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January 26, 2016
Family-Friendly Building Amenities – Parents’ Wish List
Introduction
The following is a working draft list of family-friendly building amenities put together by Parents for a Better Downtown Seattle (PBDS). PBDS is currently in the process updating and expanding this list so stay tuned for updates.
General
Consolidate units and common area amenities designed for families to the same floors, where practical. Families like to be nea...
June 23, 2015
In May, PBDS met with Virginia Gleason, Chief Strategic Advisor for the Seattle Police Department to discuss the 9 ½ Blocks Strategy. We spent an hour learning more about the work behind the dramatic change in the area between Pike Place Market and Westlake Park.
Highlights of what we learned:
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The Police are changing the physical environment in crime heavy areas. Alleys are closed. Bus stops have been moved.
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Drug dealer...
