Op-Ed: The War Over Tacoma’s Planting Strips
How the City of Tacoma uses planting strips along its streets tells a tale of haves and have-nots, and of our differing standards. The City has gone out of its way to exclude homeless people from this space with $163,000 worth of boulders.
Help Site the New Green Lake Community Center in Seattle Parks’ Survey
In March, work began on site analysis and predesign for the Green Lake Community Center/Pool redevelopment. The existing community center is over 90 years...
Pike Place Expansion is Underway
Construction has begun on the Pike Place Market expansion project, the first addition to the Market in 40 years. Crews broke ground on June...
Spot Fixes to Improve Safety on Lake Washington Boulevard Move Forward
Traffic safety improvements including crosswalks and speed cushions are coming to Lake Washington Boulevard. But they stop short of the transformation many Seattle residents want to see in the corridor.
Seattle Street Ends: South Lake Union
Today, John Feit's Shoreline Street End series visits South Lake Union. In previous posts, he's explored street end park spaces all over the city, often hidden gems.
Lewis’ Increased Seattle Parks Spending Would Invest in Climate, Equity Fund, Off-Leash Areas
Councilmember Andrew Lewis (District 7) has released his six-year funding plan (2023-2028) for the Seattle Metropolitan Park District, the third funding plan made public...
Op-Ed: Parks Need More Mini Soccer Pitches, Fewer Empty Lawns
Activate underused parks with soccer pitches and courts for basketball, pickleball, and tennis to bring people out and foster social cohesion. RAVE is building 26 community fields around the metro in time for the 2026 World Cup. But we shouldn't stop there.
8 Takeaways from Seattle’s Lid I-5 Feasibility Study
The City of Seattle may have quietly released its Lid I-5 feasibility report late last year, but the results trumpet the benefits of lidding...