Tagged: Seattle City Council

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Surveillance
12:07 pm
Tue March 19, 2013

Big Brother Is Watching, But Do You Really Care?

Credit Eugene Gorny
What are your thoughts about having cameras in public spaces?

Yesterday the Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation to require city departments to obtain council approval before acquiring and installing certain surveillance equipment. How do you feel about cameras in public spaces? Ross Reynolds talks with listeners about the pros and cons of having big brother watch us.

Workforce Housing
6:16 pm
Mon March 11, 2013

City Council At Odds Over South Lake Union Affordable Housing

South Lake Union
Credit Image Courtesy/Vulcan
Aerial image from developer Vulcan highlights Seattle's South Lake Union.

The city of Seattle is trying to solve a problem: Many of the people who work in Seattle can’t afford to live here.

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On The Rebound
7:27 am
Tue February 26, 2013

Planning For Sonics Bump At Key Arena

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The Storm plays at Key Arena.

The Seattle Sonics' basketball season is penciled-in at Key Arena for next year. During a Seattle City Council briefing Monday, city officials said game days have been set aside at Key Arena starting in November.  

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Arena Lawsuit
7:01 am
Mon February 25, 2013

Judge Rejects Union Lawsuit Against Sodo Arena Deal

A King County Superior Court judge has rejected a lawsuit that would have stalled plans to build a new professional basketball and hockey arena in Seattle’s Sodo neighborhood. It's part of a proposal to bring an NBA team back to Seattle.

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Cultural Development
3:21 pm
Thu February 21, 2013

Seattle's Pike-Pine Corridor Gets New Arts Space

Credit Illustration/SMR Architects
An illustration of the future home for 12th Avenue Arts, a multi-use building that would house two theaters and office spaces for theater companies in Seattle.

The 12th Avenue Arts project will transform a Seattle Police Department parking lot into one of Capitol Hill's newest multi-use buildings. In addition to retail and apartments, the building will include two theaters and office space for three small theater companies.

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