Civic Boot Camp: Livable Neighborhood participants divided into groups to discuss the general components of a livable neighborhood and rated them on a scale from low to high livability in South Lake Union. Here are some of the themes from the discussion:
High Livability
- Walkability – sidewalks, pedestrian-friendly, businesses in walking distance
- Public safety
- Cafes/coffee shops
Average Livability
- Parks- open space, green space, gardens
- Clean air and water
- Art
Low Livability
- Public transportation
- Entertainment – nightlife
- Schools
- Housing – Affordable housing, single-family housing
- Grocery stores
- Inclusion and diversity – mixed-income, accessibility, multi-generation, families
- Community gathering spaces