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This is a really bad use of space next to Northgate station.

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Oct 9, 2018

"“There are a variety of things, more residential, or a hotel, that could have gone there." NHL Seattle announces plan for 180,000-square-foot practice center at Northgate Mall, near light-rail station set to open in 2021 seattletimes.com/sports/hockey/

4:08 PM · Oct 9, 2018

I generally disagree, but the devil is in the details (specifically, parking).

Seattle Subway

@SeattleSubway

Oct 10, 2018

Which is another terrible use of space at that location.

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Seattle Subway

@SeattleSubway

Oct 9, 2018

In the world? Sure. Near Northgate station, no. Link is a multi billion dollar public investment and we have twin transportation and housing crisis on. There is no particular reason to locate a mostly low rise hockey facility there.

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Chad Newton

@chadnewt

Oct 10, 2018

Since the Ice Center will have lots of public use, it is great to have directly on the rail system. Will be a great asset for any future Washington State Winter Olympics bid. (Still, would be better with a few 40-story condo or office towers on top)

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