Parks and Public Space

A small marina provides the backdrop.

Seattle Street Ends: Portage Bay

John Feit's street end tour visits four "incredible ready-to-visit spots on Union and Portage Bay." These pocket parks make the most of spare public shoreline right of way.
A women walks down the trail to Paradise Inn and the crowded parking lot adjoining it. A mountain ridge and cirrus clouds are on the horizon.

Op-Ed: Transit in Rainier National Park Would Ensure Paradise for Everyone

A robust public transit network for Mount Rainier National Park could unlock trailheads and attractions to more visitors, while improving environmental sustainability. Rather than grousing about the park's timed-entry system, let's improve access for all.
A small crowd waits for the doors to open on a monorail train at Seattle Center

A First Look at Seattle Center Monorail Station’s Planned Access Upgrades

With $15 million in federal funds in hand, accessibility upgrades are moving forward for the Seattle Center monorail station. Take a look at the preferred concept.

Bellevue Reveals Initial Designs for Pedestrian Bridge over I-405

Plans for a new connection between Wilburton and Downtown Bellevue are coming into view, as the City starts to look at how it can keep the project moving forward.

Seattle Finalizes Design for Expanded Elliott Bay Trail in Belltown

The privately funded project to upgrade pedestrian and bike facilities in Seattle's north downtown waterfront has reached final design. Here's what's planned.

Overlook Walk Finally Opens as the New Seattle Waterfront’s Centerpiece

The new pedestrian connection, park, and gathering space all in one was envisioned as a key component of Seattle's new waterfront since work started on the project over a decade ago.

Op-Ed: Seattle’s Banishment Zones Are Misguided, Public Space Guardianship Offers Fix

Activating public spaces is a worthy goal, but it takes welcoming people in with placemaking and guardianship, not banishing those deemed undesirable.

Seattle Design Commission Not On Board with Sidewalk Ad Kiosk Proposal

In voting against the IKE digital advertising kiosks proposal, the Seattle Design Commission cited concerns about clutter and a lack of public buy-in. The Seattle City Council may ultimately approve the program even without that recommendation.