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Parks and Public Space

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Issuing Bonds For Bridges is Back On the Table as Council Discusses SDOT Budget...

A proposal for the City of Seattle to issue bonds to pay for maintenance on several key bridges has been put back on the...

Lake Forest Park Ballot Measure Would Increase Park Access and Fund Safer Streets

While Shoreline's park bond measure did not make it to the November ballot, neighboring Lake Forest Park's ballot contains a measure to increase funding...
A photo shows the I-5 freeway in Downtown Seattle near the Washington State Convention Center.

Seattleites Concerned Over Condition of Interstate 5, a Poll Shows

Findings strengthen case for funding work that could lead to lidding segments of the freeway. In the event of an earthquake, do you know what...
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Keeping the Promise of the Garfield Super Block

Come out to celebrate the future Garfield Super Block on October 23rd, 12-4pm, at Garfield Park. If you visit Garfield High School in Seattle's Central...
The rendering shows a light rail station connected to a park near roads.

Improving Bellevue’s Grand Connection: Part 3 – Downtown Link Light Rail to I-405 Lid...

This article is the final in a three-part series that takes a close look at Bellevue's Grand Connection, a significant planning effort to make...
A photo shows a sidewalk next to a roadway with cars. A sign says North Interstate 5.

SDOT Drops Protected Bike Lane from NE 45th Street Bridge Plans, Citing Traffic Impacts

This article was updated on 10/26/2021 to reflect that it was the U District Community Council, not the U District Partnership, that submitted a...
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Improving Bellevue’s Grand Connection: Part 1 – Lake Washington and Main Street

Note: This article was edited on 10/31/21 to add recommendations for improving accessibility on Main Street. Downtown Bellevue is undergoing one of the fastest...

Sunday Video: The Art of the Autoluw

https://youtu.be/GlXNVnftaNs Not Just Bikes explores the Dutch concept of low car streets (autoluw). They’re another tool to prioritize people and make them feel welcome on...