Katie Olsen

We are sharing the Q3 2023 Levy to Move Seattle Report. This report highlights our work in the third quarter of 2023 as funded by the Levy.

Seattle Department of Transportation

Summary We have used what we have heard from you and your neighbors over the past 18 months to develop the DRAFT Seattle Transportation Plan (STP). We wanted to hear from all community members, especially those who haven’t been heard before, to create a transportation plan that reflects everyone’s needs. Thousands of you stepped forward […]

Lisbon’s small but pretty Jardim das Amoreiras—a park founded in 1759 by the Marquis of Pombal when he planted 300+ mulberry trees, intending them to spur the silk industry—is framed by 18th centur…

Inspired by the Dandies of the late-18th and early-19th centuries but incorporating plenty of contemporary elements, London’s Mayfair Townhouse is a stylish, playful property comprising several Geo…

Blog stats: 1,300 words | 7-minute read Editor’s Note (August 15, 2023): We originally published this blog post on February 3, 2023, and have updated it since then with the latest information. We recently reached the 60% design milestone for the Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S Safety Project! By incorporating community feedback on our 30% […]

Whether for self-support or creativity, journaling can be transformative. The benefits are wide-ranging, from boosting memory to managing anxiety, strengthening the immune system and more. Essentia…

Summary In partnership with young people in the Duwamish Valley and the Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA), we are introducing the Seattle Climate Game. Using the game, you can tell us how you’d like to contribute to a sustainable Seattle. Elements of the game like characters and choices you can make were designed by young […]

Summary We have repaved, added new sidewalks, installed drainage infrastructure and planted new trees in South Park as part of a partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to reduce flooding! The improvements in South Park included: The project is located between 2nd Ave S and 8th Ave S, extending to S Holden St and S […]

Summary We’re connecting South Seattle neighborhoods to the regional bike network, keeping freight moving, and making trips safer for people walking and rolling The Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project will link downtown Seattle with historic Georgetown, home to vibrant and diverse neighborhoods with industrial, small business, and manufacturing roots. The protected bike lane will be […]

Following her debut solo single, “Lifetime,” Romy returns with another uplifting dance-pop track, “Enjoy Your Life.” The song was inspired by and samples “La Vita&#822…

The ever-so-slightly complicated route to Mexico’s Isla Holbox means that those who make the journey truly want to be there, and want to experience all that the vibrant but tranquil enclave h…

Celebrating the limitlessness of gender expression, Japanese band CHAI released “We The Female!,” a fun, catchy track that comes accompanied by an ’80s-inspired video. With simple lyrics and a playful energy, the

David Smith, a hobbyist mathematician based in the UK’s East Yorkshire, is largely responsible for figuring out one of the most puzzling visual mathematical problems: “is there a shape …

Summary We made changes at four major intersections along Lake City Way NE (at NE 82nd St, NE 95th St, NE 135th St, and NE 137th St) to improve safety for people walking, rolling, and biking. Especially in busy, high-traffic areas, we wanted to make it safer and easier for people to cross Lake City […]

While there is a summer-camp-for-grown-ups energy at Habitas-on-Hudson, it’s also a distinctly sophisticated countryside retreat. Opened in December 2022, it’s the newest HABITAS hotel …

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The shadowy halls of the Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers in France’s Champagne region have long been synonymous with local wine history, a centuries-old backdrop for some of the most influe…

Pioneering English electronic duo The Chemical Brothers (Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons) have released their first new music in two years, and it’s just as infectious as fans might expect. “No Reason”—with

Summary The RapidRide H Line is here! As part of King County Metro’s spring service change on March 18, riders traveling along the 12-mile corridor between Burien, White Center, Delridge and downtown Seattle will experience upgrades to transit stations and improvements to speed and reliability as Route 120 becomes the RapidRide H Line. The Rapid […]