Posted on 4/4/2016
Back in 1962, construction of Interstate 5 sliced through the heart of Seattle, essentially splitting the city in half. Now, local architects Patano Studio Architecture are hoping to rectify the situation by "capping" the highway with a two-mile-long elevated park that will provide affordable housing, pedestrian paths, bike lanes, and ample green space.
The plan would bring much needed community space to the area as well as reducing the noise level and pollution that the area is currently known for.
“This space is just so underutilized,” says architect Christopher Patano, director of Patano Studio Architecture. “This two-mile stretch of Interstate 5 that we’re talking about putting the park on is the most valuable pi...