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As we work to make it more reasonable for more people to live car-free in this city, we should work to improve the non-car options for getting out of the city and get to other parts of the region.

Is this the "high speed rail" most people picture in their minds (futuristic-spacecraft shaped mag lev/bullet trains flying by in a blur)? Probably not. Is it a positive step to see the state agency formerly known as Department of Highways petitioning the feds for improvements that move more people pe… Continue

The Seattle Design Commission recently reviewed preliminary plans for Maynard Ave. S. and S. Lane Street from Robert Scully and Geoff Wentlandt of DPD.

Commission feedback on the unfunded plans urged planning for "people and not just cars," specifically asking for "more space for walking, biking and placemaking."

The Sept. 3 meeting also featured a presentation from Scully on the recently completed "Public Spaces Public Life Study" conducted by Gehl Architects.

Gehl's recommendations include:… Continue

From the Daily Journal of Commerce:

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Architecture & Engineering
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May 28, 2009
City wants to turn Bell Street into the first 'park boulevard'
By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
Journal Staff Reporter

Image courtesy of the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation [enlarge]
The parks department would convert one lane of traffic into a recreational area and reconfigure parking to create open space with landscaping, lighting and pedestrian amen… Continue

If you look on the calendar to the right in the next few days, you'll see there is a rough plan to help get event outreach up and running for Streets for People. The past few weeks have been crazy at work, but I'd still love to get a group together to spread the word this weekend at Folklife.

If anyone is interested in joining me to reach out to our fellow Seattleites over the weekend, please give me a call or send me an email (NateCole-Daum@Comcast.net | 206-715-0846).

Take a look at the note… Continue

The infinitely humble Bridgette Maryman has posted a thought-provoking discussion topic: http://seattlegreatcitynetwork.ning.com/group/streetsforpeople/forum/topics/public-safety-streets-for-1

Go check it out. I wouldn't waste your time reading all my mind… Continue