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Imagine There’s No Viaduct
I thought this was interesting. Here are some visual concepts for what Seattle’s waterfront might look like sans Alaska Way Viaduct, presented yesterday by University of Washington students in the urban design and planning program. One of the more unusual ideas: a series of large greenhouses that would step down from Victor Steinbrueck Park to the aquarium. (Davila Parker-Garcia) I have no idea if greenhouses would pencil...Read more » -
Clogged Viaduct
I haven’t written much recently about one of my pet obsessions, Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct—perhaps because there hasn’t really been much to mention. Now there is. From what I hear, the Seattle city council is considering putting an advisory vote on the Viaduct on this November’s ballot. Voters would only get to choose one of two options: rebuilding the highway along Seattle’s waterfront pretty much as it is now, or...Read more » -
Dead End For Viaduct?
(This post is part of a series.) Headline from the Seattle Times: Remove the viaduct even if state can’t rebuild it? Apparently, Seattle city officials are increasingly willing to say that, if the state’s gas tax hike is repealed this November (as looks increasingly likely), the Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s downtown waterfront should simply be torn down. The existing structure poses a safety hazard, and without the $2 billion...Read more » -
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Washington’s 2024 Short-Session Housing Wins
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Unlock Middle Housing with Parking Reform
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Updated: Housing Bills to Watch in Washington in 2024
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