Urban Development & Transportation

-Bernie Del Rosario

Topic Information: Capitol Hill is a vibrant urban neighborhood in Washington that mixes historic homes, modern apartments, and townhouses with bustling commercial centers full of small businesses, hip cafes, and retail shops. The area features iconic green spaces like Volunteer Park and Cal Anderson Park, offering outdoor recreation and community events. Known for its vibrant cultural scene, Capitol Hill hosts art galleries, music venues, and festivals that reflect its creative energy. Public transportation is efficient with Link Light Rail and King County Metro buses making it pretty easy to get to other areas of Seattle. It is highly pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly, with bike lanes, bike-share programs, and walkable streets. Car-sharing services abound, though parking is sparse in the busier areas. With eco-friendly new developments and electric vehicle charging stations, sustainability is an important emphasis in the green livability of Capitol Hill, focusing on community-oriented urban design. Source: [Imagining Seattle: Social Values in Urban Governance , Seattle & The Roots of Urban Sustainability]

Neighborhood Assessment Score I Would Give: 3

Bus Stop

I observed that the bus stops in Capitol Hill are usually closer to each other and filled with active areas like coffee shops and stores; it's convenient, yet a bit crowded at times.

Source: Seattle & The Roots of Urban Sustainability

Capitol Hill Station (Light Rail)

The Capitol Hill light rail station in Washington is new and fairly clean and does ease any commute with fast connections throughout downtown Seattle and the University of Washington.

Seattle Streetcar

The Seattle Streetcar in Capitol Hill is, for sure, a convenient means of traveling and eco-friendly, connecting the neighborhood into downtown with smooth and reliable service. Observing this was unique to me, as I was not familiar with streetcars in Seattle. It was cool!

Source: Seattle & The Roots of Urban Sustainability

LIME Bikes!

Lime bikes in Capitol Hill, Washington, are a popular and eco-friendly way to get around, but they often clutter sidewalks when not parked properly. I feel as though I see these everywhere!

Urbanized Style Buildings

Capitol Hill boasts a mix of historic row houses with modern apartments, melding old charm with new urban styles. I have observed that there was not enough vegetation, but rather more urbanized buildings. This was kind of depressing, as I realized that Seattle areas are growing towards urbanization. I have heard about controversies in Seattle regarding certain laws or policies that can be advocated against urban planning.

Source: Imagining Seattle: Social Values in Urban Governance

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