A Car-Free Ave? U District Residents Envision Pedestrianizing University Way
A UW student is seeking to spark a community conversation about finally pedestrianizing The Ave after decades of dreaming.
Swim Classes Save Lives, But It’s Hard to Snag a Spot in Seattle
Last summer I signed my daughter up for a 15 minute private swim lesson at Little Fish Swim School. After a 45 minute bike...
Parks Development Plan Passes, Comp Plan Docket Set
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved a new Parks Development Plan and a list of proposals to be further evaluated as part of...
State House Proposes Postponing Seattle’s 520 Lid and Trail Extension Indefinitely
State House leaders want to delay a freeway lid and multi-use trail in order to bring the overall SR 520 bridge replacement project under budget. Building those elements later would ultimately cost more and risk them being abandoned altogether.
Seattle Council Considers Deploying 80 Interactive Ad Kiosks on City Sidewalks
The kiosks, scattered around downtown and eventually other busy business districts, would provide ad revenue for groups like the Downtown Seattle Association. Last year, the Seattle Design Commission rejected the proposal as half-baked and suggested a smaller pilot instead.
Observing People in Pike Place, Part 1
Article Note: This is the first installment of a series on observations of people in Pike Place. Part 1 focuses on existing design features...
Midweek Video: The Quick Way to Make New Pedestrian Plazas
https://youtu.be/bnIRbwVG4sY
Dave Amos highlights how communities across the country are converting street space to pedestrian plazas.
The Alaskan Way Viaduct Must Come Down, Not Be Converted Into a Park, Part...
Editor's note: This is a two-part article cross-posted from The Northwest Urbanist, see Part 1. Yesterday, Scott covered the points of aesthetics and accessibility,...