Tunnel_13411026 by f8stop from the Seattlest Flickr pool.
Seattlest Recommends: South Lake Union Block Party
There's a lot to do this weekend, but it won't mean a thing if you don't kick it off right with a Friday by the lake. Aren't you due for another block party?
Mind the Mess: Mercer Off-Ramps Closed This Weekend
Traffic's going to get icky this weekend in South Lake Union. Arm yourself with knowledge or...you know. Just don't drive.
Neighborhood News and Local Blog Roundup
CHS is wonking on (and on) about development plans around the Capitol Hill light rail station because there are community forums coming up and if you don't go, you can't complain later that your ideas were ignored by "the Man." Also, Cap to the Hill pleads for you to stop in at Boom Noodle. West Seattle Blog noted Elliott Bay Brewing is pouring a chocolate porter. 'Nuff said. The Rainier Valley Post reminds us all that February 7 is Neighbor Appreciation Day. The Magnolia Voice hits a recessionary note, with news of a townhouse developer switching to apartments mid-stream. And The Southlake details why condo financing is such a touchy subject down in SLU.
Just What South Lake Union Needs—Flex Scooters
With all the construction, trolley tracks, and "Motorcycles Use Extreme Caution" signs around South Lake Union, this sounds like an accident (or numerous accidents) in the making. "Scoot About" is looking to become the ZipCar of the scooter market in South Lake Union.

