Veritas

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What ails Seattle's once-vital neighborhood movement?

Posted Mon, Oct 3, 11:04 a.m.

What is even more disconcerting is the dismantling of the Department of Neighborhoods by the current mayor, another self-annointed "neighborhood activist," along with the shuttering of community centers. Yes, budgeting scarce resources is difficult, but small investments in our neighborhoods pay big dividends as people connect with and help each ...

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Face-off over Roosevelt neighborhood's future

Posted Tue, Sep 20, 10:25 a.m.

Obviously, Roger did not really see or understand the plan (Sustainable, Liveable Roosevelt) presented by Jim O'Halloran and the consensus group for the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association. First, it includes more density than either of DPD's April or June proposals. Second, it includes building heights of 85' and 65' near the ...

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City's Roosevelt plan could scare other neighborhoods

Posted Wed, Jul 27, 4:27 p.m.

Great article and some much needed historical perspective. Again, it needs to be pointed out that this is not an issue of anti-density on the part of Roosevelt residents. Quite the opposite. The Roosevelt neighborhood recognized the need for added density and exceeded the targets given to them. After the ...

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At City Hall: pressure's off for deeper cuts

Posted Tue, Jun 21, 9:51 a.m.

One thing that really bothers me is the dismantling of the Department of Neighborhoods and the continuing decimation (consolidation?) of our community centers. On top of the continued deep cuts to the Parks Department, we are seeing the questionable sell-off of treasured public park properties at Magnuson for private use. ...

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The P-I's death two years later: in no mood to mark the occasion

Posted Tue, Apr 19, 10:52 a.m.

Great article. Thank you for expressing so powerfully an experience that so many (including me) are dealing with at an age when all that you have accomplished -- instead of earning you serious consideration from a prospective employer -- works to your detriment. We still persevere despite the odds because ...

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Searching out state 'waste' is a fool's errand

Posted Mon, Jan 10, 4:54 p.m.

As someone who has worked for Federal, State, and County entities as well as a variety of for-profits and non-profits, I could appreciate the author's observations and the message he was conveying. I found many of the comments left by readers at Crosscut to be severely disturbing and indicative of ...

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