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Oliver J Moffat

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Bothell, Shoreline, Washington
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Fifteen Years Later, Shoreline Greenways Could Return

Fifteen Years Later, Shoreline Greenways Could Return

local.interurbancanopy.news — Watch now | Fifteen years after Shoreline built a Green Street demo, some residents want a Neighborhood Greenway network.

Another fatal crash on 175th Street

Another fatal crash on 175th Street

local.interurbancanopy.news — Watch now | Earlier this week, a pedestrian was killed on 175th Street. It was not an isolated incident.

Do lower speed limits make roads safer?

Do lower speed limits make roads safer?

local.interurbancanopy.news — Watch now | WSDOT Lowered Speed Limits on Aurora in Shoreline, and drivers freaked out on social media.

Support Camp United We Stand

Support Camp United We Stand

local.interurbancanopy.news — Please consider donating to Camp United We Stand

Shoreline council to talk trees and traffic

Shoreline council to talk trees and traffic

local.interurbancanopy.news — The Shoreline city council will be voting on tree preservation rules and discussing traffic safety at the Monday, December 15 meeting.

Bike crashes hit record highs in Shoreline

Bike crashes hit record highs in Shoreline

local.interurbancanopy.news — Bike crashes hit an all-time high in Shoreline last year. Total car crashes increased too, but the number of Fatal and Serious Injury declined.

A coffee chat with State Sen. Jesse Salomon - My Edmonds News

A coffee chat with State Sen. Jesse Salomon - My Edmonds News

My Edmonds News — This transcript was edited for clarity and length and the full transcript is available online. Washington State Sen. Jesse Salomon sat down to talk about the 2025 legislative session over [...]

A coffee chat with State Rep. Cindy Ryu - My Edmonds News

A coffee chat with State Rep. Cindy Ryu - My Edmonds News

My Edmonds News — State Rep. Cindy Ryu sat down for a conversation about the 2025 legislative session at SKOG Haus Coffee in Mountlake Terrace. Since 2010, Ryu has represented the 32nd District, which [...]

A coffee chat with State Rep. Lauren Davis - My Edmonds News

A coffee chat with State Rep. Lauren Davis - My Edmonds News

My Edmonds News — State Rep. Lauren Davis recently sat down to talk about the 2025 legislative session over a cup of coffee at the Drumlin espresso bar in Shorelline's Ridgecrest neighborhood. Davis was [...]

Lake Forest Park council sends police levy to voters

Lake Forest Park council sends police levy to voters

local.interurbancanopy.news — In a 4-to-3 vote, the Lake Forest Park city council approved a ballot measure asking voters to fund police and public safety services

Uncertain funding for transportation projects in Shoreline

Uncertain funding for transportation projects in Shoreline

local.interurbancanopy.news — Trump cuts and escalating costs are putting Shoreline transportation projects at risk of delays

Kenmore accepts $8 million for Lakepointe park acquisition

Kenmore accepts $8 million for Lakepointe park acquisition

local.interurbancanopy.news — Kenmore will accept $8 million from King County towards the planned waterfront park at the Lakepointe industrial lot.

Shoreline could get a Pump Track on the Interurban Trail

Shoreline could get a Pump Track on the Interurban Trail

local.interurbancanopy.news — Shoreline could purchase a 1.35-acre vacant lot along the Interurban Trail to be developed into a Pump Track

Shoreline gets heartburn from 145th costs and roundabout simulator

Shoreline gets heartburn from 145th costs and roundabout simulator

local.interurbancanopy.news — Cost overruns and delays caused by Seattle blamed. City will use a roundabout simulator to teach drivers how to navigate the 145th and I-5 interchange.

Shoreline's Tree Removal Fees Tower Over Neighbors Despite Council Axing

Shoreline's Tree Removal Fees Tower Over Neighbors Despite Council Axing

local.interurbancanopy.news — Timber! Shoreline's council slashed tree felling permits this week, but the fees still stand above other cities.

Shoreline receives $2.3 million for road diet on 175th opposed by businesses

Shoreline receives $2.3 million for road diet on 175th opposed by businesses

local.interurbancanopy.news — Shoreline received $2.3 million for a road diet on NE 175th, but the city scrapped a road diet in 2018 after businesses complained

LFP traffic cameras fill $660,000 Ballinger roundabout gap

LFP traffic cameras fill $660,000 Ballinger roundabout gap

local.interurbancanopy.news — Lake Forest Park will use new traffic safety camera revenue to fill a $660,000 gap in the Ballinger roundabout project.

Shoreline's parking code "doesn't make sense"

Shoreline's parking code "doesn't make sense"

local.interurbancanopy.news — The Shoreline city council could allow commercial businesses in residential neighborhoods and will debate ending parking mandates citywide while possibly expanding tree protections

2025 Primary Election Endorsements " The Urbanist

2025 Primary Election Endorsements " The Urbanist

The Urbanist — The Urbanist Elections Committee is excited to announce our 2025 primary election endorsements, which span the region from Tacoma to Everett. Be sure to vote by August 5.

Kenmore Considers McMansion Tax in Zoning Overhaul " The Urbanist

Kenmore Considers McMansion Tax in Zoning Overhaul " The Urbanist

The Urbanist — Kenmore is considering a mandatory inclusionary zoning policy that would not be paired with funding or incentives - passing affordability costs onto homebuilders. But, in a shift away from the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council directed staff to draft a policy that would encourage smaller, more affordable homes while requiring larger (typically pricier) new homes to include affordable units or pay a fee.

Kenmore Considers McMansion Tax in Zoning Overhaul " The Urbanist

Kenmore Considers McMansion Tax in Zoning Overhaul " The Urbanist

The Urbanist — Kenmore is considering a mandatory inclusionary zoning policy that would not be paired with funding or incentives - passing affordability costs onto homebuilders. But, in a shift away from the Planning Commission's recommendation, the City Council directed staff to draft a policy that would encourage smaller, more affordable homes while requiring larger (typically pricier) new homes to include affordable units or pay a fee.

Bothell council considers donating land for affordable housing downtown | The Interurban Canopy

Bothell council considers donating land for affordable housing downtown | The Interurban Canopy

interurbancanopy.town.news — At the June 25 meeting, the Bothell City Council discussed donating a vacant lot to Bothell United Methodist Church who has a plan to build affordable apartments at the site.

No easy solution to Shoreline's 175th problems

No easy solution to Shoreline's 175th problems

Shoreline Area News — More than fifty activists with Save Shoreline Trees and Tree Action Seattle rallied on 175th against the city's plan to expand s...

Shoreline council members question tree removals; city says an earthquake could cause 175th to "s...

Shoreline council members question tree removals; city says an earthquake could cause 175th to "s...

Shoreline Area News — By Oliver Moffat At the April 1, 2024 meeting, some Shoreline city council members raised concerns about tree removals for the 175th Corrido...
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