The Seattle metropolitan area's almost four million residents make up close to half the state's population and are a vibrant and diverse mix that power the area's our renowned arts, festivals, and food scenes—all while wearing fashionable raincoats. 156 days of light rain annually add up to one of the best things about life in the PNW (Pacific Northwest)—the parks. Living in our downtown Seattle apartments provides unprecedented access to  Made up of acres of forests, sea cliffs, beaches, and hiking trails., there’s no shortage of ways to get your nature and fitness fix.