from across the southern King County region. The nearest residential community is <br />immediately southeast of the site and across the river and is lower- to middle income <br />When restored, this site will include educational and interpretive signs explaining the importance <br />of the river to Indian people in pre settlement times and the farmers of the 19 and 20 centuries <br />Signs also will explain the ecological features of the site and the reasons for restoration. The <br />Sound Transit LINK light rail line crosses the Duwamish at the east end of the property The <br />restored site will have exceptional visibility as thousands of LINK passengers each day will gaze <br />on the site as they glide over the Duwamish River <br />7 Evaluation of Intended Results describe the evaluation mechanisms you will use to track, <br />document, and report that the proiect has achieved the intended results described in <br />questions 1- 3 <br />Tracking and evaluation of the acquisition phase is straightforward and obvious either the <br />property will be acquired or it will not. The mechanisms for evaluating the subsequent <br />restoration /rehabilitation phase have not yet been identified but will be informed by WRIA <br />and Puget Sound -level discussions and directives regarding implementation and effectiveness <br />monitoring. <br />Duwatnish Gardens Acquisition 2007 WRIA Forum Grant Application <br />June 2007 Page 6 <br />