Editor's Note: We run this story from our sister paper, the Ballard News-Tribune, as an indication of how the city is pushing paid parking and residential parking zone in fast developing areas now without parking.
MORENews
Developers slowing progress
Mon, 11/03/08
According to developers and landowners in Ballard the neighborhood's building boom is still going, though now with the economy slumping it's more of a firecracker than a stick of dynamite.
A number of developments in Ballard have been…MORE
Budget crunch could mean school closures
Mon, 11/03/08
Some Seattle schools may have to be closed by next June because of a $24 million deficit the district is facing.
The first phase of a school board resolution will address capacity shortages in North Seattle, Queen Anne and Magnolia, but…MORE
Schools face attendance imbalances in north, south
Mon, 11/03/08
The Seattle School Board has unanimously supported a resolution that directed Superintendent Maria L. Goodloe-Johnson to immediately begin addressing capacity imbalances in the district.
The board has identified a $24 million deficit in…MORE
Matador, Pesos reach settlement
Thu, 10/30/08
The popular Tex-Mex restaurant chain Matador will be required to make minor changes in compliance with a settlement drawn up on Oct. 21 between the restaurants' founders and Brian Hutmacher, owner of Pesos Kitchen in Queen Anne.
Daniel Woo…MORE
Candidates sought for pedestrian advisory board
Wed, 10/29/08
A position on the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board has been vacated and Mayor Greg Nickels is seeking candidates to fill the two-year term.
"Pedestrian safety is an important priority of mine," said Nickels in a statement. "
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Series of design workshops to be held for new California Place play area
Wed, 10/29/08
The first of four public meetings to engage the public in the design of a small scale, natural play area at California Place will take place Nov. 6 at the Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave.
MORECandidates sought for pedestrian advisory board
Wed, 10/29/08
A position on the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board has been vacated and Mayor Greg Nickels is seeking candidates to fill the two-year term.
"Pedestrian safety is an important priority of mine," said Nickels in a statement. "
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Updated--Highline school-construction bond request delayed
Tue, 10/28/08
Additional new Highline schools beyond ones already planned have been delayed because of the current economic downturn.
Assistant Highline schools superintendent Geri Fain told board members on Oct. 22 that district staff is recommending…MORE
