Starting this Saturday, SDOT will improve a Madrona sidewalk at the south end of the 900 block of 34th Avenue to help pedestrians travel more safely. The sidewalk in this area is damaged and has been significantly uplifted by roots from trees that are too large for their small tree pits. Just… [ Keep reading ]
As neighbors in the South Lake Union community know well, the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Mercer Corridor Project has been under major construction since mid-2010. On August 27, following a full weekend closure of the I-5 on- and off-ramps at Mercer Street, this major roadway improvement project will reach a… [ Keep reading ]
The NE Northgate Way & 5th Avenue NE Intersection and Pedestrian Improvements Project (say THAT fast five times) soon moves to Phase Two. This week, crews have been installing sections of stamped concrete cross walk, constructing sidewalks, paving the roadway and building a landscaped median (on NE Northgate Way just west of Fifth Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
Trees are a vital element of the urban environment contributing to our social, economic, and environmental health. In particular, trees capture and slow rain, filter air pollution, provide food and wildlife habitat, and contribute to the character and beauty of our neighborhoods and business districts. In order to maximize… [ Keep reading ]
4-month long project begins July 2 The project to make intersection and pedestrian improvements at NE Northgate Way and Fifth Avenue NE starts construction Monday, July 2 and will wrap up before the holiday shopping season. The work is part of the Northgate Coordinated Transportation Investment Plan, which guides private… [ Keep reading ]
Q. What drinks 20 gallons at a time? A. A newly planted tree. So, “fill ‘er up!” Watering is essential to sustain newly planted trees until their roots are well established. The best way to water a tree is to let the water soak in slowly and deeply, to… [ Keep reading ]
It’s video round-up time! Huge Biomimetic ‘Supertrees’ Taking Root on Singapore’s Waterfront Look Out Trees — Here Come Supertrees! Treehugger has put together a great post about the vertical garden “Supertrees” that are a piece of the Gardens by the Bay project which is expected to open on June 29,… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Transportation, through its Urban Forestry Division, is responsible for managing more than 40,000 trees in the public right-of-way (ROW) and maintaining 123 acres of landscapes. Work to these valuable assets include pruning, planting, watering trees and landscapes, repairing irrigation systems and reviewing landscape plans for new… [ Keep reading ]
The Bridging the Gap (BTG) Levy Oversight Committee was established as part of the voter approved transportation levy in 2006. A dedicated group of 15 community members, the committee meets quarterly to track the progress of BTG and ensure that the program is delivering on the promises made to voters. … [ Keep reading ]
Snow, ice, or wind storms often result in fallen tree limbs, which can be a minor nuisance or a major problem. Residents eager to clean up can expose themselves to life threatening conditions. A primary concern with fallen limbs is electricity. If there are any wires on the ground… [ Keep reading ]
