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.

We continue to encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the demonstrations in Seattle.  We understand there are a demonstration and possible strike planned for Downtown Seattle this Friday 6/12/2020.  We will continue to monitor any developments, and share any pertinent updates regarding building operations here.

We encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the demonstrations in Seattle. This week, we plan for janitorial and garage operations to operate under normal hours.

For a PDF Version of this Update Click Below:

Coronavirus Update June 5, 2020 in PDF Format

We want Union Square to be a healthy place to do work; and, accordingly, we want to encourage social distancing when you are in One and Two Union Square.  As we now enter Phase 1.5 of Washington State’s Coronavirus response, we wanted to provide some reminders on social distancing and updates on our response. We ask that you follow the guidelines below:

• Phase 1.5: Please visit King County’s website (Click here) for further information regarding Phase 1.5.
• Practice Social Distancing: Keep at least six feet apart at all times possible. This may not be possible when using an elevator, so we will be limiting elevator occupancy as noted below.
• Wear a Mask: Wear a mask when in public spaces, especially in the lobbies, restrooms and elevators. Please remind your employees/coworkerks/guests of this requirement.  For more information regarding Washington State’s mask policy, click here.
  
• Restrooms: Practice social distancing and wear a mask. Please limit the number of people using the restroom at one time to three people (if social distancing allows), and only use the restroom on your floor.  Wash your hands in warm water with soap for at least 20 seconds. Use a paper towel or your sleeve to open and close the restroom doors.
• Stay Home: Stay home if you are sick, or believe you, someone you have interacted with or live with, may have been exposed to Coronavirus.
• Elevators: Please use the new elevator queueing lines to enter and exit the elevators. Pay close attention to the signage in the lobbies which will help guide you to your destination.  Please limit elevators to three people at a time, and wait for the group in front of you to load/unload to/from the elevators before calling and boarding the next elevator. Sanitize your hands using the hand sanitizer at each elevator entrance prior to selecting your floor/calling your elevator.  We are adding stickers on the ground/walls in the elevator cabs to indicate where you should stand.  Keep six feet between you and the person in front of you while in line.  Wear a mask when using the elevators, and stand in the corners of the elevator cab.  When leaving your floor, do not board an elevator with more than two people.  Wait for the doors to close, then call another elevator.
  • Entrances to Elevators:
    • Two Union Square:
      • Low-Rise (Floors 4-22): Enter the elevators through the line in the southeast corner (Cortina Café side) of the main lobby
      • Mid-Rise (Floors 23-39): Enter the elevators through the line in the southeast corner (Cortina Café side) of the main lobby
      • High-Rise (Floors 40-56): Enter the elevators through the line in the west side of the lobby above the grand staircase
        • Do not enter the elevators from the north side of the elevator banks in the main lobby (the security desk side).  This side is for exiting only during business hours.  *After-Hours, entry and exit will both be through the south side of the elevator bank, as usual.
    • One Union Square:
      • High-Rise (Floors 21-36): Enter using the queue for the high rise as indicated by signage.
      • Low-Rise (Floors 3-20): Enter using the queue for the low rise as indicated by signage.
• Lobbies: Lobby seating has temporarily been removed and/or roped off for your safety. Please keep moving while in the lobby areas; do not loiter.
• Common Area Cleaning: Please note that the daytime janitorial staff is focused on cleaning high touch point surfaces (building entries, elevator buttons, escalator railings, elevator tablets, elevator cabs, etc.) throughout the day. In addition, we have hired additional staff to clean building restrooms and elevator tablets/buttons throughout the day in each tower.  In the garage, our garage staff helps clean the garage elevators and other high touch points.  At night, the janitorial team performs a deep clean of high touch surfaces, elevators, building lobbies, and restrooms.
• HVAC: The building has increased outside air intake to the maximum levels permitted based on current operating conditions. In addition, the building has at least MERV-13 filters and is in the process of replacing all building filters as part of routine maintenance.  Additional information can be provided on request.
• Domestic Water: As the building has remained open, the building domestic water system has remained in use, and has been monitored by our team. In addition, janitorial runs all taps every night as part of their cleaning regimen.
• Hand Washing: Please wash your hands with soap and water frequently, or use hand sanitizer provided in the building lobbies, elevator entrances in the main lobby, and the mail rooms.
• Use Good Health Practices: Consider using your sleeves, elbow or gloves to open and close doors, call elevators, etc. Sneeze into your elbow and away from others.  You may want to wear gloves.
• Regular Cleaning: Wipe down high touch surfaces in your office multiple times a day using an approved cleaner.
• Guests: Please limit guests to essential guests only. Guests and tenants without access cards should use security intercoms for access.  These are located:
  • One Union Square Main Lobby
  • 7^th Avenue Drive Thru Entry
  • East Garage Elevators (by Convention Center) Entry
    • Each of these locations have an intercom which can be used to call security, who can remotely let guests into the building.  We have signage in place so it is clear to guests where these entries are, and how to use the intercoms.  The parking garage will also remain open for essential building guests and tenants.
• Report Coronavirus Cases: Please continue to report any confirmed Coronavirus cases to our Senior Property Manager, Mick Newell at mnewell@waholdings.com
• Consider Remote Working Opportunities: Consider remote working opportunities when possible to promote social distancing.

While many tenants have been working from home, janitorial has shifted some of their focus to sanitization of high touch areas within tenants’ spaces, in addition to base services outlined in your lease.  To schedule a deeper clean of your Lease Premises, please contact Tenant Services at unionsquareservice@waholdings.com or 206.623.4567.

We will keep you updated should there be any further updates.  We will be posting updates at www.unionsquareseattletenant.com. Thank you for partnering with us as we move into this next phase of our efforts to keep Union Square healthy, and work together as a community in response to the Coronavirus pandemic!

We encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the demonstrations in Seattle.  We understand there are several demonstrations planned today and this weekend.  We will update this website should any building operations change.

We encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the demonstrations in Seattle.

June 4th Updates:
-Janitorial services will begin at 3:00PM for the janitorial team’s safety.  If you are working in your space, janitorial will return later to clean.

As of this morning, we are aware of one planned demonstration today at 1:30pm starting at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill.

June 3rd Updates:
-Janitorial services will begin at 3:00PM today.
-Parking Garage gates will close at 7:00PM.  If your guests require access after that time, please use the security intercom at the entrance.

We encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news due to the dynamic nature of the demonstrations in Seattle.  One demonstration has already begun downtown heading towards Seattle Center.  We are aware of additional demonstrations today on Capitol Hill, Westlake and Alki Point at 3:00PM.

Due to the dynamic nature of these events, updates regarding building operations will be posted at www.unionsquareseattletenant.com.

June 2nd Updates:
-Last night, the building sustained minor damage including graffiti.  Our team spent the morning cleaning up the building.
-Janitorial services will begin at 3:00PM for the janitorial team’s safety.  If you are working in your space, janitorial will return later to clean.
-Parking Garage gates will close at 3:30PM.  Guests who need access to the garage should use the security intercom at the entrance and we can provide access.

This past weekend, One and Two Union Square sustained minor damage including some broken glass and graffiti.  Our team worked rapidly Saturday night to cover the broken glass, and on Sunday continued to board up all of our retail windows on Sixth Avenue and Union Street as a precautionary measure for any future activity this week.  Additionally, the building was already in a restricted access level due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and remains so.

We encourage tenants working in the building to actively monitor the news, as these events can rapidly change.  We are aware of another demonstration planned for this afternoon, June 1, 2020 at 3:00PM at Westlake Park.

Please note that our janitorial crew will start cleaning today at 3:00PM.  If there are people working in your office, they will wait to clean your space.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tenant Services at 206.623.4567 or unionsquareservice@waholdings.com.