Transit needs density, Density needs transit. People need somewhere to live, and need to go places.
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david albright
12 years ago
density around light rail should be a no brainer!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
yes please do as much as possible to encourage dense mixed uses next to high capacity transit stations
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Stephen Fesler
12 years ago
I strongly support this effort to add development capacity within North Rainier.
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Max Storbakken
12 years ago
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It would be excellent if our part of Rainier Ave. would become a lively urban village with wide sidewalks and shops and good jobs within walking distance to the Mt. Baker neighborhood.
I don't understand this fear of change that people are expressing. It's a blighted and ugly section of Rainier Ave. that will benefit. People on our neighborhood blog are constantly lamenting the crime rate. More people out and about will make Rainier feel safer for all.
This proposal will give us some great things worth walking to and make it a whole lot more pleasant going to and from light rail.
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Lucas Simons
12 years ago
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Why build a station there if your not going to allow people to live near it and use it? That slows the trip down for everyone and makes the whole system less useful
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Judith Yarrow
12 years ago
thoughtful density can be good urban planning.
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Warren Clemans
12 years ago
Let the urban planners do their jobs.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
Looking forward to more density.
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Tom Robinson
12 years ago
I support greater density and a full urban village around the Mount Baker Central Link station.
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Amy Shumann
12 years ago
Love the idea of getting rid of big box stores in our valley and adding a better mix of residential and retail - especially near transit!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
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Please continue reenvisionining this neighborhood! But at the same time be careful of gentrification that forces people who have lived here for generations to move.
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Paul Nelson
12 years ago
Density is our friend, when done with care.
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Anonymous
12 years ago
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WHen I lived in Oakland many years ago, and BART was built, the neighborhoods around the BART stations were transformed, and are not bustling walkable neighborhoods with great places to eat, shops, and a great retail base. Unless Rainier Ave is significantly revitalized, we will continue to have a high crime rate and areas where no one want to walk after dark.
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David Moser
12 years ago
Please, Seattle, make it possible for more people to live near transit! This will reduce the number of cars on the road, making life better for everyone!
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Noelle Smithhart
12 years ago
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I strongly believe in transit oriented development - density needs to increase in places near our light rail stations. With increased people living near them, we get people walking and supporting small businesses.
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Christina Gifford
12 years ago
yep!!!!!
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Anonymous
12 years ago
I lived near the Columbia City station a few years ago and spent quite a bit of time in the Mount Baker. If and when I move back to Seattle I'll probably move to a neighborhood that has lots of walkable shops and restaurants and lots of people making the street feel safe and insteresting. If Mt Baker is a place like this then I'd strongly consider it as a place to live and I know others will too.
build it up!! the denser the better
The status quo is a terrible option
Transit needs density, Density needs transit. People need somewhere to live, and need to go places.
density around light rail should be a no brainer!
yes please do as much as possible to encourage dense mixed uses next to high capacity transit stations
I strongly support this effort to add development capacity within North Rainier.
It would be excellent if our part of Rainier Ave. would become a lively urban village with wide sidewalks and shops and good jobs within walking distance to the Mt. Baker neighborhood. I don't understand this fear of change that people are expressing. It's a blighted and ugly section of Rainier Ave. that will benefit. People on our neighborhood blog are constantly lamenting the crime rate. More people out and about will make Rainier feel safer for all. This proposal will give us some great things worth walking to and make it a whole lot more pleasant going to and from light rail.
Why build a station there if your not going to allow people to live near it and use it? That slows the trip down for everyone and makes the whole system less useful
thoughtful density can be good urban planning.
Let the urban planners do their jobs.
Looking forward to more density.
I support greater density and a full urban village around the Mount Baker Central Link station.
Love the idea of getting rid of big box stores in our valley and adding a better mix of residential and retail - especially near transit!
Please continue reenvisionining this neighborhood! But at the same time be careful of gentrification that forces people who have lived here for generations to move.
Density is our friend, when done with care.
WHen I lived in Oakland many years ago, and BART was built, the neighborhoods around the BART stations were transformed, and are not bustling walkable neighborhoods with great places to eat, shops, and a great retail base. Unless Rainier Ave is significantly revitalized, we will continue to have a high crime rate and areas where no one want to walk after dark.
Please, Seattle, make it possible for more people to live near transit! This will reduce the number of cars on the road, making life better for everyone!
I strongly believe in transit oriented development - density needs to increase in places near our light rail stations. With increased people living near them, we get people walking and supporting small businesses.
yep!!!!!
I lived near the Columbia City station a few years ago and spent quite a bit of time in the Mount Baker. If and when I move back to Seattle I'll probably move to a neighborhood that has lots of walkable shops and restaurants and lots of people making the street feel safe and insteresting. If Mt Baker is a place like this then I'd strongly consider it as a place to live and I know others will too.