Aurora

Design Review of 744 N 34th St Ends In Recommendation For Permitting

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
July 16, 2015

On July 6th, the City of Seattle Department of Planning & Development held a public Design Review Meeting on the proposed development for 744 N 34th St. The proposal is for a five-story office & retail building (with parking for over 200 vehicles and 200 bicycles on the property,) replacing buildings that currently house Carquest, Salsa Con Todo, Café Turko, Dragonfly Holistic Healing, Milstead & Co, and History House of Greater Seattle.

Intermittent sidewalk closures expected on the Aurora Bridge

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
November 30, 2012

Over the next three weeks, in December 2012, contractor crews working on the State Route 99/Aurora Bridge expansion joints will be closing down the sidewalk and sidewalk barrier – on each side.

Say Farewell To The Thunderbird Eyesore

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
October 31, 2011

According to reliable sources, Catholic Housing Services has received a promise of funding from the State of Washington and the City of Seattle to build their proposed affordable permanent housing in Fremont. The 71-unit building will be constructed on the west side of Aurora Avenue North, at the former site of the Thunderbird Motel.

An Occasion to Celebrate the Aurora Bridge Barrier

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
September 22, 2011

This Saturday, September 24th, from 5p – 7p, join the Seattle F.R.I.E.N.D.S., as our community celebrates (and gives a huge, collective sigh of relief) over the installation of the safety barrier on the George Washington Memorial Bridge (a.k.a. Aurora.) The party will take place at History House (790 N 34th St,) will include snacks and beverages donated by grateful Fremont businesses, and is free to attend.

Safety Barrier Construction Continues, Thankfully

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
November 25, 2010

After questions, and rumors, about the safety barrier on the Aurora Bridge swirled around attendees at the most recent Fremont Chamber of Commerce meeting, it seemed time for a quick check in with Greg Phipps, spokesperson for the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Aurora Bridge safety fence construction project.

Progress Report on Aurora Bridge Safety Barrier

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
November 7, 2010

Greg Phipps, of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), recently indicated an article posted on the WSDOT on-line project summary report, Express Lanes. It runs-down, in easy to read language, the progress of the safety fence construction on the George Washington Memorial Bridge, also known as Aurora Bridge. The article can be seen at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Communications/ExpressLane/2010/10_22.htm

Aurora Bridge Delays – What This Means For Fremont

by Kirby Lindsay Laney
August 13, 2010

According to Greg Phipps of the Washington State Department of Transportation, the Rivet Buster is back on the Aurora Bridge – and Sundays for the next four weeks will require a little driving strategy for Fremont.