The Alliance for Pioneer Square Programs
The Alliance for Pioneer Square was launched in June 2010 to lead the implementation of the most recent neighborhood planning process. Pioneer Square 2015 captures this work; outlining neighborhood and city goals to address the complex needs of the neighborhood. The Alliance for Pioneer Square works to promote neighborhood assets, history and businesses; activate its parks and public spaces; and advocate on behalf of Seattle's historic neighborhood.
Neighborhood revitalization is being carried out through a variety of formal and informal committees, with leadership, staff support, funding and collaboration from The Alliance. The Alliance has enlisted more than seventy neighborhood volunteers in developing work plans for economic development, built environment and public spaces, re-imaging and promotion, street civility and public safety and organization sustainability.
This new work will be woven with existing programs which include: 1st Thursday, neighborhood map and guide, Occidental Park & Alley Activation, the interpretive historic Trail to Treasure, as well as the Seattle Square Market, Fire Festival, Bocce & Blitz Chess Tournaments, seasonal retail promotions and special events.
The populations served by The Alliance for Pioneer Square are the employees and business owners, property owners and residents of Pioneer Square, as well as the thousands of visitors who come for sports and art. And finally, we serve all citizens of Seattle in protecting, preserving and promoting the history and historic district of Seattle’s First neighborhood.
Recent Successes and Current Challenges
Please help support the Alliance for Pioneer Square in its activities and programs in the revitalization of Pioneer Square!
Formation of Alliance Main Street Committees
(Economic Restructuring, Design, Promotion, Organization, and Civility) have begun implementation on their 2011 work plans. Co-chaired by Alliance board members with over 50 volunteers; work includes inventory of dilapidated buildings, sidewalk glass prism repair, comprehensive business inventory, outreach to business including quarterly business mixers.
Trail to Treasure: After more than three years of planning and hundreds of hours of volunteer time the historic interpretive Trail to Treasure was launched. Visit www.trail2treasure.org to download a copy of the master plan and online map.
Art in the Park re-launched on the First Thursday of May. The Alliance is partnering with NW Arts Alliance to bring a new & improved art market to Occidental Square.
Neighborhood Branding is underway – be on the lookout for a new website and promotional materials in Summer 2011.
Storefronts Seattle Round Three is underway. Both installations and artist residencies are being placed throughout the neighborhood. For a complete list visit: http://storefrontsseattle.wordpress.com/
The Alliance for Pioneer Square Revitalization
In partnership with the Mayor and Council President, provided an annual update to neighborhood stakeholders including progress to date on city and community goals.