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What Seattle would look like with more Space Needles, as displayed on a new Facebook page floating the idea following view battles with taller buildings proposed for South Lake Union. (Photo illustration by Michael Harthorne, original photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jelson25)

Brilliant idea so Seattle Space Needle views won't be blocked

March 14, 2013 @ 5:21 pm (Updated: 5:38 pm - 3/14/13 )

The Space Needle organization has been concerned about views of their Seattle landmark being blocked by taller buildings proposed for South Lake Union.

For every problem, there's an obvious solution. Duh, just build more Space Needles. In fact, you could string some wires between many needles and fly gondolas over the city too.

"A Space Needle view is the only thing that gives our lives meaning in Seattle," states the Facebook page Build Additional Space Needles.

A survey released this week by EMC Research - commissioned by the Space Needle - claims a majority of Seattle voters support protecting public views of the landmark from South Lake Union.

The survey found 76 percent supported the idea of "requiring that the new development rules for South Lake Union protect important public views."

On its website, the Space Needle asks residents to contact City Council members and encourage them to support keeping park and SLU views of the Space Needle as they finalize the zoning rules for the Seattle neighborhood.

But there are a lot of people who don't have a view of the majestic landmark now.

What about them?

Hence the build additional Space Needles campaign.

People who are having fun with the idea comment, "We need underwater Space Needles as well." Another readers suggests we build an Eiffel Tower because "it might help us export more Washington wine."

By LINDA THOMAS

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  • SeaMike01 wrote...
    Perfect
    December 31, 2001 6:03 pm
    Yes, we need to be able to see the Space Needle at all times, so this is the obvious solution. Why didn't I think of it before?
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  • Raymong wrote...
    There are
    January 1, 2002 4:34 am
    Plenty of space needles in Seattle,especially in city government.
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  • Chuck Gould wrote...
    What's a Space Needle?
    March 14, 2013 7:33 pm
    I do remember, growing up in this town, watching the structure as it was built. My clearest memory was formed as I sat in my mom's car one afternoon, for about a half hour, while she was applying for a job in the old School District Headquarters. (Coincidentally, I eventually bought the building next to the spot where she parked)

    My son turns 40 in June. The last time I set foot in the Space Needle was for his HS graduation celebration.

    It's surely blasphemy, but Seattle would get along very nicely without a mediocre restaurant rising 600 feet over lower Queen Anne.

    As far as the comment "The Space Needle is our only reason for existence in Seattle"? Oh, migod, somebody needs to find an actual life.

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  • SeattleNative wrote...
    What is the first thing that comes to most people's minds around the world when they think of Seattle?
    March 14, 2013 8:20 pm
    The Space Needle put Seattle on the world map.
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  • Serj wrote...
    you would be surprised
    March 14, 2013 8:49 pm
    at how many other things had put Seattle on the world map besides the space needle....like Starbucks and Grunge rock....
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  • mnpat wrote...
    "What is the first thing that comes to most people's minds around the world when they think of Seattle?"
    March 15, 2013 6:34 am
    Rain, suicide...just sayin
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  • SeaMike01 wrote...
    Sky City
    March 15, 2013 10:45 am
    My Japanese friend and I went to Sky City for dinner last year. The food was delicious and the service fantastic. I don't know why people complain about Sky City so much. I think it's just one of those places that people think they're "supposed" to complain about. Nothing that the negative people said about that restaurant happened when I was there, and the views were fantastic. My only concern was that it's pricey. But for a special occasion I'd go back again.
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  • Chuck Gould wrote...
    They call it "Sky City" now?
    March 15, 2013 11:32 am
    Regarding the "negative" comments on the restaurant, imagine the following scenario:

    Move the restaurant, with exactly the same food and pricing, to any ordinary location in Seattle. It might survive six months, at the max.

    Yeah, I haven't eaten there in over 20 years- but few of the reports from people who have are that encouraging.

    The food should complement the view. The view shouldn't be making up for a so-so restaurant experience at a premium price.

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  • SeaMike01 wrote...
    Nonsense
    March 16, 2013 4:57 pm
    No, it was a better meal than that. I don't think you know what you're talking about. Maybe you should actually, you know, GO there and try it instead of spewing second or third-hand information. As I said (or implied), it's one of those places that idiot blow-hards say negative things about in order to impress their friends. There are any number of other high-priced restaurants in Seattle that you could also say are overpriced for what you get.
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  • It's me! Ha ha! wrote...
    And what is the first thing that ILLEGAL ALIENS thing when they move to Seattle?
    March 15, 2013 3:23 am
    It ain't the Space Needle. Is is that Liberal Sissytown is a sanctuary city with unobstructed access to all the needles that they want. Thanks to all of us taxpaying Americans!
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  • SeaMike01 wrote...
    Amusing
    March 15, 2013 10:41 am
    Comments like this are why regular people don't want to be considered "Republicans" or "Conservatives" any more. Do you really want to be like this person? No, you don't.
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  • mnpat wrote...
    Just to help out in answering this multiple choice questions of what do people think about when you say Seattle....
    March 15, 2013 8:30 am
    I sent a question to friends from all over the country....#1 answer was Liberals, #2 answer was rain, #3 answer was cloudy....there ya go.
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  • USMC0311 wrote...
    Move it
    March 15, 2013 12:27 pm
    To the top of the water tower in Volunteer Park, problem solved!
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  • Mavila wrote...
    How can you not...
    March 15, 2013 4:54 pm
    see the Space Needle from south Lake Union?

    That area used to be bereft of any people whatsoever, but now that the hipster yuppie types have moved in to workplaces like Amazon, it's an issue all of a sudden.

    Get out of the office, take a walk and get some fresh air. You'll see the Space Needle sure enough.

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  • Daddy Dennis wrote...
    I love it!
    March 16, 2013 8:08 pm
    That picture is so great!

    I wish the designers of the new arena gave some thought to incorporating another Space Needle into their design. Are we really settling on this giant food processor/juicer look? C'mon Sonics! Build another Needle!

    GO SONICS!

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  • longwayhome wrote...
    AJ
    March 16, 2013 8:22 pm
    I still want to know how much you paid that woman to stand next to you for that picture. I can't imagine you having a wife or girlfriend, perhaps a reluctant sister?
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