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Archives for February 2013

Seattle ranks top 10 in the nation for Urban Forests

If you haven’t heard yet, we’re proud to announce that Seattle has been recognized as one of the top 10 cities for Urban Forests.  While you may not be surprised by the news, we think it’s kind of a “big deal”.  The report was published earlier this week by the… [ Keep reading ]

Waterfront Seattle receives recognition from the American Planning Association for excellence in planning!

The project has been awarded the National Planning Achievement Award for Urban Design for the Waterfront Seattle Concept Design and Framework Plan.  Developed through extensive public engagement over the past two years, this plan establishes the City’s vision for creating more than 26 city blocks of new public space with… [ Keep reading ]

SR 520 Open Houses February 5 and 6

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hosting open houses in Bellevue and  Seattle on February 5 and 6 respectively to explain next steps for the new “west approach bridge north.” Attendees will be able to view architectural and construction plans of the structure connecting the new floating SR… [ Keep reading ]

Bridging the Gap 2013 Goals, Part I

The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Transportation levy, passed by Seattle voters in 2006, is a nine-year program targeting transportation maintenance and improvement projects.  The program has set aggressive goals each year and 2013 will be no different.  This year the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will undertake major asphalt and… [ Keep reading ]

Leave the signing to us!

This past week there was a flurry of media coverage of unauthorized citizen alterations to street signs in the Maple Leaf neighborhood.  While it may seem funny or that the changes were needed, doing it yourself isn’t the way to go about it.  First off, Washington State law, prohibits adding… [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase)
Weekly Construction Preview

This week, crews will focus on pavement removal and grading on Fairview Avenue N between Valley Street and Mercer Street in preparation for concrete pavement on the east side of the roadway and electrical work near the intersection of Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week include:

NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Work Continues

Construction on the NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project, largely complete in November 2012, is continuing this month.  Originally the work was set to wrap up in its entirety before the busy holiday season,  but the schedule changed with delayed delivery of some key project… [ Keep reading ]

Mercer Corridor Project (East Phase)
Weekly Construction Wrap-Up

This week, crews continued to focus on concrete pavement on the west side of Fairview Avenue N between Mercer Street and Harrison Street and underground electrical work on Fairview Avenue N and Valley Street. Activities this week included:

Now open: The new old Airport Way South Bridge

Built in 1928, the Airport Way South Bridge over the Argo Railroad yard has a new lease on life after a 14-month closure.  During the lengthy closure the viaduct was all but torn down and rebuilt.  An important link in the transportation network for businesses, freight operations, the Port… [ Keep reading ]