Fantastical tales of canceled freeways, comprehensive transportation, a new innovative planning structure and “Estidama” (Arabic for sustainability), use of traditional materials and long range planning with cultural sensitivities.
Can leadership succeed, premised upon utopian goals?
What are the ongoing lessons for the Seattle region?
Are we still able to “Make no little plans…”?
Or is there an underside to fantastical urban reinvention?
Seattle, USA, and Otranto, Italy offer different ways to read a book on public rights of way. Where will we read our I-Pads?
Reading adjacent to a pedestrian path along the fortifications of Otranto, Italy:
Reading on the corner of N.E. 63rd St. and Roosevelt Way in Seattle, USA:
Today, myurbanist engineers presented an early twentieth century solution to downtown Bellevue/Sound Transit “moving sidewalk” proponents, who were joined by advocates of a similar approach to aid travelers moving from the airport light rail station to the main terminal. “That was a truly moving presentation,” said one observer.
Thanks to Pugetopolis author and local media contributor Knute Berger for suggesting the following illustrative link:
Today, myurbanist offered three new options to link Seattle and the Eastside, including an “inner-city” elevated option, and two mode-split options in a green setting. It remains unclear how regional decision-makers and the Legislature will address the competing proposals to offset auto-centric impacts.
