I really enjoyed this article on the waterfront. (Be sure to check out the pdf file for the pictures/plan.)
Seattle's waterfront really shows the city's roots as an industrial town that always picks the cheapest solution. From Vancouver to San Diego, Seattle has the worst waterfront of any city on the west coast. We seem to be the only people around that would rather have old piers, parking lots, train tracks, freeways and industry than beaches, parks, walkways, and views.
I think these proposals are very exciting but i have been hearing about them for the 3 years i have lived here and have no idea how likely they are. If they ever do happen, perhaps it will be enough to prevent Seattle from winning the "most overpriced city in America" award, year after year...
Viaduct's demise could turn waterfront into urban oasis
But vision of parks and promenades comes with a price
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
read it here the PDF plans
