And here is chance number 2 this week for becoming more involved in the neighborhood. This meeting promises food, yelling, complaining, maybe even a fist fight -- you never know with Pioneer Square! Just kidding -- but if it makes you want to come, keep believing...
Although it has a ridiculously long acronym, PSIDCPDA (Pioneer Square, International District Community Preservation & Development Authority) is working to "preserve and protect the unique character of the two districts." On Wednesday (Nov 11), they are hosting their annual Town Hall meeting where people can come...
From the Seattle Times this weekend: "Elliott Bay Book Co. is considering moving from its iconic 36-year home in the city's historic Pioneer Square, the store manager confirmed Saturday. Tracy Taylor said a move "is a possibility. We're looking into it." She declined to elaborate and referred...
I've decided that any guy who has trouble picking up girls should head on down to Pioneer Square and start hanging out with the homeless guys. We’ve lived in P2 for over 2 months now, and I’ve heard so many great pick up lines, you...
The Broken Windows theory suggests that a high concentration of small, petty crimes leads to a higher incidence of bigger, nastier crimes. Ben Adler, a Next American City writer, looks at Berlin and Copenhagen and finds the crime trends don't match the idea behind Broken Windows. "Increasingly,...
I just put on my headphones to listen to some music at work, and the song “Waiting On the World to Change” came on. It makes me reflect on all the various situations in P2, and how many people have dedicated so much time to making...
Anyways, I’ve called 911 before when I thought I saw someone dealing, but first I had to talk to Chris (with PSCA) and our local cop about what a “drug deal” actually looks like and how to report it.