When you think of Seattle’s waterfront, what comes to mind? Do you recall Seattle’s central waterfront way back when? Remember the seawall being built in the 1930s? Have memories of important or special times, people, or events? The City of Seattle is collecting stories to celebrate the history of the… [ Keep reading ]
Warmer weather and sunnier days aren’t all bike commuters have to look forward to in May. Join Commute Seattle this Friday for the 2nd Annual Bikes & Bagels in Downtown. When: May 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Where: McGraw Square (5th and Stewart) There will be free bagels, cream… [ Keep reading ]
Enjoy picturesque views, have great food at one of several participating restaurants on the waterfront, visit the Seattle Aquarium, or take your mom on an Argosy Cruise and get up to four hours of free parking. The Washington State Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are teaming up… [ Keep reading ]
The Mercer West project team held an open house last week for the public to learn more about how the design has progressed since last June 2010. Approximately 170 attendees came to the meeting to ask questions and view the information presented. If you missed it, you can view one… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle and Sound Transit hosted a groundbreaking event on Monday to mark the beginning of construction for the much-awaited First Hill Streetcar. The event took place at the site of a future streetcar station that will serve Seattle University, Swedish Medical Center and the growing First Hill… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation invites you to an Open House for the Mercer West project! Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Seattle Center – Northwest Rooms Plaza: Rainier Room We are almost finished with the design of the project and will be presenting the… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, SDOT and other city departments hosted tables at the 10th Annual Regional Contracting Forum. This is an event that brings together representatives from cities, counties, port authorities, state and federal agencies so that contractors, consultants, and suppliers can network and meet government contracting representatives. The approximately 1300 attendees… [ Keep reading ]
Listen to our latest Podcasts series where Barbara and Heather talk about walking to the bus, how easy and cheap it is and you get extra free time to read, listen to music. Save time, money and hassle! Give it a try if you haven’t! I was walking to the… [ Keep reading ]
In February and March, the Waterfront Seattle project held a series of Community Forums at Town Hall to generate ideas about the future of our waterfront around five key themes: “Climate and Context,” “Mobility and Access,” “Environment and Ecology,” “Setting the Stage” and “Uniquely Seattle.” Twenty-nine community groups partnered with… [ Keep reading ]
The commencement of Phase IIB was marked with the visit of Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph C. Szabo last week. This work will complete building and clock tower seismic upgrade work along with building historic architectural details, including the waiting room’s ornamental plaster work. It will also complete the distribution upgrades… [ Keep reading ]
