Support Pioneer Square Market Place
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The Alliance for Pioneer Square, in collaboration with DEI Creative, has launched an online marketplace as a tool for businesses to generate revenue through online sales during the Coronavirus pandemic. The site is a collective for Pioneer Square businesses to sell items such as clothing and apparel to gift cards and merchandise from Pioneer Square restaurants and bars.
On the
Pioneer Square Marketplace site,
shoppers can view curated selections of products and purchase directly from Pioneer Square boutique retailers, as well as from a wide range of local businesses including: restaurants, bars, art galleries, salons and more. The site also includes a restaurant directory takeout/delivery function that links customers directly to Pioneer Square restaurants for easy ordering of takeout or delivery. The Support Local – Pioneer Square Marketplace is open and ready for customers. Shop the Pioneer Square Marketplace at
support.pioneersquare.org.
For more information, please reach out to the Alliance at
supportpsq@pioneersquare.org
with any questions, comments or concerns regarding the Support Local – Pioneer Square Marketplace.
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Pioneer Square COVID-19 Information and Updates Webinar
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The Alliance for Pioneer Square is hosting a series of virtual information sessions bi-weekly on Friday's from 1:30-2:30p to present the most up-to-date information on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on Pioneer Square, relief and resources available from the City State and Federal government to all those impacted by the crisis, and the Alliance’s response to support our neighborhood.
Visit our
website
t
o sign-up for t
he next Pioneer Square COVID-19 Information and Updates session
on
Friday, May 8th
and to access recordings and presentation slides from previous webinars.
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Business News and Updates
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COVID-19 Resources for Pioneer Square Small Business
The Alliance for Pioneer Square recognizes the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 virus on Seattle’s small business community.
We have compiled a series of resources intended to assist small business owners, managers, and employees minimize the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 virus on themselves and their community. We will revise this and all associated pages with more information as it becomes available- please check back for updates.
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Bon Voyage Vintage mural created by Casey Weldon,
funded by the Alliance for Pioneer Square and Pioneer Square BIA. .
Pioneer Square's storefront mural project, funded by the Pioneer Square BIA, is creating art to bring joy and a spot of brightness to the neighborhood.
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L-R:
118 1st Ave S mural created by Lance Lobuzzetta and Efflux Creations;
EC Guitars mural created by Leo Shallat, funded
by the Alliance for Pioneer Square and Pioneer Square BIA.
Thank you to the Pioneer Square art community, business owners and all the artists that have partnered with the Alliance for Pioneer Square to bring this project to life. Visit our
website
to see more artwork.
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Marketing Videos Made Simple:
A Quick Start Guide for Small Businesses
On Thursday April 16th, the Alliance for Pioneer Square, in partnership with
Merchant Method
hosted a virtual workshop aimed at providing a video marketing toolkit for the businesses of Pioneer Square.
The presentation covered a wide range of topics which included, how to get started with video marketing, planning and creating content for your video's and how to market and create engagement for them once they are published. Businesses and individuals who were unable to attend the live-streaming of this workshop can access a recording of the the presentation
here
.
Merchant Method will continue to monitor this video for comments, so business owners are welcome to engage with the video and ask questions or provide any feedback. Merchant Method has also provided some additional training resources which can be downloaded
here
to further assist businesses as they scale up their video marketing efforts.
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Pioneer Square Business Owners and Managers
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As the neighborhood continues to navigate the ongoing impacts of COVID- 19, The Alliance for Pioneer Square wanted to offer business owners in the neighborhood an opportunity to reconnect. The opportunity for business owners and retailers to participate in an online forum is a valuable outlet during these times to share resources, support, and stories.
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The Pioneer Square BIA is excited to open the application period for the 2020 Inspiration Fund
.
In 2018, the Pioneer Square Business Improvement Area (BIA) granted a total of $10,000 in matches to support two projects, including the Pioneer Square Residents’ Council Art Outside the Box program. In 2019, the BIA increased the fund to $20,000, and funded two projects, including a continuation of the
Art Outside the Box program
and the
Pastry Project
.
This year, the BIA is matching volunteer hours and/or funding, for community members to implement projects and programs making a positive impact in the Pioneer Square neighborhood. Project goals include celebrating neighborhood diversity, enhancing public spaces, and neighborhood storytelling. The BIA encourages applicants to propose their best and most creative ideas. Potential projects might include work around murals, art, workforce development, alleys, public area improvements, cleanup, experiences, or events. Collaborate and connect with the community on a creative project! For more information, visit our
website
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May First Thursday Art Walk Impacts
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Pioneer Square art galleries remain temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with Washington's Stay Home, Stay Healthy emergency order. The order currently extends through May 31st, impacting our May First Thursday Art Walk. We will continue to market Pioneer Square's galleries and encourage Seattle's art community to check with individual galleries on their offerings on First Thursday and other days. Additionally, the First Thursday Free Parking program will not be in effect on Thursday, May 7 due to the potential number of closed galleries.
We also encourage our arts community to participate in
By the Hour
, a one-hour virtual First Thursday Art Walk live broadcast, showcasing art, gallery tours, interviews and more. The broadcast, created by
Civilization
is free to view every First Thursday from 6:30-7:30p and features links to organizations that are offering emergency support for the arts. To learn more about By the Hour or if your gallery is interested in participating in the upcoming event contact the team at Civilization
here
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“Art Outside the Box” Public Art Project
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Tell Us What You Think!
The Pioneer Square Residents’ Council is working on Phase 2 of their public art project in the neighborhood. Using the theme "
Our First Community"
, the second phase of the theme began last year and is currently still in progress. Part of the project's approval process is a submission to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board and they want to hear what you think. Please go to
FEEDBACK
and comment on the designs.
Artists with enrolled tribal membership in Coast Salish tribes submitted their ideas and a jury of Native American art and design professionals, community leaders and representatives of the Pioneer Square business and residential community selected the artwork for five signal boxes on Jackson Street between 1
st
Street and 4
th
Avenue S.
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2020 Seattle Art Fair Canceled
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Seattle Art Fair, originally scheduled to take place July 23-26, has been canceled.
The Seattle Art Fair, presented by AIG, is a one-of-a-kind destination for the best in modern and contemporary art and a showcase for the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest. Based in Seattle, a city renowned for its natural beauty as its cultural landscape, the fair brings together the region’s strong collector base; local, national, and international galleries; area museums and institutions; and an array of innovative public programming.
Founded in 2015 by Paul G. Allen, the Seattle Art Fair is run by Vulcan Arts + Entertainment and produced by Art Market Productions.
The decision to cancel the art fair was taken in close consultation with the many parties involved in putting on the Seattle Art Fair including; gallerists, collectors and partners in the arts community.
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Sound Transit and King County Metro Fare Suspension and Service Reductions
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Sound Transit Impacts
Taking effect on March 21, Sound Transit suspended fare requirements on buses and trains until further notice to help protect transit employees and riders through social distancing.
Consistent with recent health guidance Sound Transit recommends that riders wear protective face masks.
In addition, ST Expr
ess passengers other than riders using mobility devices or the boarding ramp will board and exit buses through rear doors whenever possible. Front areas of buses will be limited to these passengers, increasing separation from operators whose dedication enables Sound Transit to continue service during the COVID-19 crisis. Further, ST will respond to its greatly reduced ridership by temporarily reducing service on Link light rail and Sounder trains. ST Express routes operated by King County Metro will also see a reduction in service. Learn more about Sound Transit impacts
here.
King County Metro Impacts
King County Metro has reduced services scheduled, discontinued fare payments, and is allowing rear boarding to respond to COVID-19.
The reduced schedule took effect on Monday, March 23 as Metro and our region respond to COVID-19. Metro has also temporarily discontinued fare payments, and has moved to rear-door bus boarding except for passengers with mobility challenges.
Learn more about King County Metro impact here.
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MID Reduces Service
The MID has changed day-to-day schedules as they adjust to the coronavirus outbreak.
The MID is doing our part to limit the spread of the virus but we’re still taking care of Pioneer Square. Clean and Park Ambassadors will be back in service in a limited capacity with a schedule Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Find more information about the
MID reduced services here
. If you see something that needs attention, please call the MID dispatch line at 206-441-3303 and use the city of Seattle’s
“Find It, Fix It” app.
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Occidental Square Park Pavilion Update
Occidental Square has transformed into the lively heart of the Pioneer Square neighborhood, with colorful café seating, new planters, artwork, ping-pong tables and musical performances
. The park’s newfound popularity and high attendance at regular free events has inspired donors to invest in two major capital projects. The first project, completed in the summer of 2019, was the new play area at the north end of the square, with climbing equipment, safety surfacing, and an attractive steel and timber bench where people can sit and enjoy the park and watch their children play.
The second project is a graceful new wood and glass pavilion at the south end of the square. The structure, which will replace an existing outdated kiosk, will serve as a visitor center, performance stage, and well-lit shelter in inclement weather.
The pavilion will be partially built offsite.
Groundbreaking at the park is scheduled for late spring/summer and will be based upon the state of public health recommendations. Once started, construction is expected to take about four months. Park programming and operations will continue during construction, with temporary fencing around the site to keep it secure and keep park visitors safe. You can find the full project description
here
. View the project flier
here
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CANCELLED:
12th Annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean
The 12th Annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus. The Alliance for Pioneer Square will assess the situation in the coming months to determine when it will be appropriate to host a community-based event.
The Spring Clean is part of an ongoing mission to better Pioneer Square through advocacy, programming, marketing, and community action. Learn more about at
AllianceForPioneerSquare.org
and stay up to date on the neighborhood at
PioneerSquare.org
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Flower Baskets
Pioneer Square's fall/winter flower baskets are scheduled to be dismantled
starting on Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8 and summer 2020 basket installation begins on Tuesday May 12-15.
All dismantled baskets will be available for free on the sidewalks to anyone who would like them. Water and fertilize weekly and these planters will continue to grow.
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Neighborhood Construction Updates
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Construction Roundup
(Note: Most construction will resume this month after being paused due to COVID-19. )
Best Western Annex
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Waterfront Seattle Construction Ongoing on New Alaskan Way
Waterfront Seattle has begun building a new Alaskan Way.
Waterfront Seattle's initial work zones will span from S King to Marion streets. Activities include establishing work zones, mobilizing equipment, potholing work, breaking pavement and excavation for utility installation. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM with occasional overnight and weekend work.
Here's how you can stay up to date on Waterfront Seattle construction:
Head to
Waterfront Seattle's website
for more information and to sign up for email updates. Text "WFSCN" to 474747 to receive text updates. You may also contact Waterfront Seattle
via email
or by phone at (206) 499-8040.
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Pioneer Square
Areaways Program
SDOT recently implemented a strict vehicle weight limitation, increased commercial vehicle enforcement, and modified commercial vehicle load zone locations beyond the 1st Ave corridor.
Throughout 2019-2020, SDOT will install a monitoring system and conduct a complete assessment of the areaways to determine a long-term plan of action to repair necessary areas. In the meantime, our goal is to provide adjacent businesses and residents with accurate and timely information as we move forward to improve safety. Visit the
project page
for more information.
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Highlights:
(South Seattle Emerald)
Restaurant & Retail News:
Arts & Culture News:
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Find us on Facebook
Are you a resident or business owner in the neighborhood?
The Alliance for Pioneer Square recently created a
Facebook page.
This page will communicate resident and business owner specific news/information that to compliment our more general
Pioneer Square Facebook page.
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Alliance For Pioneer Square | 206.667.0687
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