Lidding I-5

A conceptual pedestrian lane over I-5 between Pike Street and Pine Street, tying into the Pike-Pine commercial corridor and proximity to the busy Convention Center. Click to enlarge and see a before-and-after view. (Graphic by the author)

Lidding I-5 in Downtown Seattle: Cost Estimates and Case Studies

Yesterday, I covered the need for lid parks in Downtown Seattle and what they should be used for. In this article, I look at (very...

Redesign the U District / Wallingford I-5 Scar on September 16

Have you been looking for a way to get directly involved with the Lid I-5 movement? Now is your chance! Join us on Saturday, September...

Lidding I-5 Declared “Technically Feasible” by Consultant Team

An important milestone in the Lid I-5 technical feasibility study has been reached. Data collected by engineering firm WSP indicates that it is structurally...

Seattle Releases Request for Proposals for Lid I-5 Feasibility Study

The City of Seattle is seeking a team of "highly experienced" consultants to undertake a year-long feasibility study.  2018 has been a big year for...

Convention Center Acquiesces to Coalition with $83 Million Benefits Package

One of the biggest questions swirling around the new $1.6 billion expansion of the Washington State Convention center--apart from whether it will actually get...

The Convention Center Should Offer Major Community Investments

The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) expansion is a massive undertaking that will reshape four city blocks in Seattle’s urban core. We, a coalition...

Lid I-5 Awarded $48,000 Grant for Community Outreach

Lid I-5 has been awarded a $48,000 grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to further our campaign of reconnecting communities divided by Interstate...

Lid I-5: Ask The City Council To Support Freeway Mitigation Policy

Have you been waiting for a way to positively support the Lid I-5 community effort? Now is the time! The Seattle City Council is nearing...