Blog stats: 500 words | 3-minute read Seattle is known for its greenery, but not every corner of the city is filled with trees. It was no surprise to learn what our new Street Tree Planning Study revealed: Across four diverse census tracts – Roxhill, South Park, SODO, and Capitol… [ Keep reading ]
If you live, work, play, or travel in these neighborhoods, share your thoughts to inform plans for more street trees and a greener future Blog stats: 1,300 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: With spring in full bloom, you might find yourself noticing trees lining streets in your neighborhood and thinking… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: How you travel matters. By choosing different ways to get around, you can help to keep our air clean. Even taking transit once or twice a week makes a big impact compared to driving alone. Small shifts can add up and make… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 450 words | 2-minute read Have you heard? The cherry blossoms are ready to bloom on the University of Washington (UW) Seattle campus, and people are flocking to see them! If you’re planning to go in the coming weeks, consider riding transit, biking, walking, or rolling. Save travel… [ Keep reading ]
Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, including Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: Summary: Removing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible so that everyone can travel, particularly people who have accessibility needs or have a harder time getting around. It’s… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 3,000 words | 15-minute read Editor’s Note: This is a blog post from the Waterfront Seattle Program. The Waterfront Seattle Program is a collaboration between the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and other Seattle departments including the Mayor’s Office, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Planning… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 400 words | 2-minute read SDOT takes care of thousands of trees, plants, and other vegetation across Seattle’s streets and public areas. As part of our ongoing efforts, we’re always looking for ways to be more effective stewards of our resources and the environment. In 2014, we initiated… [ Keep reading ]
We are pleased to present the 2023 Levy to Move Seattle Annual Report. This report highlights our work in 2023 that was funded by your tax dollars through the voter-approved Levy to Move Seattle. Thanks to Seattle voters, the Levy to Move Seattle helped to add new sidewalks and crosswalks,… [ Keep reading ]
Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, including Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese: Summary: Removing leaves keeps the sidewalk safe and accessible so that everyone can travel, particularly people who have accessibility needs or have a harder time getting around…. [ Keep reading ]
Blog Stats: 700 words | 4-minute read At-a-Glance: Thanks to input from the Belltown community, we are in the final stages of construction for the 1st & Battery Portal Porch! This outdoor, public space is intended to be a gathering place for anyone to relax and enjoy views of Elliot… [ Keep reading ]
