The most renowned symbol of Seattle's urban status is that of the space needle. Located in Seattle Center, this tower was built between 1961 and 1962 for the 1962 World's Fair.
As of April 1, 2009, Seattle has a population of 602,000 people. With its dense population, it is the largest city in the Northwestern United States and is the region's cultural, economic, and educational center.
The city is an example of urban sprawl, with its citizens largely dependent on automobiles, and is considered to be the one of the most congested cities in the US. The prominent Seattle neighborhoods are, to name a few:
Capital Hill: The most urban and densest neighborhood. Home to Cal Anderson Park and the 12th Avenue Business District.
Fremont: Located on the northern edge of Lake Washington Ship Canal, this area used to be an industrial neighborhood and has morphed into a zone of high-tech business.
Pioneer Square: The traditional heart of downtown Seattle. It has the largest collections of Victorian and Romanesque architecture in the US.
references:
http://www.visitseattle.org/
http://www.seattle.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_needle
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