Union Square is proud to #gloworange to support Fred Hutch Obliteride and lifesaving research on cancer and COVID-19. There’s still time to join the Hutch’s virtual summer fundraiser. Register at obliteride.org.
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle. We do not anticipate any impacts to building operations this week, but we will post any updates here
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle. We do not anticipate any impacts to building operations this week, but we will post any updates here.
We are aware of multiple demonstrations planned this weekend in Seattle.
As a result, we are making the following changes to building operations (we will update this should anything change further):
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about these changes by contacting Tenant Services at 206.623.4567.
Help shape the future of Freeway Park, provide input through the Freeway Park online Open House, freewaypark.infocommunity.org. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) and Freeway Park Association encourage you to participate. Your input will help SPR and the design team prioritize the capital improvement projects in the park. Please visit freewaypark.infocommunity.org.
SPR has received $10 million in funding from the Washington State Convention Center Expansion Project as part of the public benefit package associated with the Convention Center expansion. The funding will repair, restore, and enhance Freeway Park. Of the $10 million, $750,000 is for activation within the park and $9,250,000 is dedicated to capital improvements which covers construction (approximately $6 million), as well as design and project management, permitting, sales tax and contingencies.
The initial scope of the capital improvements is based on the Finding Freeway Park concept plan, produced by the Freeway Park Association, and identifies infrastructure upgrades, lighting, wayfinding and possibly a new restroom. The design phase is expected to be complete with all necessary permits/approvals and construction bid documents by June 2021.
Designed by Lawrence Halprin and constructed in 1976, Freeway Park (700 Seneca St.) was the first park to ever be built over an interstate highway. The park is a respite from the city’s urban environment and is a result of community activism, forward-thinking, and Seattle’s civic process. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. SPR and the Freeway Park Association would like to thank everyone who has participated in the renovation project to date. If you missed the Open House panel discussion in October 2019 you can watch it on the Seattle Channel (http://seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x108063).
For additional questions about the project please contact Katie Bang, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at 206-684-9286 or katie.bang@seattle.gov or visit http://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/current-projects/freeway-park-improvements.
In 2019, Freeway Park Association celebrated 25 years as community stewards of Freeway Park. To learn about all they do and to get involved please visit https://www.freewayparkassociation.org/.
Your effort to help local patients is a game-changer, so by way of saying “thank you” for donating a pint of blood at The Paramount Theatre, during this critical time, all donors will receive some fun summer perks including a $20 grocery gift card* when you donate by July 11.
Donate by July 31 at any Bloodworks Pop-Up and you’ll be automatically entered into the Pump It Up Sweepstakes to win a Peloton in-home cycle. Want to go the extra mile? Donate by July 11, and you’ll receive TWO entries to win! Together, we can power up for a healthy and safe summer. Make your appointment now.
Pop Up Donor Center @ The Paramount Theatre
Free parking for donors on 9th Avenue between Pine & Pike
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle. We do not anticipate any impacts to building operations this week, but we will post any updates here. For updated Coronavirus information please read the “Coronavirus Update June 5, 2020 on this website.” This provides the latest update regarding the building’s Coronavirus response and building access.
As a reminder, face coverings/masks are required in all public areas of the building.
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle. We do not anticipate any impacts to building operations this week, but we will post any updates here. For updated Coronavirus information please read the “Coronavirus Update June 5, 2020 on this website.” This provides the latest update regarding the building’s Coronavirus response and building access.
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle. We do not anticipate any impacts to building operations this week, but we will post any updates here.
We wanted to provide updates on two upcoming planned demonstrations we are aware of:
-Friday, June 12, 2020: March in South Seattle. This demonstration starts at 2:00PM at Judkins Park and will proceed to Jefferson Park.
-Sunday, June 14, 2020: March meets at Westlake Park beginning at 6:00PM with no announced route (potentially >5,000 attendees)
We do not anticipate any impact to building operations on Friday. Due to Sunday’s demonstration, janitorial service will begin at 10:00AM on June 14, 2020, and the parking garage gates may close early. We will post any further updates here.
We encourage tenants working in the building to continue to monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the events in Seattle.