On Wednesday afternoon, many stakeholders and Pioneer Square interest groups gathered together to listen to Donovan Rypkema's revaluation of the neighborhood. (to read more about the background of the Mayor's "Revitalization Committee," click here). He started out the presentation by stating that his recommendations for 2009...
Announcing a new competition for Pioneer Square residents! I know that there are a lot of you who have Christmas Trees up -- I can see them through your windows. And now that I write that, I should just clarify that I don't go around looking...
Here is a letter I just received from Peter Aaron, the owner of the Elliott Bay Book Co, where he confirms the very sad news that he is moving the bookstore to Capitol Hill. December 10, 2009 A NEW CHAPTER After many weeks of speculation about the future...
Outgoing Mayor Greg Nickels, and the Seattle Dept of Planning and Development have submitted proposed changes to the South Downtown Plan. According to the SPD, South Downtown includes: Pioneer Square, Chinatown/ International District, Little Saigon and other areas east of Interstate 5, and land around the...
The city is hosting a series of Open Houses on potential routes for the new First Hill Streetcar. Their goal is to "educate residents and businesses about potential routes and get feedback." (via DJC - subscription only) The line will connect the International District, Pioneer Square,...
The Seattle Times just came out with an article titled "Fashion boutiques try on Pioneer Square." The article goes into detail about different retail business already in Pioneer Square, and others thinking about opening shop down here. Businesses include: Gems Sneaker Shop Elliott Bay Book Co Deli Neodandi House of...
Ideas for Seattle is a website that let’s anyone submit ideas for the future of our city (on behalf of Mayor-Elect McGinn). You can then log in and are given 10 votes to disperse among the ideas already submitted (a max of 3 per idea). Here...
I meant to post this last week, but forgot (obviously). I was almost too embarrassed to post it, but I apparently have no shame. Also, I decided that even though I missed telling you about the actual used media drive (which ended yesterday), you can still...
As a day known for crazy deals and even crazier crowds, there is another thing to be aware of: Car prowls. Pioneer Square (and downtown Seattle) are fairly notorious for car break-ins, but shoppers should be especially wary today. With a tendency to keep gifts in...
Received this notice from the PSCA -- and if there is an opportunity to add input on the new administration, everyone who has an opinion should contribute. Unless your opinion is to add more shelters and drug depots to P2. Please keep those to yourselves. Mayor-Elect...