Near the end of April this year, URS completed a study looking at what it would take to reactivate the Waterfront Streetcar (including technical and political issues). I didn't actually read the entire 89-page report, but here is a summary of recommended reactivation strategies: While no major...
FIRST THURSDAY ALLEY PARTY in PIONEER SQUARE Thursday/July 7th - 5:30-8:30p In the alley WEST of Occidental (behind 314 1st Ave S, Seattle 98104) Art Installation by Joe Iano Live Music, Talented Artists & Light Snacks Click here to read more about the artists Need more info about the event? Contact Nikki...
Karass Creative is an amazing company located in Pioneer Square, who recently donated time and services (along with others in a rebranding committee) to redo the branding for our neighborhood, and for the Alliance for Pioneer Square. Pioneer Square has always been the heart and soul...
A Pioneer Square resident, Paul Hughes, has recently started a new company that I know will at least make my 88-year-old grandma happy. She doesn't have internet and I am way too lazy to send snail mail. According to Paul, it makes me a perfect customer...
Former Seattle Mayor Charley Royer (and amazing Pioneer Square resident) was named the 2011 Downtown Champion at the Downtown Seattle Association’s 53rd Annual Meeting Friday afternoon. The award was presented in recognition of Royer’s tireless efforts in helping to revitalize the Pioneer Square neighborhood, the development...
Intracorp IDs three Pioneer Square Buildings in default (PSBJ) Miller confirmed that Vancouver B.C.-based Intracorp defaulted on a $26.5 million loan in from General Electric Capital Corp that was used to purchase the four Pioneer Square properties. Rep. Dennis Kucinich the kneeslapper -- not! (Seattle Times) Ha, ha,...
The Grand Opening of King Street Station's Jackson Plaza is happening Friday, June 24th from 10:30am - 11:15 am. After the cutting of the ribbon, the plaza will officially be opened to the public. ...
Please read the following letter from TAPS and consider making a donation to this fantastic organization. They have done and will do more for the neighborhood than many of us will ever know, and any donation will go directly towards helping make Pioneer Square a...
This will be the third year in a row that I've done the Seattle Rock N' Roll (half) Marathon -- it benefits the American Cancer Society and will bring over 28,000 runners and walkers to Seattle. It is also one of the only runs in...
All links concerning the City's plan to help our neighborhood (+ the Comcast announcement): McGinn says Internet will help draw business back to Pioneer Square (DJC) One broker said retail has been slow but office is strong because Pioneer Square has the kind of space that startups,...