Re: “Bring more foot traffic to downtown Seattle with dorms, classrooms” (March 1, Opinion):
This op-ed made extra sense to me than any concept I’ve examine on what to do with our empty workplace buildings. I’ve labored in a number of workplace buildings, and the kitchens jogged my memory of lounges in faculty dorms the place individuals collect, seize espresso and snack on microwave popcorn. The workplace loos had been giant sufficient to scrub your face and brush your enamel since there have been ample sinks, similar to faculty dorm days.
Individuals get pleasure from strolling in South Lake Union, the place Amazon is positioned, as a result of it has a university campus ambiance with individuals strolling and streaming to free-banana stands earlier than heading again to work. That is versus strolling within the downtown core, the place you by no means know in case you’ll move a darkish entryway the place you may encounter a gaggle getting their subsequent fentanyl repair.
There may be already a classroom house mannequin with the College of Washington, Antioch College Seattle and Northeastern College Seattle, amongst others. Why not improve extra faculties and let attendees spill out and fill the prevailing eating places and occasional outlets, particularly in the course of the cruise ship offseason because the authors recommended? It’s a win-win for everybody. Bravo!
Joan Magnano-Damm, Seattle
