If you live; Or work; Or have a business; Or travel; On Capitol Hill… and have any concerns with Capitol Hill construction… Please join us for a public meeting tomorrow! WHAT: Capitol Hill Hub Construction Coordination Public Meeting WHEN: April 10, 2015 | 10-11 AM WHERE: Grim’s Provisions & Spirits | 1512 11th… [ Keep reading ]
The public access point where 51st Avenue NE in Laurelhurst ends at Lake Washington is now a more approachable environment. The beautiful new look was constructed in less than three months by the Seattle Conservation Corps. This work is part of the Shoreline Street Ends Program to improve public access to waterways. The improvements at 51st Avenue NE included… [ Keep reading ]
What is “public space”? What do you picture in your head? Do you have a moment to tell us? Take this short survey to share your opinions. Thank you!
Seattle is booming. Right now there are approximately 100 active and upcoming construction projects in downtown; 129 current and upcoming projects across four hub areas outside of city center; and one very busy Access Seattle team. The effort that began nearly one year ago is a big step for… [ Keep reading ]
Access Seattle is working to keep businesses thriving, travelers moving and construction coordinated during the City’s continued construction boom. Besides getting public and private projects in hub areas to start collaborating, we’re working to ensure contractor compliance across the city. One recent example opened up a pedestrian pathway on Greenwood Avenue North. Permit… [ Keep reading ]
Interested in building a parklet or streatery but still need more time to complete your application? You’re in luck! We’re extending the application deadline for application to March 30 to give you more time to generate ideas and get the support of your neighbors. Parklets and streateries are a great… [ Keep reading ]
Access Seattle wants to help navigate you through the City’s construction boom. Coordination is critical, assessing all public and private projects in identified hubs and meeting with contractors to reduce cumulative impacts. Above is a sign (pun intended) that the effort is working–liasing with contractor Mill Creek Residential to produce and pay for signs guiding… [ Keep reading ]
Have you seen the awesome new parklets popping up all around Seattle? Have these great new public spaces inspired you to build a parklet of your own? If so, you’ll be happy to know there’s still time to apply for the latest round of Seattle’s, now permanent, parklet program! What’s… [ Keep reading ]
People walking along a sidewalk on the west side of E Union Street, near 24th Avenue, had to make an abrupt stop today when they saw this: Some concerned folks Tweeted our City Traffic Engineer, who immediately alerted our Street Use Division. Right then Permit Services gave the contractor a notice… [ Keep reading ]
Pilot Parklets and Streateries! Seattle’s Pilot Parklet Program has been a great success since its launch in early 2013, and we have received positive feedback from communities all over Seattle telling us how much they have been enjoying their new gathering spaces. As a result, we are pleased to announce… [ Keep reading ]
