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Business & Community Development Update – July 2014

The amount of activity in the neighborhood is dizzying. New leases are getting signed, spaces are in build-out mode, and doors are opening for business. Sidewalk cafes are popping up just in time for our long-awaited summer. The farmers market, ArtsParks installations, and buskers are back in the parks. And the World Cup is bringing people together in bars, restaurants, conference rooms, lobbies, and Nord Alley. Where else could you possibly want to be right now?

The new Pioneer Square Map & Guide will be out soon, but here’s a head start on what’s new and unfolding. While it’s easy to get caught up in all that’s new and shiny, remember our existing businesses have been hard at work making this the neighborhood where others want to set up shop. So get out there. Take a walk. Visit a new restaurant, whether it’s new to Pioneer Square or new to you. Meet a friend for happy hour. Buy something for yourself, just because you can. Enjoy your neighborhood.

Newly open for business

Joe’s Cantina

Tango Zulu (opening July 3)

Damn the Weather

The Hidden Alchemist

Intermezzo

The Cellar at E Smith Mercantile

Hall Spassov Gallery (opening July3)

Coming soon

Pilchuck Glass School – office and gallery

Good Bar

Pizzeria Gabbiano

Elm Coffee

Sprout

Parks & Gateways Project Jumps a Hurdle

Working with a dynamic group of volunteers, the Alliance submitted a grant request to hire a consultant to lead the neighborhood through a process to create a concept plan for our eleven parks and gateways. Our end goal is to then develop a master design plan for one of them. The grant application was submitted to the City’s Department of Neighborhoods (DON) for $100,000.

We recently learned that DON’s Citywide Review Team made a recommendation to the Mayor, City Council and the City Neighborhood Council to make the full award. Barring any unforeseen disapproval, we’re cautiously optimistic we’ll be funded in the autumn.

The idea for the project was inspired in part by an event led by the Seattle Parks Foundation. Foundation staff conducted a parks assessment tour for community members, City staff and Alliance staff last spring. The analysis suggested environmental design could help our parks feel safer and rethinking our gateways could help visitors recognize they’re entering a grand historic district.

The Alliance appreciates the opportunity the DON grant would provide. Our neighborhood thrives when our community works together. This project will work to bring out the best in the neighborhood.

Pike Place Express Market Returns to Pioneer Square

It’s back! The Pike Place Market Express Market has returned to Pioneer Square for a second year, making fresh produce easily accessible throughout the entire summer! The Express markets bring the Market’s fresh, local produce to Seattle residents and workers via “pop-up” markets one-day a week from June to the first week of October. Fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers and more are available weekly. You can sign up for a weekly “fresh sheet” update here and information regarding each week’s farmers and other news will be sent directly to your inbox.

The Express Market also offers a Fresh Bucks Program and SNAP, making fresh produce more accessible for everyone.

Occidental Park, Pioneer Square
Wednesdays, 10 AM – 2 PM
S Main St & Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/express-markets