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Update to the Neighborhood – July 2013

Update on the BIA Expansion & Renewal

We have submitted the majority of the BIA petitions to the city and anticipate a positive process through committee and the City Council later this summer. We will make hearing dates and times available when we know them. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with all neighborhood businesses to continue the positive economic development of Pioneer Square.

Neighborhood Meeting on Street Civility

The Alliance is hosting a neighborhood meeting with representatives of the Mayor’s office, Seattle Parks, Seattle Police Department and other partners to discuss our parks and public spaces and what we can all do to improve street civility. The meeting is Thursday, July 11^th at 7:30 am at the Grand Central Bakery. If you are interested in attending please e-mail leslie@pioneersquare.org.

Keep your eye on the Park…if you haven’t visited the Wednesday Farmers Market, please step away from that desk and wander on down…the offerings are fabulous.

Enjoy the weather and the neighborhood. And thanks again for your support. See you in the neighborhood!

Update to the Neighborhood – June 2013

Happy June everyone…remember to step away from that desk, business, or storefront and enjoy the weather and the farmers market and all the fun summer offerings!

We are so excited about our progress on the BIA expansion. We are successful in our campaign and are gathering the last of the petitions to submit to the city. I know you are aware of our work to improve Pioneer Square for everyone; so let’s maintain the momentum. We encourage you to be part of the positive change in Pioneer Square, submit your petition!

See you in the neighborhood.

Leslie Smith

Executive Director

Alliance for Pioneer Square

Update to the Neighborhood – March 2013

Two Things this Month

Changes to the Pioneer Square BIA

A goal critical to the future of the Alliance and the neighborhood… aligning the Pioneer Square BIA with the Historic District boundary was originally articulated in the Pioneer Square 2015 neighborhood plan. After many months of work the BIA Ratepayer Board and the Alliance for Pioneer Square are ready to make this happen. Comprehensive outreach for petition signing will begin in the next few weeks with a goal of having an expanded BIA in place in January of 2014.

Interested in learning the details and impact on your business? Interested in hosting a gathering for neighboring businesses or helping in other ways? Please contact leslie[at]pioneersquare.org.

Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are special assessment districts, or “self help mechanisms” whereby business owners choose to assess themselves to revitalize and enhance neighborhood business districts. The oldest BIA within the City of Seattle, the Pioneer Square BIA was formed as a local business community effort to remain competitive in the marketplace. The legal authority for the establishment and management of BIAs is set forth in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 35.87A and Seattle City Ordinance 111244.

Annual Update to Stakeholders

Mark your calendar for Monday, March 18^th 4:30 to 6:30 pm at HubSeattle, 220 2nd Ave South, (Masin’s Furniture Building). Want to know more about what is going on? Want to talk to the Mayor or other city officials about Pioneer Square?

You are invited to join Mayor Mike McGinn and the Alliance for Pioneer Square for an update to the neighborhood. Please plan on attending the open house to learn about the numerous projects going on around the neighborhood and hear about progress on goals to date.

Hope to see you there!

P.S. While reservations are not required, for planning purposes would you let us know if you will be attending? Email to RSVP.

Leslie Smith

Executive Director

Alliance for Pioneer Square