A lot is changing on a daily basis as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s difficult to keep track of all that’s going on and how our lives are being affected. Check here for news and updates about the Pioneer Square neighborhood and our broader community.
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Below is data from 1980 to present showing the volume and variety of development that has taken place in the area of South Downtown, including Pioneer Square, Chinatown/ID, Little Saigon and Greater Duwamish/Stadium zone. The studied expanse duplicates the areas under consideration for increased zoning...
IMAGE OF THE WEEK: Although [partially] inappropriate, this wins image of the week because everyone should get their photo with Santa...
Thanks to Storefronts Seattle, Architecture 101 will now have classes in a storefront space located in the International District. That will mean more room to expand and an opportunity to collaborate with two architects, Kim Krech and Jon Zegers. Their Behind the Eye Studio who will...
Some pretty amazing prizes are being offered for participating in the Pioneer Square Holiday Shopping Event (which starts today!). As a reminder, all you need to do to be eligible for a prize is to shop at participating business on 12/9 and 12/16 (see more...
A few weeks ago, the city of Seattle and its neighborhood business district partners launched the Only in Seattle marketing campaign, a visually lush celebration of the many locally owned “hidden gem” retail shops and restaurants in Seattle‟s unique neighborhoods. From retro video games in...
Saturday, December 11th at 6pm: Africa Themed Gala at Revolution Books, dinner, a movie and browsing the living history found in the curated collection of books and art at Revolution Books in Pioneer Square, visit http://www.revolutionbookssea.org/ DINNER—AFRICAN CUISINE The bookstore will be transformed into a dinner theater....
From galleries and bookstores to small boutiques and quaint eateries you’ll find a one-of-a-kind holiday experience in Pioneer Square: Shop the Square! Join us Thursday, December 9th and 16th from 4-7 pm for an evening of shopping and dining! Pick up your punch card during the event...
NEWS Umbrellagate: Overblown (PubliCola) Talks about SDOT's umbrella dance (part of a campaign to raise awareness about pedestrian safety) and how certain media outlets are blowing it out of proportion. Video and photos of this fantastic flash mob coming soon. Spontaneous Seattle (Vancouver Sun) A walk around the city,...
With the onset of winter weather, vehicle and pedestrian collisions are at their highest, so the City wants to remind drivers and walkers to be more aware of their surroundings. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't think of a better...
Hopefully you were able to make it down to First Thursday this month, because there were a ton of things happening in Pioneer Square. The Forgotten Works Challenge at TK, SOIL, Seattle Storefronts, Round 2, Crosscut Open House, and more. I tried to walk around to...