The Pioneer Square Neighborhood Plan presents a multifaceted vision that is supported by several Livable South Downtown Land Use recommendations. Key among the neighborhood’s interests are the following: Preservation of historic character Growth of a significant residential population Future development that knits-together the neighborhood and investments in public...
Clean & Green Seattle 2nd Annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean A program of the Pioneer Square Community Association with support from the City of Seattle DATE: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 9am - 12pm WHERE: Pioneer Square Park (1st Ave & Yesler Way) It's no secret that Pioneer Square's public...
WSDOT has set up a website for Pioneer Square businesses and residents to get information regarding how the Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Programs will affect them over the next decade (or so). Here's a basic timeline of the construction that the Pioneer Square area will see...
NEWS Community capitalism still works (Seattle Times) A look at Washington CASH, soon to be a new Pioneer Square fixture with Ventures, their retail store. Check out this incredible company. 10 great ways to spend your tax refund (Seattle Times) #8 -- A Salumi's lunch date. I have yet...
Daniels Development Co recently did a great visual representation of ideas that could make King Street Station more functional and what the area could look like in 5 years. Artwork by Craig Thorpe Things to look for in the rendering: 2nd Ave Ext is removed and creates a...
On April 15, 2010, Partners in Preservation, a partnership between the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express, announced 25 sites in the Seattle/Puget Sound area that will be eligible to win 1 million dollars to support preservation efforts. Voting starts on April 15th and closes...
As first reported on the Capitol Hill Seattle blog, we are losing our florist of 28 years to Capitol Hill. In an email at the end of March, Megan stated that "I love this neighborhood. I am saddened to leave it, but in the same breath...
Synapse206 is starting a 50% off all inventory sale tomorrow. It is a great opportunity for folks to score some great items at below cost prices. Check out a review I did of Synapse back in January. The sale begins April 15th and continues through May. For...
With road and bridge construction to replace the southern mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct scheduled to begin this summer, WSDOT and SDOT are launching a series of monthly meetings in Pioneer Square to spread the word about how this project will affect the neighborhood. Sponsored...
Here are photos from Occidental Mall + Occidental Park after the immigration rally and the glee flash mob. Check out the previous links to see a more detailed write up and videos -- it was a gorgeous, sunny day on Saturday and it was great...