Alliance for Pioneer Square

The 4th Annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean was a great success thanks to over 150 volunteers who showed up at Occidental Park on Saturday morning, June 2nd. Volunteers came to Pioneer Square to remove graffiti, pick up litter, weed tree wells, stencil storm drains, mulch street medians, and plant pallet gardens for the neighborhood. So many volunteers and organizations made this happen, we couldn’t have done it without them!

Special shoutouts to all the teams who came and conquered those disheveled medians, tree wells, and littered streets! Thanks to Cleanscapes for picking up and disposing of the mulch bags.

Special thanks to SDOT crewmembers Darren, Gary, Cliserio, Christina, Humberto, Kim, and Paul for helping with road closures, coordination, and supplying mulch and tools. Thanks to Trade Craft Builders and Stadium Place for also loaning many of the tools.

And thank you to Weirdo for the t-shirt design, Starbucks for the coffee, and Ivar’s for the clam chowder lunch! Their donations have made this year’s neighborhood cleaning event extra special.

The Alliance for Pioneer Square is proud to organize this yearly community event in cooperation with the International Sustainability Institute. The Spring Clean is part of our ongoing mission to better Pioneer Square through advocacy, programming, marketing, and community action. Learn more about us at AllianceForPioneerSquare.org and stay up to date on the neighborhood at PioneerSquare.org.

Visit WSDOT’s website for a complete list of closures. Closure information changes frequently, so remember to check for updates throughout the week.

Highlights for Monday, June 4 – Saturday, June 9

North end:

• John Street will close between Taylor Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday for utility work. Alley access will be maintained.
• Sixth Avenue North will close between Harrison Street and Thomas Street around-the-clock from at 7 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Friday for utility work.

Central waterfront:

• The lanes adjacent to bus-stop islands on Alaskan Way and in the ferry holding area will close between Madison and Columbia streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Flaggers will alternate traffic in the intersection of Yesler Way and the road under the viaduct from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday.

South end:

• East Marginal Way South will close between South Atlantic Street to South Massachusetts Street from 7 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday. Local access will be maintained.

Quick links:

• Current Work: The most up-to-date resource for construction related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement.
• Traffic: Real-time conditions on Seattle area highways and many connecting streets.
• Transit: WSDOT funded additional bus service along routes affected by construction.
• Bike/walk: We maintain a safe and reliable path for bicyclists and pedestrians through the construction area.

Website links

Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program

SR 99 Tunnel Project | South Holgate Street to South King Street Project

 

4Culture is offering another round of funding for stewardship of historic properties all around King County, including those within the City of Seattle, through the Landmark Challenge Grants program. This program funds “bricks and mortar” projects on individually landmarked buildings, sites, structures, objects as well as those in designated districts. Funds awarded through this program may be used for upfront structural or conditions assessments, preservation plans, and cost estimating; architectural design and engineering; materials and contracted labor; essential building systems; and certain project management costs.

4Culture’s Landmark Challenge Grant application period is now open, and Wednesday noon-time workshops are underway through June 27th. Application deadline is July 11. Guidelines and applications are on the 4Culture website.