SEATTLE — The future of Seattle’s iconic Gas Works Park could be decided this week as city officials consider whether to remove climbable features from the park’s historic industrial structures, a move supporters say is necessary for safety, but critics argue would fundamentally alter the landmark.
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday afternoon to review a proposal from Seattle Parks and Recreation that would remove ladders, stairs, platforms, and other elements that allow people to climb the former gasification plant towers overlooking Lake Union.
The meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the L2 floor of Seattle City Hall…