Lid I-5 Civic Engagement Campaign

Building a more connected, sustainable, and equitable Seattle by creating new land on top of I-5. Together, we can repair past infrastructure inequities, reconnect communities, and restore confidence in a brighter future.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Like many highways, when I-5 was first built, it displaced communities and divided downtown. Now it’s overdue for repairs and seismic retrofits, and we have a unique opportunity to leverage infrastructure investments beyond maintenance to reconnect neighborhoods and better serve people, not just cars.

By “lidding” I-5, we can create new jobs and land where there’s a shortage. Imagine: parks and open green space, affordable housing, connected bike and pedestrian pathways, and other public amenities. We can simultaneously reduce air and noise pollution from the highway and rethink bottlenecks for better flow and safety.

The vision is bold, yet more than possible. It’s been done before in Washington and across the country, and we’re making exciting progress! We helped secure funding for a technical feasibility study as part of the community benefits package from the Convention Center expansion. The study—recently released by Seattle’s Office of Planning and Community Development—confirms the lid’s viability and acknowledges its many potential restorative benefits.

Projects like this require long-term thinking, dedication, and a broad coalition of stakeholders. Our dedicated volunteers have donated countless hours of deep expertise in urban planning, architecture, engineering, and community-building, and our tent is getting bigger.

Join our grassroots effort at the junction of urban planning and social change to build a better Seattle for all!

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Send a check

To make a donation by mail, please send a check payable to Seattle Parks Foundation to:

PO Box 3541
Seattle, WA 98124-3541

If your gift is intended for one of our community partners, please add their name in the memo line or with an accompanying note.

A tax receipt will be mailed to you upon receipt of your contribution.

Thank you!

Donate Your Car

Have an old car taking up space in your driveway?

Donate it to Seattle Parks Foundation!

We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, heavy equipment, and other motorized vehicles. All or part of your donation may be tax deductible.

To get started, simply complete the online donation form or call 855.500.7433 or 855.500.RIDE to speak to a representative. You can also read more at careasy.org.

Have an old car taking up space in your driveway?