Comments on: “T” Sans “D” (UPDATED) http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/ > so much wonderful packaged in such a mess Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:37:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Parking Policy Pickle | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-96578 Parking Policy Pickle | hugeasscity Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:17:31 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-96578 [...] transit-oriented communities that many expected to sprout up in advance of light rail have yet to materialize, and alternative modes of station access are underfunded, insufficient, and in some cases, [...] [...] transit-oriented communities that many expected to sprout up in advance of light rail have yet to materialize, and alternative modes of station access are underfunded, insufficient, and in some cases, [...]

]]> By: TOD in Seattle Business Magazine | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-60786 TOD in Seattle Business Magazine | hugeasscity Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:29:03 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-60786 [...] of transit-oriented development in the Seattle metro region by Clair Enlow.  Though in my humble opinion the subtitle “TOD finally catches on” is [...] [...] of transit-oriented development in the Seattle metro region by Clair Enlow.  Though in my humble opinion the subtitle “TOD finally catches on” is [...]

]]> By: Opposite Ends Of I-90 | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-43719 Opposite Ends Of I-90 | hugeasscity Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:18:38 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-43719 [...] something done in this city.  As in, transformational public investment and redevelopment at our pathetic excuses for light-rail station areas. And no, the complex,  human-scale, walkable urban fabric that was [...] [...] something done in this city.  As in, transformational public investment and redevelopment at our pathetic excuses for light-rail station areas. And no, the complex,  human-scale, walkable urban fabric that was [...]

]]> By: Trains Are Magic | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3464 Trains Are Magic | hugeasscity Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:46:21 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3464 [...] have something curmudgeonly to add.  Because as has been noted ad nauseum on this blog—here, here, here, and here—the stations in the southeast Seattle portion of the line completely [...] [...] have something curmudgeonly to add.  Because as has been noted ad nauseum on this blog—here, here, here, and here—the stations in the southeast Seattle portion of the line completely [...]

]]> By: Coming To Othello Station: The Future | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3462 Coming To Othello Station: The Future | hugeasscity Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:33:53 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3462 [...] And there is big potentail for more development on the other side of MLK—see image here—although Safeway recently decided to hold on to their property and renovate the [...] [...] And there is big potentail for more development on the other side of MLK—see image here—although Safeway recently decided to hold on to their property and renovate the [...]

]]> By: Etiquette Question | hugeasscity http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3463 Etiquette Question | hugeasscity Wed, 27 May 2009 07:56:25 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3463 [...] to wonder how many of those folks who frequently enjoy a good hit of crack are concerned about the lack of progress on TOD in Seattle.   Any crack smoking hugeasscity readers out there?  C’mon, fess up, it’s [...] [...] to wonder how many of those folks who frequently enjoy a good hit of crack are concerned about the lack of progress on TOD in Seattle.   Any crack smoking hugeasscity readers out there?  C’mon, fess up, it’s [...]

]]> By: Kathryn http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3458 Kathryn Sat, 16 May 2009 23:05:57 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3458 Which is why it's better for transit to go to and from where people already live and work to enhance density. I think they did good in general in the routing. I also get the notion of using it as a development driver -- that's been the history. I find it interesting that many who objected to the at grade light rail in SE supported a raised monorail. Pretty as it is, there is an element of 'living down by the tracks' in the vibe now in SE. But I would suggest that the true believers get themselves a home near those stations so you can be a booster for the development you want to see. I will admit when I was looking, I did look on Beacon Hill and in SE. I just couldn't stand to move away from the neighborhood I had always lived in. Have enough on my plate worrying about placemaking in my own area without pronouncing or speculating about what others must do. Which is why it’s better for transit to go to and from where people already live and work to enhance density. I think they did good in general in the routing.

I also get the notion of using it as a development driver — that’s been the history. I find it interesting that many who objected to the at grade light rail in SE supported a raised monorail. Pretty as it is, there is an element of ‘living down by the tracks’ in the vibe now in SE.

But I would suggest that the true believers get themselves a home near those stations so you can be a booster for the development you want to see. I will admit when I was looking, I did look on Beacon Hill and in SE. I just couldn’t stand to move away from the neighborhood I had always lived in. Have enough on my plate worrying about placemaking in my own area without pronouncing or speculating about what others must do.

]]> By: Joshua Daniel Franklin http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3456 Joshua Daniel Franklin Sat, 16 May 2009 17:25:10 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3456 We also have a lot of "D" sans "T"... from the look of Green Lake or up Madison you'd think they were about to open light rail stations there. We also have a lot of “D” sans “T”… from the look of Green Lake or up Madison you’d think they were about to open light rail stations there.

]]> By: Joshua Daniel Franklin http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3457 Joshua Daniel Franklin Sat, 16 May 2009 17:21:57 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3457 We have these things called "libraries" that provide access to a lot of information including business resources. Search the SPL catalog for "Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce" or just ask a librarian. The news revenue model is broken. I'd be glad to buy Josh some real ramen at Samurai Noodle. :) We have these things called “libraries” that provide access to a lot of information including business resources. Search the SPL catalog for “Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce” or just ask a librarian.

The news revenue model is broken. I’d be glad to buy Josh some real ramen at Samurai Noodle. :)

]]> By: Jon Silver http://hugeasscity.com/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/comment-page-1/#comment-3455 Jon Silver Fri, 15 May 2009 23:38:00 +0000 http://noisetank.com/hugeasscity/2009/05/14/t-sans-d/#comment-3455 I'm a reporter at the DJC. Matt the Engineer touched on this, but I wanted to amplify the point that not everything on our site is behind a pay wall. Readers should check out Katie Zemtseff's <a href="http://www.djc.com/blogs/BuildingGreen/" rel="nofollow">Building Green</a> blog and Shawna Gamache's blog, <a href="http://www.djc.com/blogs/SeattleScape/index.php" rel="nofollow">SeattleScape</a>, which has a stellar lineup of guest contributors. Both offer ample opportunities for non-subscribers to discuss our built environment. (I'll be assuming Shawna's blogging duties next week when she goes on maternity leave.) Our special sections, too, are free to read online. They come out more than a dozen times a year and cover topics such as green building, urban development, real estate and construction. The articles are written by experts in the field, and tackle a wider range of subjects than our reporting staff could on its own. (Dan Bertolet has contributed in the past.) You can find those special sections <a href="http://www.djc.com/sp/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. I'm all for fostering community online, but I'm thankful to be working at a paper that can pay a living wage. Part of that formula for success is avoiding the trap that so many other papers have fallen into -- allowing the Web site to cannibalize the paid readership. I’m a reporter at the DJC. Matt the Engineer touched on this, but I wanted to amplify the point that not everything on our site is behind a pay wall.

Readers should check out Katie Zemtseff’s Building Green blog and Shawna Gamache’s blog, SeattleScape, which has a stellar lineup of guest contributors. Both offer ample opportunities for non-subscribers to discuss our built environment. (I’ll be assuming Shawna’s blogging duties next week when she goes on maternity leave.)

Our special sections, too, are free to read online. They come out more than a dozen times a year and cover topics such as green building, urban development, real estate and construction. The articles are written by experts in the field, and tackle a wider range of subjects than our reporting staff could on its own. (Dan Bertolet has contributed in the past.) You can find those special sections here.

I’m all for fostering community online, but I’m thankful to be working at a paper that can pay a living wage. Part of that formula for success is avoiding the trap that so many other papers have fallen into — allowing the Web site to cannibalize the paid readership.

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