Here’s that “I got mine, bitches” monologue from Montlake Susan.
February 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Here’s that “I got mine, bitches” monologue from Montlake Susan.
Deciding to let HOV 2+ drivers use the transit exit ramps in Montlake was so fucking dumb. Half of these drivers don't have two people in their car.
May 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Deciding to let HOV 2+ drivers use the transit exit ramps in Montlake was so fucking dumb. Half of these drivers don't have two people in their car.
JUST ANNOUNCED: The bike and pedestrian "land bridge" over SR 520 in Montlake, one of the final elements of the overall Montlake highway lid project, will open to the public with an inaugural ride on Saturday, December 14 at 11am.
November 19, 2024 at 11:33 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED: The bike and pedestrian "land bridge" over SR 520 in Montlake, one of the final elements of the overall Montlake highway lid project, will open to the public with an inaugural ride on Saturday, December 14 at 11am.
The Montlake Lid is the worst infrastructure project in Seattle since I-5.
April 21, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The Montlake Lid is the worst infrastructure project in Seattle since I-5.
Montlake “HOV” exit on the lid: every car but one is single‑occupant and illegally slowing down buses. If we’re not going to enforce traffic law, we should make this exit bus‑only.
April 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Montlake “HOV” exit on the lid: every car but one is single‑occupant and illegally slowing down buses. If we’re not going to enforce traffic law, we should make this exit bus‑only.
I still think Tangletown Montlake and Madrona are better places for new homes to be built than in SoDo.
January 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I still think Tangletown Montlake and Madrona are better places for new homes to be built than in SoDo.
“It’s time for more vacation walkies, today we’re exploring the Montlake neighborhood in Seattle, won’t you join us PLEASE?!” 🧵
September 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
“It’s time for more vacation walkies, today we’re exploring the Montlake neighborhood in Seattle, won’t you join us PLEASE?!” 🧵
A short birding story. 🪶
This morning I was at Montlake Fill in Seattle when I passed a guy who was lighting up a massive joint. He stopped me.
"Hey man, did you see the thrasher?"
To be honest, I couldn't see shit. This was the scene. And thrashers shouldn't be within a thousand miles of here.
This morning I was at Montlake Fill in Seattle when I passed a guy who was lighting up a massive joint. He stopped me.
"Hey man, did you see the thrasher?"
To be honest, I couldn't see shit. This was the scene. And thrashers shouldn't be within a thousand miles of here.
October 13, 2024 at 2:25 AM
A short birding story. 🪶
This morning I was at Montlake Fill in Seattle when I passed a guy who was lighting up a massive joint. He stopped me.
"Hey man, did you see the thrasher?"
To be honest, I couldn't see shit. This was the scene. And thrashers shouldn't be within a thousand miles of here.
This morning I was at Montlake Fill in Seattle when I passed a guy who was lighting up a massive joint. He stopped me.
"Hey man, did you see the thrasher?"
To be honest, I couldn't see shit. This was the scene. And thrashers shouldn't be within a thousand miles of here.
avg single family home in montlake is $1,42M - nearly double seattle average.
the mortgage cost of average $1,42M home in montlake today w/ 10% down is $8,000 a month.
homes in montlake were selling for $150~200k in the early-90s.
the inflation adjusted value of $200k in 1994 is $0.42M today
the mortgage cost of average $1,42M home in montlake today w/ 10% down is $8,000 a month.
homes in montlake were selling for $150~200k in the early-90s.
the inflation adjusted value of $200k in 1994 is $0.42M today
February 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
avg single family home in montlake is $1,42M - nearly double seattle average.
the mortgage cost of average $1,42M home in montlake today w/ 10% down is $8,000 a month.
homes in montlake were selling for $150~200k in the early-90s.
the inflation adjusted value of $200k in 1994 is $0.42M today
the mortgage cost of average $1,42M home in montlake today w/ 10% down is $8,000 a month.
homes in montlake were selling for $150~200k in the early-90s.
the inflation adjusted value of $200k in 1994 is $0.42M today
The bus I was on finally turned on to Montlake Blvd. 18 minutes after it exited 520, and 10 minutes after it dropped me off.
18 minutes to go 0.3 miles in an HOV lane.
18 minutes to go 0.3 miles in an HOV lane.
April 21, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The bus I was on finally turned on to Montlake Blvd. 18 minutes after it exited 520, and 10 minutes after it dropped me off.
18 minutes to go 0.3 miles in an HOV lane.
18 minutes to go 0.3 miles in an HOV lane.
Grateful for any extra light we can get.
January 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Grateful for any extra light we can get.
NEW STORY // Sunday Video: Bike Tour of Montlake Lid and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening www.theurbanist.org/2024/12/29/s...
Sunday Video: Bike Tour of Montlake Lid and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening - The Urbanist
# Best Side Cycling was on hand for the grand opening of the Montlake Lid and pedestrian bridge over SR 520 on December 14. Check out this great new connection.
www.theurbanist.org
December 30, 2024 at 7:24 PM
NEW STORY // Sunday Video: Bike Tour of Montlake Lid and Pedestrian Bridge Grand Opening www.theurbanist.org/2024/12/29/s...
February 8, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Have I posted my favorite bus queue jump in Seattle to this platform yet?
(Montlake Boulevard NE at NE Pacific Street)
(Montlake Boulevard NE at NE Pacific Street)
July 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Have I posted my favorite bus queue jump in Seattle to this platform yet?
(Montlake Boulevard NE at NE Pacific Street)
(Montlake Boulevard NE at NE Pacific Street)
Love this wall of windows at the Montlake branch of the Seattle public library
December 12, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Love this wall of windows at the Montlake branch of the Seattle public library
'Since 1950, Montlake has experienced massive infrastructure changes, on the one hand, and virtually zero residential changes, on the other hand.'
montlake should be an entire car-light ecodistrict with homes for thousands.
instead it is full of $2M homes and a history of colonization & exclusion
montlake should be an entire car-light ecodistrict with homes for thousands.
instead it is full of $2M homes and a history of colonization & exclusion
The history of the Montlake neighborhood puts a new zoning proposal in perspective, and it raises questions about how Seattle should grow.
Leafy, close-in Montlake under pressure to add density
The history of the Montlake neighborhood puts a new zoning proposal in perspective, and it raises questions about how Seattle should grow.
www.seattletimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
'Since 1950, Montlake has experienced massive infrastructure changes, on the one hand, and virtually zero residential changes, on the other hand.'
montlake should be an entire car-light ecodistrict with homes for thousands.
instead it is full of $2M homes and a history of colonization & exclusion
montlake should be an entire car-light ecodistrict with homes for thousands.
instead it is full of $2M homes and a history of colonization & exclusion
wallingford, greenwood, madrona, montlake, maple leaf, queen anne, magnolia, ravenna, admiral, wedgwood, et al - when?
Want to know what it would look like if progressives lived their stated values?
It would look like this:
"We are a rich enclave, we need to do our part. There is a clash between a lot of our neighbors’ image of themselves and reality of the wealth they have.”
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/n...
It would look like this:
"We are a rich enclave, we need to do our part. There is a clash between a lot of our neighbors’ image of themselves and reality of the wealth they have.”
www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/n...
Meet the S.F. group begging the city to build more housing in its ‘rich’ neighborhood
A San Francisco group of Bernal Heights residents is begging the city to build more housing in its ‘rich’ neighborhood.
www.sfchronicle.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
wallingford, greenwood, madrona, montlake, maple leaf, queen anne, magnolia, ravenna, admiral, wedgwood, et al - when?
The migration is complete: On Montlake has a new home. Come check it out:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
On Montlake has a new home
Welcome to the new era.
www.onmontlake.com
February 24, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The migration is complete: On Montlake has a new home. Come check it out:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
On Montlake is 3 years old — and still human.
Some thoughts on the business as we head into Year 4:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
Some thoughts on the business as we head into Year 4:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
On Montlake is 3 years old — and still human
Here's to Year 4.
www.onmontlake.com
March 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
On Montlake is 3 years old — and still human.
Some thoughts on the business as we head into Year 4:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
Some thoughts on the business as we head into Year 4:
www.onmontlake.com/on-montlake-...
“Not too hot, plenty of shade. Montlake is a great walkies! Thanks for hanging out, we’ll see you again soon!”
July 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“Not too hot, plenty of shade. Montlake is a great walkies! Thanks for hanging out, we’ll see you again soon!”
“Today we were in Montlake, a neighborhood full of lovely craftsman and Tudor revival houses from the early 1900s. And so many flowers!”
July 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“Today we were in Montlake, a neighborhood full of lovely craftsman and Tudor revival houses from the early 1900s. And so many flowers!”
Sights of the initial crowd to walk and roll across the brand new Montlake Lid Pedestrian Bridge.
December 14, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Sights of the initial crowd to walk and roll across the brand new Montlake Lid Pedestrian Bridge.