The answer to last issue's trivia question:
What pioneering environmental law, adopted by Washington State in the 1970s, was one of the first of its kind in the United States to mandate state and local agencies to consider environmental impacts as part of their decision-making process?
D) Mount Baker Park Addition, designed by John C. Olmsted in the early 20th century, is a historic residential neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The neighborhood is known for its distinctive radial street layout, which deviates from the traditional grid pattern. This design was intended to create a visually appealing and navigable community, with streets radiating out from a central point. The use of curvilinear streets, which follow the natural topography of the land, adds to the neighborhood's organic and aesthetically pleasing environment.
The neighborhood features generous park-like green spaces, such as Mount Baker Park, which serve as central gathering points for residents. These spaces enhance the overall livability of the community by providing recreational opportunities and improving the quality of life for its inhabitants. The thoughtful integration of the natural landscape into the design, including the placement of homes and streets to complement existing features like hills and water bodies, exemplifies the Olmsted Brothers' emphasis on creating harmonious environments. Mount Baker Park Addition's innovative design principles have influenced subsequent suburban developments and left a lasting impact on urban planning practices.
