17 Jun PSCA changes name and organization model

A letter from the now former Pioneer Square Community Association has gone out to neighborhood businesses as they are in the process of adopting a new “Main Street” model, and have changed their name to reflect those changes.

PSCA has changed their name to The Alliance for Pioneer Square, with the tagline “New Energy for Seattle’s Historic Neighborhood.” And everyone knows that an organization with such a long name should think about how it will be shortened (a lesson learned from the South Lake Union Trolley naming committee). I suggested that their acronym become like the Pioneer Square International District Community Preservation and Development Authority’s (PSIDCPDA), but no one took me seriously. So instead of my suggested TAPSNESHN, they’ll become TAPS or The Alliance.

Building on the recent Pioneer Square Revitalization planning efforts, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new organization. Adding to the strength and talent of the neighborhood, we are bringing together new board members, new staff, a new name, and new energy for the neighborhood. We are committed to a focus on neighborhood and economic revitalization building on the assets of our Historic District.

Over the next couple of weeks, staff and board members will be walking the neighborhood discussing future plans and reaching out for ideas and new partners. We hope to see each of you and explain the plans for the next few months including training, participation and volunteer opportunities. We are excited at the opportunities for the neighborhood and welcome your comments and participation.

Board of Directors
Charley Royer, Co-Chair Resident & Business Owner
Kevin Daniels, Co-Chair Nitze Stagen & Daniels Development
Paul Swegle, Treasurer ING Sharebuilder
Adam Hasson, Secretary SAMIS
Shelby Brammer, Resident
Rick Friedhoff, Compass Housing Alliance
Hugh Holman, Marcus’s Martini Heaven
Jen Kelly, Resident & New Pioneer Square Blog
Rich Reel, Property Owner
Ryan Smith, Martin Smith

Staff
Leslie Smith, Executive Director
Lisa Dixon, Program Director
Liz Stenning, Project Manager
Samantha McCoy, Marketing/Administration
Philip Craft, Park Concierge

If you would like to read the Revitalization Plan click here. If you would like to review and comment on the Draft Conceptual Plan for Trail to Treasure click here. And if you would like to get engaged call us at 206.667.0687 or e-mail us at info@pioneersquare.org.