Writing Prompt: In your article about the light rail expansion on Seattle’s Eastside, explore the potential economic and social impacts of the new stations on local businesses and the surrounding community. Highlight specific establishments, such as K-Street Barbecue and A Masquerade Costume, that may thrive or face challenges due to increased foot traffic. Encourage readers to embrace sustainable transportation by using the light rail for their travels and to engage with the evolving local landscape. Discuss how this expansion might create new job opportunities and foster creative local arts, urging support for performing arts spaces near the new stations. Conclude by inviting readers to actively participate in the community’s transformation by visiting businesses and attending local events.