Making the best of a bust
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Even in hard times, there are signs that livable Seattle can still make progress despite, or even because of, the challenges of the economy
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July 03, 2009: Headlines
Let's not fool ourselves about 'walkability'
Posted Fri, Jul 3, 6 a.m.
Walkable neighborhoods take more than density and sidewalks. You have to create conditions where small stores can survive.
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