The Alliance for Pioneer Square works to help preserve what makes Pioneer Square the most authentic, engaging and dynamic neighborhood in Seattle.
We are moving our office to a larger space next door! The move will help us accommodate internal growth as we make further progress in the neighborhood.
Please note that our email and servers will be down for most of the week starting Tuesday, October 8, 2013. We hope to be back online Monday, October 14th. Communication will be challenging, so we thank you for your patience as we get back up and running.
Two wonderful pieces of news for the neighborhood.
1. The Pioneer Square BIA expansion was passed unanimously by City Council on Monday September 23rd. This ensures that Pioneer Square will have resources for on-going economic development for years to come. What does this mean to me you ask? If you want additional information please visit our BIA Expansion page on our web-site or e-mail BIA@pioneersquare.org and one of our team will answer your questions. On behalf of the BIA Ratepayer Board, I would like to thank all of the neighborhood business owners and staff who stepped up to ensure that this happened. It was truly a team effort. Well done everyone!
2. Yesterday afternoon the City Council passed a piece of legislation that allows the development at 200 Occidental to move forward (PDF of Council Bill). The Community Benefits of this development include several components….activating the east edge of Occidental Park (something the neighborhood has long wanted/needed), brings much needed market rate residential apartments to Pioneer Square, and lastly, the developer will be purchasing and installing a Portland Loo….something else Pioneer Square has long needed. This too was an effort that required many partners. Our thanks to everyone who worked on the various aspects of this project.
Thanks to everyone for their on-going support and belief in a better Pioneer Square. See you in the neighborhood!
Leslie Smith
Executive Director
ALLIANCE FOR PIONEER SQUARE
Yes, it’s still happening in the Square.
The transformation taking place as Altstadt prepares to open its doors to serve beer and brats is stunning. They assure us it will be this month. We’re watching and counting the days.
Across the street, E. Smith Mercantile is offering a selection of snack and small bites with their classic cocktail menu in their new back bar. In a couple of weeks, they’ll offer an extended offering of entrees and specialty cocktails featuring house-made infusions and bitters. Bar hours are Tuesday through Friday from 4pm to “close.” (“Close” meaning until the people are gone. They’ve been shutting down around 10-10:30 lately.)
Coming soon: A family-friendly restaurant in Smith Tower! Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill & Irish Pub (O’Donnells for short) will be about much more than corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day. Shawn O’Donnell’s excitement about being part of the new Pioneer Square story is contagious. We’ll keep you posted on details.
The party will be at Ebbets Field Flannels on Friday, October 25. They’ll be hosting a Grand Opening celebration in their new space at 119 S. Jackson, along with a pop-up shop for PF Flyers. A DJ will be spinning 45s from the sixties. How fun does that sound!?
Work continues at London Plane’s second space on Occidental Mall. Be sure to stop by to shop, eat, or enjoy a glass of wine at their open space at the other end of the block.
As always, more is bubbling behind the scenes that we hope to share soon.
Stay in touch!
KAREN TRUE
Business & Community Development
ALLIANCE FOR PIONEER SQUARE