Blog stats: 1,450 words | 8-minute read Editor’s Note: this blog post was originally published on July 5, 2023 and has been updated since with the latest project information. At-a-glance Earlier this summer, we outlined the next phase of interim refinements to the Ballard Ave Café Street. Read more below to… [ Keep reading ]
Blog Stats: 1,350 words | 10-minute read Want to make your block a community gathering place this summer? Not only can you now turn existing Healthy Streets into Play Streets without a permit, but we’re offering free Play on Your Healthy Street kits! They include signs, swag, and more to… [ Keep reading ]
Blog stats: 600 words | 4-minute read During the early days of COVID, we made temporary changes to how we permit outdoor dining, merchandise displays, vending, and street and sidewalk closures. These changes were called “Safe Start Permits.” These were temporary, free permits that made it easier for businesses and… [ Keep reading ]
Please note: this blog post is available in additional languages via the links below, in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Somali, Amharic, and Tagalog. Gracias a las más de 10,000 personas que respondieron la encuesta de restaurantes y tiendas al aire libre. Esto es lo que escuchamos. Además,… [ Keep reading ]
Do you want to host a BBQ with your neighbors or set up a fun obstacle course for the kiddos? Are you a business looking to embrace the outdoors to sell local crafts, to break bread, or even to help Seattleites stay healthy and strong? We have permits for these activities, all… [ Keep reading ]
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On Sunday, Governor Inslee announced statewide restrictions to slow recent surge in COVID-19, including the closure of indoor dining service and reduction of in-store retail occupancy from 30% to 25%. These measures are necessary to keep our community healthy and safe, and we’re working together to support businesses, restaurants, and communities affected. Free temporary Food and Curbside Priority Pick-Up Zones are one way we are being nimble and resourceful during the pandemic. Read our first… [ Keep reading ]
The Washington State Department of Health has approved King County’s application to transition into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan which will allow some businesses and other activities to increase operations under strict public health guidance. We know that many business owners are eager to reopen or expand their operations, so we’ve gathered information regarding the different permit options… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, we release core data sets including traffic volumes, speeds, and collisions. Data drives our plans, policies, and decisions on everything from safety to paving. It also plays an important role in evaluating project performance and identifying trends. Read the full Traffic Report to see 2018 transportation… [ Keep reading ]
We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of PARK(ing) Day by highlighting the 40 amazing parklet installations that sprang up in parking spaces across Seattle on Friday, September 20. How people get around Seattle is evolving and so are the needs of people in Seattle. As our city continues to… [ Keep reading ]
