Comments on: Park(ing) Day makes impression

By: Rob A

Rob A — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:50:08 +0000

Good post Matt. I couldn’t agree more that downtown needs more parks, especially given the number of new residents about to move in once a few of the current buildings under construction finish. If we want downtown to continue to grow in population and add density, we will need the amenities to support it. Parks are one aspect of this, and I also agree with AJ that more plazas and other public use spaces are needed as we build new commercial developments as well.

I am also still hopeful that with the future viaduct plan, whatever it may be, it will add a lot of downtown park space and give Seattle the warterfront it truly deserves.

By: Shawna Gamache

Shawna Gamache — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:58:37 +0000

Also check out our slideshow of local firms’ Park (ing) Day spots at:
http://www.djc.com/news/ae/11204843.html?cgi=yes

By: AJ

AJ — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:18:33 +0000

There are little parks and plazas poking out around downtown now– the 5th and Madison condo tower’s plaza sticks out. Great views and a nice little fountain/creek and greenery flowing through it.

We need tons of those now. They are awesome!

By: Todd Burley

Todd Burley — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:07:50 +0000

Seattle definitely needs more green space in our dense neighborhood cores - it creates a vibrant community and economy. Park(ing) Day was a fun event, but now there’s a chance to act on this need.

On November 4th, at the very bottom of the Seattle ballot, Proposition 2: the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, will provide over $145 million for open space throughout our neighborhoods.

Seattle Parks for All, the citizens group advocating for Prop 2, is spreading the word through http://www.seattleparksforall.org, our social media website. Come check it out to learn more! Maybe even donate!