21 Jan Pioneer Square a “hotbed for tech companies”

According to the DJC, Seattle’s recession ended a week ago.

The reason being that Isilon just rented 180,000 sq ft in Pioneer Square.

“A lot of the action has been in Pioneer Square, and this has Kevin Daniels, president of Daniels Development, eager to start what is billed as the largest transit-oriented development in the Northwest: the 1.5 million-square-foot North Lot.”

TechFlash also featured the Isilon move, stating that “Pioneer Square has developed into a hotbed for technology companies over the years, with a number of startups locating in some of the quirky brick office spaces in the historic district. Other companies in the area include Sharebuilder and Nuance Communications.”

“The vibe down in Pioneer Square is really building and growing. It is a really vibrant place,” said Blessington, noting that many of the city’s transportation hubs are coming together in the neighborhood. “For us, it was just a perfect fit.”