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It may not be your first choice or your second, in fact, most people avoid alleys. But in parts of Seattle, people are crowding in. Back alleys have become the new front porch. Cleared out and cleaned up many alleys have become a place to build community, exchange wedding vows, and even a spot to honor the dead. So, what's behind this renaissance? And where is it happening? Join Diane Duthweiler on a tour of Seattle's revitalized alleys.