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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · 5d

Come talk about Lid I-5, grieve the Mariners, or whatever else! Our next coffee klatch is tomorrow, Tuesday at 8am-9:30, Olympia Coffee, 1420 5th Ave. ☕⚾

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Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 11d

Tomorrow, October 16, join us at the Bitter Lake Community Center for our Climate Forum with Seattle Mayoral and King County Executive Candidates! Doors open at 6pm—arrive early to check-in and secure your seat. 🗳️🌎
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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · 20d

@kuow.org and @spl.org are hosting a Big Dig podcast recording on the future of infrastructure on October 27. Free tickets here.
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-di...

The Big Dig and Booming podcasts: Where our roads go next

Join KUOW's Booming & GBH's The Big Dig podcasts for this FREE event on Monday, October 27 in Seattle. RSVP is required to attend.

www.eventbrite.com

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Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development @seattleopcd.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are seeking a consultant to help lead the charge on engagement for our Lid I-5 project! Create and support an advisory group, connect with impacted communities, and more.

✍🏽 Proposals are due Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:00 p.m.: procurement.opengov.com/portal/seatt....

Graphic with text overlay on a photo of downtown Seattle I-5 freeway with Freeway Park and high-rise buildings in the background. The text reads: “RFP OPEN. Due 9/30. Submit your proposal. Downtown I-5 Lid Engagement Consultant.”

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Sep 5

In this newsletter:

- The first RFP is out for the next round of I-5 lid planning

- Join an all-day celebration opening of Waterfront Park this Saturday

- Our next Coffee Klatch is on October 14

- "Picnic at the Pillars" report and news coverage

mailchi.mp/lidi5/april2...

RFP Release, Waterfront Grand Opening, Coffee Klatch

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Sep 4

"The city of Seattle is looking for a consultant to help support community engagement around a plan to build lids and other physical connections over Interstate 5 in close-in neighborhoods now divided by the freeway."

www.djc.com/news/ae/1217...

Consultant sought for community engagement on lidding I-5

The city of Seattle is looking for a consultant to help support community engagement around a plan to build lids and other physical connections over Interstate 5 in close-in neighborhoods now divided ...

www.djc.com

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 20

Check out the freeway revolts: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway...

And efforts continue: freeway-fighters.org

Highway revolt - Wikipedia

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 17

"...putting a cap on the interstate...would make Seattle a better place to live by hiding away a freeway that tore through the heart of the city."

www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

As Seattle drivers deal with I-5 closure, some say it’s time to cap it

While drivers flooded Seattle's streets to make their way around the region's closed highways, a group of people advocated for lidding Interstate 5 to hide the highway and dampen the noise.

www.seattletimes.com

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 16

Still photos.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 16

Besides our near catastrophic collision with a load of Lime batteries, we were fascinated to see hundreds of Paramount Theater visitors lined up over I-5 and being exposed to freeway noise and fumes. Seems like a lid park here could solve that and be a good place to hang out before a show.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 15

Join Lid I-5 for a community picnic on Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 at Plymouth Pillars Park (1050 Pike Street).

Celebrate a temporary reprieve from the roar of I-5 traffic due to the weekend closure of all northbound lanes. Bring a blanket or chair and some snacks to share.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Aug 15

Correction* 2-4, but otherwise yes plan to join us on Saturday for Picnic at the Pillars!

Seattle Neighborhood Greenways @sngreenways.bsky.social · Aug 14

This Sunday @lidi5.org is turning down the freeway noise & turning up the fun.

Join them for a community picnic at Plymouth Pillars Park during the northbound I-5 closure. Bring snacks, a blanket, & enjoy rare quiet time in the heart of the city.

📍 Pike & Boren

🕐 1–4 PM

Hand-drawn figures at Plymouth Pillars Park at Pike and Boren. The person on the left is holding a mug and some balloons. Next to him is a person waving. There is a dog in the center of the picture with a bowl of circles. Also in the scene are a blanket, a boombox, and two people sitting at a table.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Jul 24

Looking to get outside during this beautiful weather? Join us at 5:30pm tonight for a walking tour of the I-5 lid study area. Meets at corner of 7th and Marion in First Hill. Details and registration here:

www.classy.org/event/lid-i-...

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Seattle Department of Transportation @seattledot.bsky.social · Jul 21

All signals are GO.

Hello!

We're the Seattle Department of Transportation, and we're new here on Bluesky...but hardly new to Seattle.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Jul 20

Even with I-5 only half quiet during this weekend closure, it makes us wonder what dramatic changes we can unlocked by fully covering the freeway.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Jun 27

Join us Saturday morning for a walking tour of the expanded Lid I-5 central Seattle study area. Details and registration here: lidi5.org/tours/

Events

Walking and Biking Tours On foot or by bike, see I-5 up close and personal where it cuts through the heart of Seattle, and learn about the community-led efforts to put a lid on it. This grassroots …

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · May 25

On foot or by bike, see I-5 up close and personal where it cuts through the heart of Seattle, and learn about the community-led efforts to put a lid on it. Join one of our four seasonal tour options coming up.

lidi5.org/tours/

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Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · Jun 20

Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️⛱️

We’re only a few weeks away from kicking off our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park! 🎶

Join us for a summer of free live music in parks across Seattle and enjoy the talent of a spectacular lineup—visit the link in our bio to learn about the artists
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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Jun 20

Chat with us at the Pike Place Express market today in First Hill, 10am-2pm, and grab some flowers and cherries too! Located at Seneca and 9th.

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · May 25

On foot or by bike, see I-5 up close and personal where it cuts through the heart of Seattle, and learn about the community-led efforts to put a lid on it. Join one of our four seasonal tour options coming up.

lidi5.org/tours/

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · May 22

Our summer 2025 tour schedule is live! Plus, other news and events happening with the Lid I-5 campaign.

mailchi.mp/lidi5/april2...

Lid I-5 Tours, Events, and More Federal Funding Threats

mailchi.mp

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · May 1

Join us for coffee this morning!

Do you want to learn more about the project, ask questions, or get involved in volunteering? Drop in and visit at any time.

Lid I-5 Coffee Klatch
Thursday, May 1
8:00 AM - 9:30
Olympia Coffee, 1420 5th Avenue, Seattle (5th Ave lobby seating area)

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Apr 17

Tonight! Our final event in the run-up to soliciting consultants for $2.2M in new funding to advance the Lid I-5 project.

Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Apr 17

Reminder: Join our final "Beer & Culture" event this Thursday, 5pm, at Wing Luke Museum (719 S King Street). Alcohol is optional, but you are certain to be inspired and make great connections! Register: www.classy.org/event/beer-a...

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Apr 17

Reminder: Join our final "Beer & Culture" event this Thursday, 5pm, at Wing Luke Museum (719 S King Street). Alcohol is optional, but you are certain to be inspired and make great connections! Register: www.classy.org/event/beer-a...

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Lid I-5 @lidi5.org · Apr 15

Reminder: Join our final "Beer & Culture" event this Thursday, 5pm, at Wing Luke Museum (719 S King Street). Alcohol is optional, but you are certain to be inspired and make great connections! Register: www.classy.org/event/beer-a...

Beer and Culture x Lid I-5 - Building Partnerships

www.classy.org

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