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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 16h

Whats a superblock even mean? We have no idea either🫣. But Pike sure could be better!

destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You’d think. Were working to shape these asks to be more measurable so hopefully we can have a little more detail in the coming months

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We’re asking for wider sidewalks including dedicated space for scooters and trash. We want to see welcoming spaces to stop and gather, and we want curb space to prioritize the critical needs like loading and delivery over car parking

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We walked through Pike street today talking about the need for physical changes to create a vibrant destination. Thank you Councilmember Foster for joining us

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We need you to show up and talk to the city about Capitol Hill and Pike/Pine! They want to do the right thing, lets show them how much we want it. Sunday 1-4pm near the farmers market. Includes FREE FOOD! We'd love to tell them we need more space for activation on Pike! partiful.com/e/vk4sZy4BJj...

Capitol Hill Low Pollution Neighborhood event poster about the Open House on Sunday September 27th from 1-4pm at Cathy Hillenbrand Community Room

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Back out at the farmers market! Talking to people about the Low Pollution Neighborhood town hall and our ideas for a safer more welcoming neighborhood! partiful.com/u/UIhMng4fIA...

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Its been a rough time for the small businesses of Capitol Hill. Lets support them this Thursday. Come for free popsicles, stay for takeout, a band, a nice time shopping!

Poster for End of Summer meltdown with free popsicles, discounts at pike restaurants and live music. September 24th, 5-8pm

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We talked to Capitol Hill ealier this month. Our neighborhood dreams of making space for patios like this! 🤤

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Rodney 🚧🚇 @chanface.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

And so it ends. Church Street reopening to cars 🥲🥲

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Last week we talked to a bunch of neighbors and heard their great ideas for what they want out of us. We are hearing that they want People-oriented places, Accessible sidewalks, more events/activities, and improving the loading/parking chaos. Read here: destinationpike.com/ideas-from-a...

Two pages of sticky notes both answering the question “Why do you love these streets?” With answers like “the people” or “madness” or “so much to look at”

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’m not planning to livepost this event, but if I did I might have a header graphic like this.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Happy that so many people are talking about removing vehicles from our public streets & giving more space to people. @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social asks the follow-up question, "Are Pedestrian Streets Actually Good for Business?" h/t @uoftcities.bsky.social @canurb.bsky.social youtu.be/bC1OChn33aY?...

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Are Pedestrian Streets Actually Good for Business?

YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

New York has a similar problem with trash to Pike/Pike. Maybe we can learn from how this works there 👀

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

They even have space for public bathrooms! We can only dream!

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Theres space for a stage, and enough room to enjoy, or to just walk or roll right past

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Families are out, kids are out, older couples are out. Folks in wheelchairs and on bikes are passing through. This space is full of people coming to enjoy and visit these businesses. This feels like a destination!

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

This street performer has drawn a crowd in the area soon to be opened back up to cars. This will save drivers 4 blocks in one direction when getting to this specific garage underneath. Note the pedestrian plaza just a block behind where the street ends

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

And some powerful business groups have been pushing for this cross street to be reopened for a more direct route to their garage. This cross street, the only one closed, has been used for popup soccer matches and ends at another pedestrian plaza near this garage entrance

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Busses have been moved off Granville to parallel streets, causing some bus delays, and taking potential shoppers away from Granville street

Two trolley busses loading with many passengers

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I think i can find some similarities between the businesses of Pike-Pine and Granville Street 😊 #DavesHotChicken Pedestrianization has been great for business at local thrift and vintage shops too

A dave’s hot chicken on the corner of Granville’s pedestrian street

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

But Granville isnt perfect. They’ve had problems with unmanaged SROs that opened up during covid. All the activities and people have pushed the marginalized communities off the streets and made them feel unwelcome in the lively space

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Even before pedestrianizing Granville Street for the summer, they had extremely wide sidewalks and a narrow roadway. A few parking spaces were on each block at sidewalk height, including this space still being used by a permitted food truck

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

They’re working hard to invite people down to enjoy the street with seating, DJs, games, and lots of outdoor dining/drinking areas. “Every business saw an uptick”

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

They’ve had great success with local vintage stores like Leo’s. Theyre getting ready to take over the street and host a block long vintage market in the next few weeks

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Exploring Granville Street Pedestrian Zone today with Downtown Van showing us the big success and the problem points and learnings they’ve had along the way!

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What do you get when you combine 30 markers and two dozen community members? What we found was lively conversation, thoughtful sharing of perspectives, and the ability to find common ground about the future of Destination Pike. Read the whole newsletter here: destinationpike.com/nice-to-meet...

We believe … is that the current sidewalks are being asked to do too much in the current space because there is a desire to use a finite amount of space that results in bottled-necks and accessibility issues

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destinationpike.bsky.social @destinationpike.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We’ve been listening to the neighborhood. And we keep hearing the same things… our sidewalks are too narrow❗️ Especially when you add the garbage, bike parking, and seating to the equation! We need more space for people 🚶#destinationpike #publicspace #peoplespace

A narrow sidewalk with 6 people trying to pass eachother some walking, some standing and chatting

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Tony @tonychiado.com · 04/07/2026

One lesson from the World Cup I think that Seattle neighborhoods would be smart to heed is that refusing to pedestrianize spaces at the heart of neighborhoods meant that people didn’t stop, stay, and spend time there… they just drove on through to places where pedestrians were prioritized.

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