The CHS Facebook Group noticed the missing benches this week

It’s not a big mystery why the benches along Broadway are gone but it’s not easy finding someone to talk about the removal of seating along the mixed-use developments above Capitol Hill Station.

Back before the holidays, sidewalk benches along Broadway outside the M2M store and the buildings were ripped out. According to employees at local businesses, the benches had to be removed because they were attracting camping and drug use, CHS reported in December.

While they are located along the public right of way, the benches were assets managed by the properties but sorting out who makes the call on what around Capitol Hill Station isn’t easy. Continue reading →