The Seattle Department of Transportation is inviting community members to participate in the People Streets & Public Spaces program, an initiative focused on creating vibrant pedestrian spaces driven by neighborhood input. To kick off these efforts, two public drop-in sessions will be held this month to gather community ideas and visions for transforming local streets.

The first session is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Delridge Triangle, located at the intersection of Delridge Way SW and 18th Ave SW. This event will focus on building upon past efforts to convert 18th Ave SW into a new pedestrian area. Planners describe the upcoming installation as a near-term pilot project that will serve as a stepping stone toward a future permanent transformation of the space.

A second session will take place on Tuesday, May 19, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM at The Good Society Brewery and Public House, located at California Ave SW and SW Lander St. This community-driven project aims to turn SW Lander St into a pedestrian zone and is receiving additional support from the Safe Routes to School Program.

The proposed project area is situated near Lafayette Elementary and the Hiawatha Playfield.

Neighbors and community members are welcome to drop by at any time during the scheduled hours for either event to learn more about the projects, share their unique ideas, and help design these new public spaces