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Waterfront Clam Garden

Last week I had the privilege of touring Seattle’s new waterfront park with my friend Owen Oliver. A writer and artist, he has been a key consultant to park designers highlighting Coast Salish priorities. We first met several years ago when he reached out to me about my book Homewaters. I was deeply honored when he wrote: “I appreciated everything you did to give justice to the landscape learned knowledge of the Indigenous people.” Since then, we have had many fine conversations; I always learn from Owen.

Our tour began in the north at Pike Place Market. Owen emphasized the place-based design…

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