Tag: Brian Callanan
Voters will decide this summer whether to support a nine-year, $210 million levy to rebuild the aging Youth Services Center, which includes the juvenile court, classrooms and a detention center. Levy supporters say the rundown building in the Central District is beyond repair, but with detention numbers currently down, is this the
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Posted: May 11th, 2012 under City Issues, Housing and Human Services, Public Safety, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, youth, Youth Justice Center
We examine the future of Yesler Terrace, Seattle's oldest public housing development and the nation's first racially integrated public housing. Built in 1941, Yesler Terrace's aging buildings are falling apart. It also sits on 30 acres of valuable real estate on the edge of downtown. How should the city proceed with redeveloping
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Posted: May 4th, 2012 under City Issues, Economy, Growth and Development, Housing and Human Services, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, Development, Neighborhoods, public housing, Yesler Terrace
One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting out into Seattle’s neighborhoods, talking with neighbors and business owners and hearing about what matters most to the community. But I can’t always reach everyone. That’s why Ask the Mayor, a monthly call-in show on Seattle Channel, makes it easy
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Posted: April 23rd, 2012 under Take 21.
Tags: Ask the Mayor, Brian Callanan, Mayor McGinn
Should developers drive Seattle’s parking future? The City Council is considering eliminating parking requirements for new construction near transit. An unusual alliance of businesses, labor, low-income housing providers and environmental groups support the change. But some neighborhoods – concerned about the prospect of overcrowded streets – want to park the proposal. We
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Posted: April 20th, 2012 under City Issues, Growth and Development, Housing and Human Services, Take 21, Transportation.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, Development, Neighborhoods, parking
Do City Councilmembers support the Mayor’s recently announced reforms of the police department? How will policing change in the city? How will the library levy restore cuts and improve services? What about the transportation impacts of a proposed sports arena in Sodo? Councilmembers also discuss a city breast-feeding ordinance that expands on
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Posted: April 10th, 2012 under City Issues, Police Accountability, Take 21, Transportation.
Tags: breast-feeding ordinance, Brian Callanan, Bruce Harrell, City Inside/Out: Council Edition, Jean Godden, library levy, police reforms, Sally Clark, sports arena, transportation
The Seattle plastic bag ban is coming. Beginning July 1, shoppers will have to tote their own reusable bags to the grocery store or be prepared to shell out a nickel per paper bag. How are businesses and shoppers preparing for this big change? We sort out the details. Our studio guests
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Posted: April 6th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, environment, Policy
What is the latest with the Department of Justice’s investigation of the Seattle Police Department? How will policing change in the City? What role will the Council play in Seattle Center’s Next Fifty anniversary celebration? Can residents be involved in this year’s budget process? Whatever your questions, submit them now. The April
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Posted: April 3rd, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Council, council edition
Tonight on City Inside/Out with Brian Callanan: Envisioning Seattle’s Waterfront For the past year, the city has hosted community forums to explore the future of the waterfront after the Alaskan Way Viaduct comes down in 2016. What priorities have emerged? In the next few months, a concept design will be delivered to
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Posted: March 30th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Alaskan Way Viaduct, Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, planning, Waterfont
Premieres Fri., March 9, 7 p.m. Basketball fans are buzzing with excitement over a new sports arena deal to lure the NBA and NHL to Seattle. San Francisco financier Chris Hansen will put up nearly $300 million to build an arena in SODO if the city and county agree to invest $200
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Posted: March 9th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: arena, basketball, Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out, hockey
What needs to happen to bring NBA and NHL to Seattle? How can residents be involved in this year’s budget process? What are the next steps for making Third Avenue safer for residents and visitors? Is the Volunteer Park Conservatory really facing closure? Whatever your questions, submit them now. Watch it online
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Posted: February 28th, 2012 under City Issues, Take 21.
Tags: Brian Callanan, City Inside/Out: Council Edition, Seattle City Council
