17 Aug Viaduct construction, Alliance for Pioneer Square changes and First Hill Streetcar

Viaduct construction, Alliance for Pioneer Square changes and First Hill Streetcar to be discussed at Aug. 19 neighborhood meeting.

On the third Thursday of each month, WSDOT and SDOT host a public meeting to discuss plans to replace the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct and seawall. The purpose of these meetings is to provide information, and give neighbors an opportunity to comment and ask questions about how viaduct replacement and other relevant projects and programs will affect the Pioneer Square neighborhood.

This month’s meeting is at noon on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Klondike Gold Rush Museum (319 Second Ave. S.). Meeting topics include:

1. Viaduct construction update: Construction to replace the southern mile of the viaduct is now underway. Find out how current and upcoming work will affect you, and what state and local agencies are doing to keep the neighborhood vital during construction.
2. Alliance for Pioneer Square update: In June the Pioneer Square Community Association unveiled its new name and a new mission. Program Director Lisa Dixon will explain why changes were made and how the organization is working to revitalize the neighborhood.
3. First Hill Streetcar update: The City of Seattle is developing the First Hill Streetcar through an Interlocal Agreement with Sound Transit. SDOT Rail Transit Manager Ethan Melone will present information about the project and how it will affect Pioneer Square.

Please contact Chad Schuster (info below)  if you have any questions or topic ideas for future meetings. Also, if you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill out their neighborhood survey. Survey results will be used to help them keep neighbors informed during construction.

Chad Schuster
Communications and Public Involvement
Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program
SchustC@consultant.wsdot.wa.gov
(206) 267-3830

As a sidenote, you can read more about the history of the viaduct here or read a recent article on Crosscut titled ‘How the waterfront tunnel will save billions and help downtown biking.’