For over 100 years Seattle’s Capitol Hill’s neighbors have appreciated the beautiful urban oasis of Holy Names Academy, and for decades residents have tolerated students cars parked in their crowded narrow streets. However, this unspoken agreement of mutual tolerance and respect is about to change.

On February 15th 2018, the Seattle Department of Constructions sent a Notice of Application for a Master Use Permit for the demolition of an existing gymnasium at Holy Names Academy (HNA) ,( Capitol Hill, Seattle), and construction of a five story underground 246 car parking garage with an enlarged gym to be rebuilt atop the new garage. The public comment period for this huge project has only been extended through February 28th, 2018. This short time period is unrealistic and is an indication of the fast tracks that that this project is on. Continue reading →