Interesting tidbit from the morning newspaper - The South Lake Union Streetcar, which is currently under construction, had previously been known as the South Lake Union Trolley (S.L.U.T.).  Not the best choice.  And, well, area businesses & residents had been having fun with the acronym creating this apparently popular "Ride the S.L.U.T" t-shirts. 

 

Photo:  Seattle PI Newspaper 

On a serious note, the streetcar links the south Eastlake neighborhood (Lake Union) to Westlake Center in downtown, and is part of Paul Allen's vision to re-invent the South Lake Union area.  Half the funds for the $50 million dollar project was garnered through a voluntary tax from businesses on the streetcar route.

The route passes by three of Paul Allen's SLU condominium projects - Enso, 2200 Westlake and Rollin Street - as well as Microsoft's new SLU offices in the Westlake/Terry Building.

The streetcar is expected to be operational this coming December. Eventually, the plan is to extend the line to the University District, Capitol Hill and the International District.


 

3 Comments on Seattle - A little less slutty

I guess that's better than "Take a S.L.U.T. home!"

09/18/2007 09:22 PM by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

We could have had a lot of fun with that one.

09/18/2007 10:51 PM by Ben Kakimoto - Seattle Condo Specialist (John L. Scott - Seattle | Belltown)

With a title like this I had to read more about slutty Seattle. Seriously funny.

09/19/2007 12:50 AM by Albuquerque Real Estate | Ashley Drake Gephart (Keller Williams Realty)

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