If you have not already heard, SDOT is planning to create a 23rd avenue corridor greenway as part of the $46 million 23rd Ave E complete streets project. Sign our letter and join us in thanking the City for the planned walking improvement and asking for a broader scope of study for the 23rd Ave Corridor Greenway project. This […]
Let’s Create a Great 23rd Ave Corridor Greenway Read Post »
Central Seattle Greenways was started a little over a year ago by Alexa (now in Portland), Tom, David, and Adam as the local chapter of Seattle Neighborhood Greenways serving the Capitol Hill, Central, Leschi, and Madrona neighborhoods. In barely over a year, countless neighbors have worked together to create a better place to live, work and play where anyone can get
A Year of Action: CSG is One Year Old! Read Post »
Earlier on our facebook page we shared a link to a new survey about attitudes towards bike infrastructure among Seattle voters. A few hours later, The Stranger did us all a favor and put up an infographic summarizing the key points. The results are pretty plain: Most people in Seattle like bikes and feeling unsafe on our streets is one
Hey Look! People like Bikes! Read Post »
A lot has happen in the last few weeks. Here in Seattle, representatives from Central Seattle Greenways met with the citywide group to discuss which routes will be prioritized for next year and the multiuse trail on the Portage Bay Bridge has keep us busy as well. Meanwhile, you haven’t seen too many updates here
Active Transportation in South America Read Post »
The other week some of us with Central Seattle Greenways went down to Portland to see their neighborhood greenways in action. We had a chance to meet with representatives from many of the groups that have been active in creating a bike and pedestrian friendly city, including the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Alta Planning
Inspiration from Portland’s Neighborhood Greenways Read Post »
We have two meetings coming up: Monday February 27th at 6:30 at Cafe Vivace at Brix We’ll be formulating a proposal for the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Projects Fund. Think along the lines of projects that demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community, and “provide a public benefit and
Come one, come all! Read Post »
On Thursday, February 9th, Central Seattle Greenways hosted its first community meeting at Central Cinema. Attended by nearly fifty Central District, Capitol Hill, First Hill, Madrona, Leschi, and Montlake residents, the initial meeting connected neighbors and generated ideas for how CSG should effectively advocate for safe, comfortable, and family-friendly neighborhood streets. The evening began with
Summary of first CSGreenways meeting at Central Cinema Read Post »
Our inaugural meeting at Central Cinema was a blast! Thanks everyone who came out. We will have a meeting wrap-up and next steps soon…
