Lid I-5 Lets build a stronger Seattle, together.

Time 2020-10-08 22:10:10

Web Name: Lid I-5 Lets build a stronger Seattle, together.

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It s time to reconnect our city. As the waterfront viaduct is torn down before our eyes, we re turning attention to the central freeway that has marred vital urban neighborhoods for half a century. The opportunities are endless, and with your help we can turn Seattle s next civic vision into reality. Join the campaign today.JOIN THE MAILING LIST / BECOME A DONOR / SEE DESIGN CONCEPTS  / FAQ / CONTACT USCurrent Status:Feasibility Study OngoingThe Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) and its consultant team has been working on the I-5 lid feasibility study since April 2019. Lid I-5 has been participating as part of the project s advisory committee. COVID-19 has caused a delay in study release, which is now expected to occur by the end of 2020.For more information or questions, please visit the project s official City website.About the CampaignLid I-5 is a grassroots effort run by working people who are volunteering our time. Why do we do it? We believe in building a stronger city for people and creating a more livable, equitable, and sustainable Seattle. While this is a citywide effort, we are currently focused on the challenges and opportunities in the Center City.A Need for Public LandAccording to OPCD data, Downtown, Capitol Hill, and First Hill are 3.5% of Seattle’s land area but are absorbing 29% of population growth, and at the same time are running out of land. Lidding I-5 is likely the only opportunity to catch up on much-needed affordable housing sites, public open space, civic facilities like schools and community centers, and other public and private infrastructure.Environmental BenefitsThe I-5 freeway is a major environmental issue, with significant noise, air pollution, and visual impacts to thousands of people who live and work nearby and walk across it every day. Where topography allows lids to be built, they reduce these impacts. Lids will also enable more people to live, work, shop, and play in walkable urban neighborhoods and drive less, contributing to Seattle s 2050 carbon neutrality goal.Economic AdvantageWe know freeway lids are possible they ve been done dozens of times before across the country (see our map here). Based on our review of these projects, it is likely more economical to lid the freeway than purchase land in Downtown. There may be a value capture opportunity that facilitates creative financing, private-public partnerships, or enables a new revenue source for local governments.WSDOT is Thinking About I-5The I-5 Systems Partnership is a high-level planning discussion among public agencies about the future of the corridor between Chehalis and Marysville. As the freeway ages past 50 years and remains seismically vulnerable, it is possible the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will decide to study major rehabilitation on the Seattle section. Seattle should be ready with a community plan before any major freeway work so public benefits can be coordinated and leveraged.Learn more about the campaign by exploring the website, and check out our new video below.ShareEmailTwitterFacebookMoreLinkedInTumblrPinterestRedditPocketPrint Big improvements are coming to Freeway Park, Seattle s first freeway lid and Downtown s largest park. Your input will help the Seattle Parks Recreation design team prioritize improvements and restore the park to its original beauty and design intent. Visit the open house at this link anytime between now and August 5: freewaypark.infocommunity.org You can More Open House: Shape Freeway Park sFuture! Hello! We hope you and your family are safe and healthy. We know there are so many urgent issues demanding your attention as we navigate this crisis, but take solace in knowing that we continue to plan long-term for better days ahead. In today s newsletter: Councilmembers Strauss and Lewis endorse Lid I-5. Take a student More Announcing Council Endorsements, UW Student Survey, and New I-5Bridges Lid I-5 Continues Our Work Like everyone else in the Seattle community, Lid I-5 has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and public authorities guidance to stay at home. We have postponed our public events and in-person political advocacy, but we want you to know we re still working behind the scenes to advance the campaign. More Lid I-5 Makes New Hire and MovesForward Campaign OverviewThis five minute video recaps the history and motivations for the Lid I-5 campaign. Subscribe Want to participate in Seattle s future? The easiest way is to join our mailing list. You ll receive a maximum of 1-2 e-mails per week about campaign activities and events. Donate Welcome to Seattle’s future. Let’s build it together. Donate now. Your contribution will support the campaign s efforts to build community support with public events, media outreach, and coalition building.

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