Tag Archives: neighborhood planning

Beacon Bits: Tunnel trip, park priorities, planning photos

Neighbors visualize changes to the urban village at the neighborhood planning update meeting on May 30. Photo by Jason.
Neighbors visualize changes to the urban village at the neighborhood planning update meeting on May 30. Photo by Jason.

Beacon Bits: Golf carts, food carts, planning starts

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Denmark architect to speak on transit-oriented neighborhood planning

At 6:00pm on April 28th, in the Bertha Knight Landes room at city hall (600 4th Ave.), the Seattle Planning Commission and councilmember Sally Clark are bringing in Helle Søholt from Copenhagen-based Gehl Architects to speak on the topic of creating walkable and bike-able neighborhoods, especially around transit sites.

From the announcement:

How do we transform auto-oriented communities to make pedestrian-friendly communities? Helle Soholt of Gehl Architects will discuss the vibrant mix needed for creating successful communities. Copenhagen-based Gehl Architects is a world leader in urban design.

For more info please contact Barbara Wilson, Executive Director with the Seattle Planning Commision: 206.684.0431 or barb.wilson@seattle.gov