Envisioning a Car-Free Aurora Avenue
Livability would flourish in surrounding neighborhoods if cars were removed from one of Seattle’s deadliest and most polluted streets. An article thinking big and long term. See the article at The Urbanist.
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Category: Aurora Avenue N
The push to make Seattle’s Aurora Avenue safer for all
An article in Today’s Seattle Times describes the problems along Aurora Avenue North and the efforts of people in the nearby communities to improve safety and livability. Aurora Avenue North has consistently been one of Seattle’s most dangerous… Read More
Aurora Shopping Center Redevelopment
You may have heard of the closing of stores like Ross and Grocery Outlet at the shopping center on Aurora Ave. N between N 130th and N 135th. Here is a link to information about that, with pictures. … Read More
SR 99 Tunnel Tolling Begins Soon
Get Ready for Tunnel Tolls: Tolling in the SR 99 tunnel will begin on Saturday, November 9. Rates in the tunnel will range from $1 to $2.25 with a pass. More information at this link. How much will… Read More
Report of Aurora Policing Meeting
KOMO News has a summary of the meeting at Washelli community room on October 9th about policing on Aurora Ave. N. Seattle Police Dept. increased patrols focused on prostitution this past summer. The article tells about community views… Read More
Aurora Ave. N Repaving Update
Here is the schedule of the repaving work on Aurora Ave. N for the week of July 19 – July 25. Description: WSDOT contractor crews are grinding and repaving both directions of SR 99 between Roy Street and North 145th… Read More
Friday, May 31 – Monday, June 3: Expect lane reductions on Aurora Bridge
This weekend marks the beginning of series of lane reductions for pavement preservation work on the SR 99 Aurora Bridge over the summer. Beginning at 7 PM Friday, May 31 until 5 AM Monday, June 3, both directions… Read More
Seattle’s long-neglected Aurora Avenue North is ripe for change
An opinion article in the Seattle Times describes changes made possible by the recent zoning changes in the neighborhood to the south of Broadview, Licton Springs. More housing is needed in Seattle and Aurora Avenue N is a… Read More
Plan How to Deal With the Viaduct Closure Before the New Tunnel Opens
Beginning soon the Battery Street tunnel and Alaska Way viaduct will be closed in preparation for routing traffic through the new tunnel that replaces it. Commutes to downtown Seattle will be affected, and traffic that is forced onto… Read More
Prostitution on Aurora Ave. N Hurts Businesses
Below is the text of an article on KIRO radio. Family-run businesses hurt by Aurora Avenue prostitution BY NICOLE JENNINGS SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 AT 4:16 PM (AP) For businesses in the north end of Seattle, the Aurora Avenue… Read More