If you get something more in zoning, then we're also expecting something back for the community, more public amenities. But the whole issue of economic realities and feasibility is going to be important in this area. ... That's the kind of analysis we need to do.

Now we're seeing more private developers saying there is no question whether we should do this or not, we've got to.

Seattle is really on the national and international map in terms of green building. People in other cities call to ask what's happening here.

The earlier we intervene, the better off the community is and the (abusive) individual. The way we break this cycle is education, intervention and collaboration.

Someone did this for me when I was young, ... Someone - I don't know who - started a community garden in the middle of Philadelphia, and that's where I got the skills I needed to make it in the world. When I came here, Doug King knew how to support me while I did for others what had been done for me.

I want them to learn about community in my class, and I want them to believe in themselves. I want them to learn the value of volunteer work and that they can make a difference.