The Seattle Department of Transportation has announced that james corner field operations (hyperlink to site: www.fieldoperations.net) has been selected to design Seattle’s new Central Waterfront. Parks, DPD and SDOT went through a highly rigorous process to identify the winning firm. The project attracted international attention with 30 firms submitting their… [ Keep reading ]
Planning to get out and walk for fun and/or exercise? Now SDOT has a map just for you! The Seattle Walking Map was designed to help you choose a walking route that best suits your interests and fitness level. Now there’s no reason not to get out and explore Seattle…. [ Keep reading ]
Today is worldwide PARK(ing) Day, an annual event to celebrate public parks and highlight the need for more urban green space. Throughout the city more than 70 on-street parking spaces have been transformed into mini-parks for the day. These parks are supporting a wide variety of activities that vary from… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s future Central Waterfront Design Finalists to Present at Benaroya Hall Tonight – It’s free You are invited to a free event to hear from, and ask questions of, the four finalists for the role of lead designer for Seattle’s Central Waterfront. The finalist teams who will present are led… [ Keep reading ]
Your parking prayers have been answered . . . well, not quite, but we’re striving to help you identify parking locations and regulations. SDOT has put together a handy, and very thorough, Seattle Parking Map. The map is a great resource for visitors, drivers and residents. It shows street parking… [ Keep reading ]
It’s everybody’s street. Imagine the possibilities. PARK(ing) Day Friday, September 17 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3 parking spaces on Fifth Avenue at the corner of Columbia Street Visit the City’s park and celebrate 2010: the Year of Urban Agriculture Check out a Kippen House Chicken Coop—modern and made to… [ Keep reading ]
Meet us on the waterfront, and get ready to learn about the seawall beneath your feet. This Saturday, September 11, you can learn about the Elliott Bay Seawall Project while you are standing on the seawall!
With names of the final lead designers for Seattle’s Central Waterfront announced, including a free public event at Benaroya on the 15th, there is an opportunity for a city-wide discussion. To make a suggestion for what questions should be posed during the public presentation on September 15th, please send an email… [ Keep reading ]
Today is the first day of the 2010-2011 academic year for Seattle Public Schools. Be sure to watch for students as you make your way around town and remember that the speed limit is 20 miles per hour around every school when children are present. You’ll likely notice an… [ 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 ]
