Entries for date "January 2025"

Building a Safer, Greener, and More Walkable Seattle: Our Vision for the Comprehensive Plan

Dear Mayor Harrell and Director Quirindongo,

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways would like to offer the following perspective on how the Comprehensive Master Plan update can make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike, and live.

Increase Walkability

Seattleites love walkable neighborhoods (source). Walking makes us healthier, happier, and more connected to our neighbors through spontaneous interactions (source, source). All of Seattle could become walkable with …