Lake Washington Boulevard Should Be Permanently Car-Free
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is loosing the cars on Lake Washington Boulevard on Monday, but it should stay an open street permanently...
Portage Bay Park Moves Ahead To Final Design
A vision for a new park on the shores of Portage Bay has finally come into view. In August, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) received approval...
Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan Remains Stuck in Low Gear
A year into announcing its ambitious Downtown Activation Plan, the Harrell Administration is touting successes. But so far those are primarily spot improvements, with many big initiatives in limbo or on hold.
P-Patch Rescue Obscures Raw Deal on Seattle Center’s Mercer Garage
There may not have been a better illustration of the degree to which transportation planning for the new Seattle Center arena is weighted toward...
Cutting Trail Tunnel Only Saves 1% of SR 520 Budget
WSDOT is set to delete the 10th Avenue E tunnel underpass from Seattle's planned Roanoke Lid despite only saving around 10 to 15 million dollars.
A Small Step Forward for the U District Mobility Plan
A recently passed Seattle City Council resolution provides recognition of the U District Station Area Mobility Plan, but falls short on specifics for implementation.
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Op-Ed: UW’s Union Bay Hypocrisy: Public Land, Private Fence
The Union Bay Natual Area is 74 acres of public open space with miles of trails, but the University of Washington has rebuffed advocates pushing to remove a fence and add a trail to improve access. Here's why they should reconsider.
Sunday Video: Skateboarding’s Legendary Spots
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Skateboarding as a recreational activity and sport mostly started in cities using unique bits of infrastructure and public space to bring creativity and excitement...