Fingers snapping and some signs as Christina Shimizu testified about the risk of displacement and legacy of discrimination, to support "north and south of C-ID" rather than heavy construction in the neighborhood.
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Right now we’re seeing a lot of transit orgs fall back on their promise to be accountable to communities of color, to center them in the decision making - and we’re really disappointed. (via )
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This is why I think urbanism must be approached from a proletarian perspective with an understanding of the histories of colonialism and empire. You can't just expect something you draw on a map to come together well, you need to know the history and context to make it feasible.
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Seems like ppl need diagrams… so let’s talk about what and CID Coalition are advocating for w the North/South combo for ’s WSBLE.
source: soundtransit.org/st_sharepoint/
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The N/S option provides real and exciting opportunities for ETOD (equitable transit oriented development) that the CID desperately needs especially with the World Cup coming.
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With the north and south option, our families and communities can savor a sense of belonging, knowing that preservation of our histories was intentional, and not merely an afterthought.
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Thank you for your leadership in fighting displacement alongside our communities of color.
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NEW: Council Member Tammy Morales said she supports the North & South CID station placement.
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I appreciated reading this perspective from in on the impact of a proposed train station in Seattle's Chinatown/International District.
The issue is a stress test for what a truly inclusive urbanism should look like.
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maximize potential for equitable transit oriented development, and push to use a racial and social justice lens in decision making and community engagement. We are making good by that promise and believe all urbanists should center racial equity.
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Back in 2016 Sage, as a member of Transit for All Coalition, advocated to communities of color to support the ST3 expansion regardless of the fact that it was another regressive tax, under the condition that we would prioritize affordable housing in development decisions, (1/2)
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We refuse the notion that it is justifiable or acceptable for the CID to be collateral damage yet again for an infrastructure project that mostly benefits other communities — especially when there is a better alternative.
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"At the end of the day, decisions to site massive infrastructure projects present tradeoffs. Usually, marginalized communities bear the brunt of these tradeoffs...The harm of a 4th Ave station is simply too risky."
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It must be hard for ppl who are not connected to the CID community to understand what is at stake. When people call this a short sighted position and a “short term inconvenience,” I don't think they understand the layers of complexity and community that exist within the CID.
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NEW: Council Member Tammy Morales said she supports the North & South CID station placement.
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This proposal is a favorite among neighborhood/cultural preservation groups like Puget Sound Sage, ACRS, and Massage Parlor Outreach Project.
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NEW: Council Member Tammy Morales said she supports the North & South CID station placement.
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10 yrs of construction will likely result in permanent displacement of businesses, residents, and community spaces.
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With the north and south option, our families and communities can savor a sense of belonging, knowing that preservation of our histories was intentional, and not merely an afterthought.
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We don’t want to be like the many Chinatowns across the U.S. that have disappeared over the last 50 years because of racism, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects. Examples include San Jose, Detroit & Portland. Many more are fighting for survival – including Seattle. (8/9)
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To be clear, it’s not that 10 years of construction is simply a hassle – it will likely result in permanent displacement of businesses, residents, and community spaces. (7/9)
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This was new and devastating information that moved over 100 CID stakeholders and organizations to sign a letter to Sound Transit demanding an alternative. (6/9)
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When Sound Transit unveiled a 4th Ave station location last winter, most of the CID community was shocked to hear it would require up to 10 years of construction – in the heart of our already stressed neighborhood. (5/9)
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As part of a coalition of small businesses, low-income residents, elders, long-time community leaders, and non-profits serving the CID, we call instead for new station locations just north and south of the CID that serve equally well, if not better. (4/9)
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Supporters for a 4th Ave station would have you believe they represent a widely held view by the neighborhood. And that there aren’t workable alternatives. It could not be further from the truth. (3/9)
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But that’s just what will happen if 4th Ave and Jackson is torn up for a decade – or more – to build a new CID station on the Ballard to West Seattle light rail extension. (2/9)
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Congratulations ! Seattle I-135 on Social Housing passed!!!!
Next steps are appointing members of the board who will govern the Social Housing Developer - check it out 👇🏽
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Over the next months, several components of the implementation plan will take place. The first of which is the board appointment process, which must be completed by April 25. This thread will outline what is required of board candidates and how these processes will be done 1/
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📣 Sign the community letter telling ST to reject the 4th Ave station location and demand the North or North & South Alternatives!
❤️🔥Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI
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Sound Transit’s feedback survey is open until THIS FRIDAY 2/17! ❤️🔥
Here’s what to expect, why 4th Ave option would be disastrous for the CID, and the opportunities either the North and/or South alternatives!
Link to the survey: survey.alchemer.com/s3/7154823/WSB
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Seattle residents - be sure to vote YES on I-135 and submit your ballot before 8pm TODAY!! And on your way there make sure to read this beautiful opinion piece by our very own staff, Kaileah Baldwin! 🗳️ ❤️
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“Seattle needs more, and more varied, solutions to address our ever-growing housing and homelessness crisis — and I-135 gives us another tool in the toolbox.”
#OpEd by Kaileah Baldwin,
#I135 #Seattle #HousingForAll
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Thank you to Angela Castañeda, Erica Bush, and Ab Juaner for joining my Neighborhoods Committee this morning at City Hall to talk about how we can improve social well being and neighborhood accessibility through mobility improvements 🏬🚶♀️🚴♀️🚎🧑🦽
Let’s build a #SeattleWithinReach!
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“If you want a child to grow into a whole human being, you want to create a holistic ecosystem of care which goes beyond familial structures, but a built supportive environment within their neighborhood.”
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This morning the Seattle Neighborhood, Education, Civil Rights and Culture committee is hosting a panel on the impact of mobility on community well-being and accessibility 🧵
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Ab Juaner compares the experience of public transit in north and downtown Seattle against the struggles of lack of access and sidewalks in South Seattle
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“I believe the purpose of government is to further democratize our public realm, and a way to do that is to really invest in deep relationship building with communities.”
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Ab Juaner, Sage’s Equitable Development Program Manger is on today’s panel on the impact of mobility on social wellbeing, community care & accessibility
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Tomorrow, I'm having representatives from , , and speak at my committee about the impact & importance of mobility on neighborhood accessibility and social well-being. Join us tomorrow at 9:30AM in City Hall or virtually:
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