There has been a lot of interest in rechannelizations over the past few months, especially with SDOT’s proposal for NE 125th and the recent work on Nickerson. SDOT makes such changes to a street’s configuration to reduce vehicular speeds and make the road safer, especially for vulnerable users like pedestrians. … [ Keep reading ]
Do both and much more at Greenwood Summer Streets this Friday. From 6-9 pm on August 13th we are having a 22 block long street party! We have partnered with the neighborhoods’ monthly monthly Art Up Art Walk and many neighbors. Here’s a short list of what we have planned. Who knows… [ Keep reading ]
Join your neighbors for an informal meeting with the artists who will create a second art mural for Aurora. When: Tuesday, August 10, 7:00-8:00pm Where: Epic Life Church, 10510 Stone Ave N (across from Northgate fire station) First Aurora Art Mural by Seattle Mural Art temporary display at 7615 Aurora… [ Keep reading ]
To address the economic downturn, city employees will be taking unpaid furlough days to help with the city’s budget. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) will participate by splitting the furloughing of its staff between two days in each furlough period. Please expect to see reduced staffing at SDOT on… [ Keep reading ]
Heading to Seafair’s weekend events near Lake Washington? Going to see the annual hydroplane races and the Blue Angels? Then make sure to check out this handy Seafair closures and parking restrictions map that shows roads impacted by the events. This will help you avoid problem areas and enjoy the day to the fullest.
Whether dancing the Limbo or reducing our carbon footprint, low is where it’s at and we’d like you to participate. Yesterday a Carbon Neutral Neighborhoods group, met with SDOT to talk about progress and challenges as we work on making our community more livable and walkable (i.e. Walk Bike… [ Keep reading ]
No, we haven’t scheduled an alternative rock concert, but we have completed the final closure pour! What’s this, you say? You know, that last pour of concrete to close the gap between the new eastbound 4th Avenue S off-ramp and the South Spokane Street Viaduct…the work that’s got the right-hand eastbound lane… [ Keep reading ]
Another photo from the Hispanic Festival at the Seattle Center. Children find our “cut-out” irresistible. This weekend, August 6-8, we’ll be participating in the Umoja Fest African American Heritage Festival being held at Judkins Park. Just look for our large S.D.O.T. banner and colorful “cut-out.” You may have seen us… [ Keep reading ]
