NOTE/UPDATE: We have changed the post-walk venue to Monka Brewery (17211 15th Ave NE) - apologies for the late notice. We're excited to be joined by Shoreline's Mayor Hall for the event! Learn how the City of Shoreline will connect light rail stations with pedestrian-friendly trails and streets - and a woonerf! Shoreline's ambitious plans …
Washington faces a pedestrian safety crisis. The number of people killed walking on our state's streets has spiked 40% in the last 5 years. Residents of color, seniors, and those living in poverty make up a disproportionate number of those killed. Join Feet First for a conversation with Angie Schmitt, a leading voice for safe …
How can Washington State adapt its budget priorities in the wake of Covid-19? Join us next Friday, May 29th at 9am to hear national, state, and local perspectives on what's coming next. We'll be speaking with: - Beth Osborne, Executive Director of Transportation for America - Sen. Joe Ngyuen, Washington State Senator, 34th District - …
WA’s Transportation Budgets and Covid-19 Webinar Read More »
You're invited to join Feet First for a virtual event, with proceeds benefiting our ongoing work for people who walk and roll in Washington. Thursday, July 9th, 7PM Pacific time. Join author David B. Williams on this virtual walk, a virtual tour of Seattle building stone! You will explore a range of rocks equal to …
Join Seattle Neighborhood Greenways for a community conversation with Aaron Dixon, founding member and Captain of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party. We'll discuss community ownership of public space, how we define community safety, and community alternatives to policing. Monday, August 31, 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Register for Zoom login information (Last-minute registrations …
On this virtual walk, we will explore (with noted author David B. Williams) Seattle's most famous land alteration project: the complete removal of a hill in the downtown area. Through a series of illustrations, maps, and historic photos, we'll virtually cover about 1.5 miles, circumnavigating the old hill in the area known as the Denny …
Explore Downtown Seattle's Historic Shoreline with Author David B. Williams! More so than most cities, Seattle has shaped itself to suit its needs. Seattle has removed hills, filled tide flats, and created a completely new downtown shoreline. On this newly-created virtual walk, we’ll explore the last vestiges of the former downtown bluffs, trace the island …
Secrets of Seattle’s Historic Shoreline Virtual Walk Read More »
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