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March Newsletter

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Monthly Staff Feature: Lisa Howard, Alliance For Pioneer Square Executive Director

In January, our fearless leader, Alliance for Pioneer Square Executive Director Lisa Howard returned from maternity leave after welcoming the newest addition to her growing family. With a few weeks back at the helm, Lisa reflects on 2020, shares with us her hopes for the neighborhood in 2021, and what her thoughts are on economic recovery for Pioneer Square.

In her role as Executive Director of the Alliance, Lisa uses her strong relationships with city leaders and key organizations to advocate for the neighborhood and the issues that impact Pioneer Square at the city, county, and state levels.

February Newsletter

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Monthly Staff Feature: Jessa Timmer, Alliance for Pioneer Square Deputy Director

Our Deputy Director, Jessa Timmer, oversees an unprecedented number of projects impacting Pioneer Square using her extensive background in community engagement and organizational leadership. Since October 2020, she has led the organization while Lisa, our Executive Director, was on maternity leave- helping our staff and neighborhood businesses navigate the different phases of the pandemic. Recently, Jessa took some time out to share a few takeaways from what will soon be her first year anniversary with the Alliance.

Pioneer Square Marketplace

Pioneer Square’s Marketplace is a collective for Pioneer Square businesses to sell items such as clothing and apparel to gift cards and other merchandise. The marketplace brings together a collection of items from local shops, restaurants, art galleries, services and more in one location. Pioneer Square businesses can contact the Alliance for Pioneer Square to learn how they can register and submit products for sale and list delivery/takeout/special operating hours.

Occidental Square Project Update

Big changes are happening in Occidental Square Park, including the play area and in-construction pavilion.

The pavilion’s public opening celebration is planned for Spring 2021, when construction fencing can come down and large gatherings are allowed under the guidance of Public Health – Seattle & King County. Additional information regarding the opening of the Occidental Square pavilion will be communicated in Spring 2021.

Read more about the projects completed and underway in Occidental Square Park here.