It was put in place to help protect the space shuttle from bird strike damage.

VOA: special.2009.04.01

Today,the Space Needle is the most popular place for visitors to Seattle.

VOA: special.2009.03.04

And if they do, it can be very expensive. So we see unused space as a great place to grow food that will make it more accessible for people."

VOA: special.2010.07.06

In their place are vacancies and signs advertising space for rent.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20