Thu - July 14, 2005
Seattle's Gemstone Parks
This entry consists of a series of descriptive
essays on 13 city parks of exceptional noteworthiness. The parks are Alki
Beach, the Arboretum, the Burke-Gilman Trail, Camp Long, Carkeek Park, Discovery
Park, Golden Gardens Park, Gas Works Park, Green Lake Park, Lincoln Park, Seward
Park, Magnuson Park (formerly Sand Point Park), and Volunteer Park. In these
essays I describe the park's location, it's major and supporting features, any
special characteristics which lend the park its own unique flavor, how to get
there by public transportation, and if there are any decent local eateries or
coffee shops in the area.
The residents of Seattle city can thank a periodically inspired local leadership and the efforts of the Olmsted Brothers to map out and plan a series of parks and connecting boulevards in the city. Seattle has one of the finest parks and recreation systems of any city in North America. These essays only highlight the "gemstone" parks, parks with significant acreage and/or significant and unique features which would draw visitors from anywhere in the world. The city also has three major-league golf courses, minor-league class stadiums and ball fields for a variety of sports, and such a plethora of neighborhood parks and playgrounds that the only way to really make sense of it is to visit the Seattle Parks and Recreation website.
The residents of Seattle city can thank a periodically inspired local leadership and the efforts of the Olmsted Brothers to map out and plan a series of parks and connecting boulevards in the city. Seattle has one of the finest parks and recreation systems of any city in North America. These essays only highlight the "gemstone" parks, parks with significant acreage and/or significant and unique features which would draw visitors from anywhere in the world. The city also has three major-league golf courses, minor-league class stadiums and ball fields for a variety of sports, and such a plethora of neighborhood parks and playgrounds that the only way to really make sense of it is to visit the Seattle Parks and Recreation website.
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Tue - June 21, 2005
Growing up, urban style
This essay explores the growing pains of the
Northwest's largest city - Seattle. I examine a number of events which have
happened here lately and relate them to the relative youth of the city and the
angst with which its citizens and residents are experiencing while trying to
continue to grow their city the way they would like. Not always possible, but
Seattle has a long history of deferred decisions and tempered acceptance of
solutions. As one who lived here in a previous era and who now has a vested
interest in how things go, I offer some "insider" and "outsider" views on
Seattle's urbanization and densification efforts, activities, and discomforts.
[5059 words, 6 embedded URLs]
Posted at 12:54 PM Read More
Wed - May 25, 2005
States of ethical and moral parity, and other musings...
This essay takes a look at some similarities
between certain states and draws some parallels from the history and experience
and vision of the citizens of those states. It's another in my series of
sociological-anthropological-demographical-psychological assessments of life on
Earth. I have some further thoughts about where I live - that is, specifically
where I live in the city. And probably more by the time I post
this.
Posted at 08:19 PM Read More
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Published On: Jul 14, 2005 01:03 AM
Published On: Jul 14, 2005 01:03 AM