🏠 Real Estate

Green Lake Transformation: 126-Unit Mixed-Use Building Near Green Lake Moving Forward

A proposal for an 8-story, approximately 126-unit mixed-use building in Seattle was recently moved forward and will provide access to nearby public transportation, I-5 and Green Lake upon completion. The project includes about 40 parking stalls and commercial space, and features two varied outdoor spaces for residents and an interlocking courtyard concept.

Transforming Aurora Ave North: $50 Million Initiative to Revitalize Green Lake Corridor

Local leaders are spending $50 million to turn a 15-block stretch of Aurora Avenue North into a walkable, bikeable European-style boulevard, while Seattle officials are looking to upgrade other stretches of the highway and add pedestrian enhancements along some of the neighborhood streets that border the highway, including Green Lake.

Making the Most of Home Living: How Kip Katich Helped this Family Embrace their Green Lake Property

This family of four was able to stay in their beloved 1907 home near Green Lake, Seattle, by hiring Kip Katich of Best Practice Architecture who creatively worked to maximize their space to make it livable, by removing interior walls and creating luxurious bathroom and backyard spaces.

Navigating Green Lake's Goldilocks Market: Finding the 'Just Right' Home

In Seattle's beloved Green Lake neighborhood, 1,400-square-foot homes are in high demand and selling for over the asking price, as house hunters attempt to navigate the current Goldilocks market to find their perfect home.

🗳️ Politics

Green Lake Outer Loop Changed to Dedicated Bike Lane: Last Minute Switch for a More Accessible Park Experience

SDOT changed the Green Lake Outer Loop project from a shared use path to a dedicated bike lane, without much public notice, making a last minute switch that went against previous public outreach and excluded people from using the Outer Loop who may have otherwise done so. The new bike lane provides a more accessible route to Green Lake Park for bike and scooter users.

🏀 Sports

Brooks Running Reaches $1 Billion Mark - Increasing Footprint in Fremont and Exploring Green Lake Paths

Brooks Running has surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue and plans to increase its footprint in Fremont. COO and President Dan Sheridan spoke of the company's growth, highlighting a focus on technology and running shoes particularly. He also mentioned his favorite places to run around town, such as the Burke-Gilman Trail and Green Lake.

📰 In Other News

Green Lake Branch Closing for Major Renovation Works, Longer Hours Opening in Other SPS Branches

The Seattle Public Library (SPS) is expanding its open hours with the majority of branches open seven days a week, while the Green Lake Branch is closed for renovation until early 2024. This is due to a seven-year, $219.1 million 2019 Library Levy that supplements city funding for services such as collections, technology services, and building maintenance.