Alliance for Pioneer Square

Graffiti artists love it when their tag is seen by the entire city. The more exposure a tag gets, the more notoriety the artist gets. That’s why buildings with tags that are left untouched for long periods of time are magnets for more vandalism. This is also why we must work together as a community to report vandalism and take prompt action to clean up graffiti. If you see graffiti in Pioneer Square:

 

• Report online using the Online Report Form
• Call the City’s Graffiti Report Line at (206) 684-7587
• Make a police report to (206) 625-5011 when graffiti appears on your property.
• If you see an act of graffiti vandalism in progress, call 911 immediately. Graffiti vandals must be caught in the act to be prosecuted.

 

The Graffiti Nuisance Ordinance requires property owners to remove graffiti in a timely manner, or have the property considered a nuisance. Visit SPU’s website to learn more about how the ordinance affects property owners, as well as tips and resources on how to rid your property of graffiti. If you need more graffiti support, please contact the Alliance.

Springtime flower baskets, an annual neighborhood tradition, were hung in outdoor spaces today in Pioneer Square. The hanging plants bring color and life into the neighborhood, accenting the brick facade architecture of the district for a picturesque effect.

This year 80 flower baskets were purchased by the Pioneer Square Business Improvement Area, which is managed by the Alliance for Pioneer Square and implements marketing and promotions for the neighborhood throughout the year.

The flower baskets are provided by Marshall Walton Design Group and are maintained daily. They will be up through mid-October.

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

Highlights for Friday, May 18 – Friday, May 25

Corridor wide:

• Weekend viaduct closure begins tonight – Both directions of the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will close between the West Seattle Bridge and the north end of the Battery Street Tunnel from 11 p.m. Friday, May 18 until 5 a.m. Monday, May 21.

North end:

• John Street will close between Taylor Avenue North and Sixth Avenue North from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Sixth Avenue North is closed between Harrison and Thomas streets around-the-clock for sewer line installation until Tuesday, May 22.
• Northbound Sixth Avenue North will close between Harrison and Thomas streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, through Friday, May 25.

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