Seattle has world-class-city ambitions. However:
The mayor’s proposal also provides for $500,000 to build more sidewalks in the areas of Seattle that currently have none, particularly in the northern and southern ends of the city.
More than 500 miles of city streets remain without sidewalks, Nickels said in his speech.
Big city, indeed. Also in today’s news, King Country planners are studying ways to make neighborhoods more walkable:
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer obtained an advance copy of the report. Among the findings is that residents walk more in neighborhoods that provide a wide variety of shops and services.
Umm.. yeah. And more sidewalks wouldn’t hurt, either.
Now Playing: Episode 349
Troops needed in Afghanistan end up in Iraq, Obama punts on the FISA bill, and finally: the Supremes rule on the 2nd amendment.
Links Mentioned: The hunt for Bin Laden … the new Army Iraq report … the FISA bill … the Prof references Chinua Achebe and The Lives of Others … the Genarlow Wilson aftermath.
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