Marie McKinsey
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Coloring Music
Early in my landscape design career, I learned that adding color to drawings was important if I wanted to sell my work.
180
Marie McKinsey
- May 9
- 3 min
A Bit of West Seattle Garden Tour History
In the spring of 1995, a group of West Seattle gardeners brought us the first West Seattle Garden Tour (WSGT).
2170
Marie McKinsey
- Apr 24
- 9 min
My Comments on Sound Transit's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
I am posting my comments here for two reasons:
1) According to "the rules," comments submitted by April 28th that address specific sections
1530
Marie McKinsey
- Apr 17
- 3 min
How Many West Seattle Businesses Will We Lose Because of Sound Transit's Light Rail?
Sound Transit's light rail extension to West Seattle will mean the closure or relocation of many businesses. How many and which ones?
2,9481
Marie McKinsey
- Apr 10
- 5 min
"Because We Said So" - The Latest Episode of West Seattle Bridge Drama
When I posted last week's article about the new season of West Seattle Bridge Drama, I thought, "Hey, that's it now, I'm going to go do some
7640
Marie McKinsey
- Apr 2
- 8 min
Welcome to a New Season of West Seattle Bridge Drama
now that 700 people in West Seattle have received letters advising them that their properties are in the path of an oncoming train.
1,8470
Marie McKinsey
- Apr 2
- 6 min
The Bridges of West Seattle
When the West Seattle Bridge, which links the peninsula of West Seattle with mainland Seattle, was closed suddenly in March of 2020, it left
5800
Marie McKinsey
- Mar 26
- 2 min
West Seattle's "Walking on Logs" Sculptures
Remember these kids? When the West Seattle Bridge was open, we passed them every time we drove into the neighborhood. Sometimes they were dr
2740
Marie McKinsey
- Feb 5
- 5 min
When It Comes To Transit, Think Small
Think Small. This simple ad, which ran in the 1960s, was part of one of the most successful campaigns of all time. It was clever.
1070
Marie McKinsey
- Dec 4, 2021
- 5 min
Why You Should Have A Commuting Budget
A commuting budget looks at both the amount of time you allocate for going to and from work each week, and what that commute costs you.
640
Marie McKinsey
- Nov 21, 2021
- 6 min
Three Ways Political Parties Poison Democracy
I want to begin by reminding you that the Constitution makes no provision for political parties.
440
Marie McKinsey
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
Find Out by Zip Code How Much CO2 Your Neighborhood Emits
We've heard for decades that increasing population density is good for the environment. The theory is that it discourages suburban sprawl,
640
Marie McKinsey
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
WTF Is a Woonerf? And Where Can We Put One in West Seattle?
Woonerf, a Dutch word, is translated as "a living yard." It is a street where car use is limited in favor of green space and room for pedest
4131
Marie McKinsey
- Sep 12, 2021
- 2 min
A Fresh Look for the Arboretum at South Seattle College
I was a landscape design student at South Seattle College in the early 1990s. The Arboretum was our outdoor classroom, where we took classes
630
Marie McKinsey
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
The World's Oldest Pearl Jam Fan
I've been called the world's oldest Pearl Jam fan.
But it isn't true.
1410
Marie McKinsey
- Jun 11, 2021
- 2 min
Life at Alki Beach: Pirates and Pole Vaulters - Aaaargh!!
It appears that the Seafair Pirate landing at Alki Beach is cancelled this year because of lingering issues from the pandemic. This photo es
550
Marie McKinsey
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
The New Economy
Despite what the politicians and pundits say, I don't think we are in the midst of an economic "recovery." The word recovery implies going b
140
Marie McKinsey
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Alki 11 Row House Project: Density Done Wrong
In 2013, a developer announced plans to replace these three beach houses with an 11-unit row house project in the Alki Beach neighborhood.
522
Marie McKinsey
- May 18, 2021
- 4 min
SkyLink: Rising Above It All In West Seattle
Did you know that trains don't run uphill? It's true. On level ground, those smooth metal wheels glide along those smooth metal rails,...
3510
Marie McKinsey
- May 15, 2021
- 6 min
West Seattle's Affordable Housing Crisis
Is "crisis" too strong a word for the state of affordable housing in West Seattle?
1,2416