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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Tomorrow, the city council will take public comment on Councilmember Tim Burgess’ Public Safety proposal. The public safety plan includes restrictions on aggressive solicitation near ATMs and parking pay stations, an increase in the number of police officers and a return to dedicated foot patrols...
I never miss an opportunity to plug the "Revitalize Pioneer Square" suggestion on Mayor McGinn's Ideas for Seattle site (go add your vote -- I still want to beat the nude beaches suggestion). It has held on to it's #5 position for a while (since the...
Pioneer Square had five bald eagles in Occidental park for more than an hour this afternoon. Quite the crowd gathered in the park to watch them in the trees and circling overhead. Thanks to Annie for the great pictures! (and for thoughtfully framing Smith Tower in...
NEWS Self-described 'space cowboy,' 'vampire' sparks bomb scare (KOMO News) Great article with lots of pictures and even video of the arrest of a homeless man who claimed to have a pipe bomb strapped to his wrist. Apparently he left DESC, went to the Union Gospel Mission,...
But how do you pronounce Delicatus? I'm so glad that you were wondering -- per their website, it's pronounced "del-i-kot-uhs." Though I hope that it doesn't become like La Quinta. I worked there for a while and I can't tell you how annoying it was when...
I’m Sounders ‘til I die, I’m Sounders ‘til I die, I know I am, I’m sure I am, I’m Sounders ‘til I die...
The monthly Revitalization Committee was last Friday, where the committee discussed the current draft of the Pioneer Square Economic Development Plan. Here are the five main goals of the plan: Engage Businesses and Support Business Growth Improve Public Safety and Civility Improve the Built Environment in the Square Marketing, Branding,...
If you have walked around Pioneer Square lately, you will see some small, but positive things have been happening in the neighborhood. The Pioneer Square Community-funded Mural was just finished last week by local artist, Jeff Jacobson, who "worked closely with the Seattle preservation board and...
Pioneer Square was full of activity last week -- and most of it was positive. Events full of people, announcements of fantastic new businesses moving in, and moving forward with the Revitalization Committee. Check it out: NEWS The curse of the 'Sinking Ship' (Seattle Times) Great article about...
You should be embarrassed if you're reading this because you saw the "what you missed" part in the title and you thought "what DID I miss?" But just in case you have a good excuse, here are some photos from First Thursday in Pioneer Square: The...