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Monthly Archives: September 2015

ICYMI: Mayor Murray Announces ‘Community Crosswalks,’ A Program to Increase Community...

Earlier this summer, Seattle introduced rainbow crosswalks throughout Capitol Hill in advance of Pride Week. Not long after, African-American community members in the Central...

The SR-520 Resolution Needs To Be Better

Completing the SR-520 expansion and reconstruction was fully funded as part of the Washington State Legislature’s transportation package. The $1.64 billion SR-520 highway project...

This Week: ‘Ballard: A Walk Through Time’

We're just a few days away from our Ballard walking tour! On Saturday, Caelen Ball will be guiding guests on an hour-and-a-half tour through...

It’s Worked So Far

"Hey, do you know what time it is?" Southbound Third and Marion, as the world is going home. I love it when I know people's...

Sunday Video: The Value of Data Sharing

Releasing data captured by government agencies in an accessible way to the public, has the potential to produce interesting insights about city life. Ben...

What We’re Reading: #StepItUp America

#StepItUp: The Surgeon General issued a rare Call to Action this week to promote walking and walkable communities in order to curb chronic public health problems...
Seattle Design Festival 2015

Seattle Design Festival 2015

The Seattle Design Festival is kicking off its fifth year on Saturday with a two-day block party in middle of Occidental Park, right in...

Fridaygram: Activating Seattle’s Squares

Bright colored cafe tables and chairs decorate two Seattle parks, Westlake and Occidental. Over summer, these parks have featured new experiences, as part of...