Click on a thumbnail to see a page featuring a larger, more detailed version of the image. Kubota Gardens, a popular spot in Seattle's Rainier Beach neighborhood, provides an escape from urban traffic and congestion. Racial and cultural diversity is illustrated in a bus stop mural.
Rainier Beach has a natural setting that puts it among Seattle's most scenic places.
Project worker Velinda Woods examines Seward Park Estates, a past problem area for Rainier Beach. Emerson School was built in 1908 and is still in use for grades K-12. Lake Washington provides a picturesque backdrop for the historic school. Lisa Dodobara, left, Melissa Lau and Rebecca Porcaro prepare to perform a traditional Japanese dance at a community gathering. Darryl Dobson and Jude Siefker walk along a trail in Dead Horse Canyon where they and other volunteers are working to restore the canyon's beauty.