What needs to happen for Fortson Square to finally become a safe, welcoming place to be? On New Year’s Day, two Pioneer Square residents were brutally attacked after confronting drug dealers blocking the entrance to their apartment building adjacent to Fortson Square (2nd Ave + Yesler)....
Although I shouldn't have been surprised when I started hearing rumors that the First Hill Streetcar may not come into our neighborhood as planned, I still couldn't really believe it as I talked with city staff to verify that it will possibly now stop at...
From Crosscut: Masins, a fine furniture store in Pioneer Square since 1946, has put its building up for lease and plans to close its store, says President Bob Masin. Masin gave three reasons for pulling out of Pioneer Square, where the store occupies four stories at 220...
[Yes, I marked this post as "politics" and "violence"] [caption id="attachment_3236" align="aligncenter" width="475" caption="Sign posted by Fenix Tattoo owner in Pioneer Square"][/caption] From the SDOT Parking Group: Parking. Whether it’s on the street or in a garage, it’s something that many people do on a regular basis. While...
I have called and complained, and not heard back about why Seattle City Light has blocked off two blocks of parking for a small road project. There are signs lining 2nd Ave Ext S between Yesler and Washington, and Washington Avenue, just north of 2nd that...
Yesterday, representatives from SDOT, OED, DPD, and City Council sat down with 13 Pioneer Square business owners and 4 residents to talk about one of the newest issues facing our neighborhood: Parking. Ali from Cherry Street Coffee, Brandi from The Central Saloon, and Sedat from Cafe...
A few weeks ago, Metro announced route changes, including changes to the waterfront bus (route 99), which will now run on a loop that goes south on the Waterfront, and north on 1st Avenue. They also noted the following: Buses will no longer be “wrapped” to look...
SDOT announced citywide changes to parking, but it seems like Pioneer Square is getting the worst of it. Sure, other neighborhoods are facing the same increases in rates and hours, but if we needed to, I'd be willing to pit our neighborhood against any of...
The eviction of artists at 619 Western has been all over the news the past week or so. Just last week, representatives from WSDOT reportedly stopped by the building during the artwalk to check out the artist studios that are planned to be torn down by...
Back in March I had the opportunity to walk with the Mayor on his Pioneer Square walking tour. It just so happened that I was scheduled to walk with him on the stretch of street where I live and pointed out a few concerns that...