Car-Free Zones, The Croc Is for Sale, and Does Seattle Need a Town Center?
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by contributors Ryan Packer and Chase Hutchinson to discuss what upzoning 30 Seattle neighborhood centers could look like, as well as lingering questions about what the hell is happening in Belltown in light of The Crocodile being up for sale. Plus, Jane, Ryan, and Chase dive into a comprehensive list of listener suggestions for car-free zones in Seattle. Which leaves us asking, where should Seattle’s town center be?
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