Why so many Seattle sidewalks are in bad shape
Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems?
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative labor reporter focusing on workplace safety, labor organizing and worker rights. lizzgiordano@cascadepbs.org
Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems?
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