Construction Update on East-West Pedestrian Improvements

As the Pioneer Square East West Pedestrian Improvements Project wraps up construction on S Washington St between Alaskan Way S and 1st Ave S, the work zone will move directly east to S Washington St between 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S, as early as Wednesday, August 7th. Also, our work zone at S Main St between 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S will reopen to vehicles starting Monday, August 5th!

Coming up soon, there will be weekend work and a full closure of the intersections at 1st Ave S and S Main and S Washington streets for asphalt paving on Saturday, August 17th to Sunday, August 18th. More details to follow. Stay tuned by signing up for weekly construction email updates. For any questions or concerns about construction, you can reach out to the Waterfront Seattle team directly at info@waterfrontseattle.org or 206-499-8040. 

Concrete being poured for the new roadway on S Main St between 1st Ave S and Occidental Ave S. 

Facade Improvement Fund Now Available for Business & Property Owners

The Alliance for Pioneer Square invites business owners & property managers to apply for the Facade Improvement Fund, supported by the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development. The fund provides financial support for improving building facades & storefronts, worth up to $5,000 per business and applies to improvements made on or after January 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until funds are expended. Download the application and email admin@pioneersquare.org to submit.

Come have lunch, enjoy live music, and connect with your neighbors next month. Our second summer networking event is on Tuesday, August 20th from 11a - 1p at the legendary Central Saloon

This event is open to anyone who owns property, a business, lives, or works in Pioneer Square. Complimentary food and beverages will be available. If you register for a ticket and are unable to attend, please let us know. For any questions, please email info@pioneersquare.org.

2026 FIFA World Cup Virtual Info Meeting on 8/12 & 9/17

 Please join the Alliance for Pioneer Square and the local organizing committee for a kickoff conversation as we prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to our neighborhood.

We will also host two initial virtual meetings on Monday, August 12th at 10:30a and Tuesday, September 17th at 1p, focusing on sharing information on what is known to date, and to gather feedback on the structure of the future planning work here in Pioneer Square. Please click the link below to RSVP now.

To celebrate the launch of the new Pioneer Square branding, we're giving out 100 free soft serve Neighborhood Sundaes in collaboration with The Pastry Project and Cone & Steiner on Friday August 9th, starting at 3p.

The giveaway is first-come-first-serve. The Neighborhood Sundae is a twist soft serve, topped with malty hot fudge and Cone & Steiner crushed malt balls. Don't miss out on this limited time treat!

Join us next month for First Thursday Art Walk. Explore the vibrant art galleries, venues, markets, and businesses. The art walk is FREE & self-guided and parking is free from 5p - 10p at participating garages. Visit www.FirstThursdaySeattle.com or click the link below to see a roundup of upcoming events and opening exhibitions for the next Art Walk on September 5th, 2024.

Want to receive a once-a-month Art Walk event email? We'll send you a list of upcoming events to help keep you in the loop, delivered one week before First Thursday Art Walk. Click the link below to subscribe.

Neighborhood Spotlight: Friend Museum

This month, we're spotlighting Friend Museum, a new third space that just opened in Pioneer Square. Combining coffee, retail, art, a bottle shop and tattoos, it is a place you can come be yourself, find your community, and enjoy art in its many forms. Friend Museum offers vintage ready-to-shop items from local Seattle vendors, along with community-focused events, such as classes and pop-ups. Friend Museum's retail doors open this August 1st for First Thursday Art Walk (5p - 9p) featuring artist Rya Wu. Come explore their new space and give them a follow on social media!

83 S King St.

For Neighborhood Businesses

Want to stay up-to-date on neighborhood happenings coming soon? Click here to sign up and receive a monthly events roundup newsletter. For a list of additional stadium events and concerts, follow these links to the Lumen Field and Event Center, WAMU Theater, and T-Mobile Park event calendar.

Neighborhood Construction Updates

Visit The Alliance for Pioneer Square’s website for an interactive project map and up to date information on of current and future public realm projects.

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