Union Square is excited to announce that the following artists will be performing at the property from 11:30am – 1:30pm on the following dates:

Monday, April 12, 2021:  Bradford King

Friday, April 16, 2021:  Gretchen Yanover

Monday, April 19, 2021:  Dave Harmonson

Friday, April 23, 2021:  Judd Wasserman

Monday, April 26, 2021:  Toby Brady

Friday, April 30, 2021:  Kareem Kandi

Please note that beginning next Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the Seattle Department of Transportation will be temporarily closing 7^th Avenue from Union Street to the Garage Entrance/Exit from 8:00am-3:00pm daily as part of their sidewalk improvements at the 7^th Avenue and Union Street intersection.  UPDATE 4/12/21: They anticipate the work to be complete by the end of April.

During these hours, access to the parking garage will still be available via University Street.  See below for clarification.  The green arrows indicate access to the garage, blue indicates exiting the garage.  There will also be signage in place regarding detour routes.

Green = Access to Garage
Blue= Exit Routes
Red= Closed Area

Please notify any of your clients or employees that may be affected by this temporary closure.  Please feel free to contact Tenant Services with any questions at unionsquareservice@waholdings.com.

Washington Holdings is excited to announce the beginning of our renovation of the Two Union Square Courtyard! In the next couple of weeks, you will begin to see our contractor, Abbott Construction, mobilize on the third level.

This renovation will focus on replacement of aging roof membranes across the three levels of our beautiful outdoor areas. In addition to addressing aging components of the courtyard, we will strive to preserve mature landscaping as well as provide enhanced spaces to gather outdoors.

Estimated Timeline:

Level 3: Winter to Summer 2021
Level 2: Spring to Fall 2021
Level 1: Fall 2021 to Spring 2022

Some routes in and out of the buildings may be impacted during construction. To assist you, wayfinding signs will be posted at impacted areas through the duration of the project.  In addition, regular updates will be posted to www.unionsquareseattletenant.com. Please feel free to contact Aaron Blankers if you have any questions or concerns at ablankers@waholdings.com or 206.613.5331.

One and Two Union Square will be closed on legal holidays generally observed in the State of Washington.  Listed below are the legal holiday dates that will be observed for the calendar year 2021.

*The building will be open the day after Thanksgiving, but Tenant Services and R&M will not be on-site.

When the buildings are closed in observance of holidays:

• Access to the building is available with the use of an after-hours access card.
• Janitorial services will not be provided.
• Heating and air conditioning systems are not operated unless prior arrangements have been made for overtime service.  Forms for requesting overtime service are available in the tenant handbook, at www.unionsquareseattletenant.com or by contacting Tenant Services at 206.623.4567 during business hours.
• Tenant Requests/Services:  Tenant Services will be closed the day of the observed holiday.  For emergency assistance, please contact the Security Desk at 206.613.5333 they are available 24×7.

For further information regarding holiday observance, please contact Tenant Services at 206.623.4567 or unionsquareservice@waholdings.com.

CHRISTMAS TREES AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

Even during these unprecedented times, the holiday season has arrived!  To answer a few common questions about Christmas trees and decorations:

• In accordance with Seattle Fire Department regulations, Christmas trees and decorations must be fire retardant treated and lights must display a UL sticker. Lighted candles or open flames of any kind are
• Any decorations displayed must remain inside your office space and not visible from the exterior of the building.
• If you have not made arrangements with your tree supplier to pick it up after the holidays, you may call Union Square Tenant Services 206.623.4567 and request a pickup for the week of December 25^th or the following week. A minimal fee will be charged for disposal.
• Please do not transport trees through the lobby or via the passenger elevators. Trees must be transported using the freight elevator and through the loading dock/garage.

HOLIDAY PRECAUTIONS

The holidays are a time for celebration, but also a time when we need to take the necessary precautions to keep ourselves and the premises safe.  Remember:

• Space heaters are prohibited at Union Square. They create a fire hazard and often overload circuits.  In addition, they cause the nearest thermostat to trigger the building’s air conditioning.
• Reception areas should remain staffed at all times to prevent any unauthorized person from gaining access to your offices. When this is not possible, doors should be locked or door buzzers should be used to alert staff of entering visitors.  Back doors should remain locked at all times.
• Unauthorized persons in offices should be asked to leave the premises and be reported to Union Square Security 206.613.5333. If this occurs, please provide Security with as detailed of a description of the individual(s) as soon as possible.
• Keep all valuables (purses, wallets, laptop computers, gifts) locked in drawers or closets.
• Any items visible through your car windows are targets for thieves. Purchases or personal items should be secured in the car trunk.
• When mailing over-sized holiday packages, have them picked up from your office by your delivery service. DO NOT leave them next to the drop boxes, which are in an area accessible by the general public. (Packages should never be left in the building’s mailroom area regardless of the time of the year).
• Report any theft immediately: Union Square Security at 206.613.5333, credit card companies and banks when relevant, and the Seattle Police Department. In the event that your building access card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to Union Square Tenant Services at 206.623.4567.

We hope that in taking these extra precautions, you will be ensured an enjoyable holiday season!  We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season!

Thank you,

Building Management
Union Square

In partnership with Bloodworks Northwest and Union Square, we are providing an opportunity for our local community to access this pop-up to give blood.

Donating blood is an essential and encouraged activity critical to sustaining community healthcare, especially during emergencies. This one hour donation appointment is a safe and essential action to support local hospitals and patients. Pop-Up Donor Centers are being conducted in according with social distancing guidelines.

No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite.

Please make your appointment, visit schedule@bloodworksnw.org

You may also  call (800) 398-7888

December 7th  from 10am to 5pm

December 8th  from 9am to 5pm

Two Union Square, 51st Floor Conference Room

You don’t have to travel far to make an impact.

Union Square’s annual Floor Warden Training sessions are scheduled to be conducted virtually on the following dates:

• One Union Square Tenants: November 13^th from 10:00am-12:00pm
• Two Union Square Tenants: December 4^th from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Although one training session may be a bit more specific to one building or the other, Floor Wardens may attend the session that works best with their schedule as much of the safety information will be the same for both sessions. Additionally, anyone interested in learning more about Union Square’s emergency procedures are welcome – whether or not they are an assigned floor warden. We encourage anyone with an interest in emergency procedures to attend.

Per the Seattle Fire Code, annual fire safety and evacuation training is required for all employees who work in high rise buildings. Please encourage your Floor Wardens and staff to attend this important event. Floor Wardens will be sent the most recent copy of Union Square’s Floor Warden Manual prior to the virtual training so they can be prepared to share this information with all their coworkers. The Floor Warden Manual can also be found on our website at www.unionsquareseattletenant.com.

Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have any questions you may contact Tenant Services at 206.623.4567 or email unionsquareservice@waholdings.com.  The link for the training will be sent out prior to each date.  Please contact Tenant Services if you have not received it.

Washington Holdings continues to track the latest reports from federal, state, and local law enforcement which suggest the possibility of protests/demonstrations related to the November 3^rd general election.  We want to share some of the steps we are taking to prepare for such events:

• Union Square remains under a “restricted access” level for the building which only permits access via access card
• Union Square will monitor events and can close the parking garage and loading docks early if protests occur
• Union Square has boarded up the retail level of the building (similar to earlier protests this summer)
• Union Square has 24/7 security who can be contacted at 206.613.5333
• Union Square will have additional security staff on-site if merited
• Union Square R&M and Engineering Staff remains on-call should any changes be required to HVAC operation, and/or additional preventative measures for the buildings

Any additional updates regarding building operations will be posted to www.unionsquareseattletenant.com.  Please feel free to contact Mick Newell, Senior Leasing & Property Manager with any additional questions or concerns at mnewell@waholdings.com or 206.613.5318.

Union Square will be participating in the Great Washington Shakeout on October 15^th, 2020. At 10:15 AM or shortly thereafter, you will hear an announcement over the building’s intercom system advising of the drill. During the drill, you are asked to drop, cover and hold on in a safe location for five (5) seconds. Why is it important to do a Drop, Cover, and Hold On drill? To react quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake, before strong shaking knocks you down–or drops something on you. Practicing helps you be ready to respond.

• If you are inside a building, move no more than a few steps, then Drop, Cover and Hold On:
• DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!),
• Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
• HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
• Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. In most buildings in Washington you are safer if you stay where you are until the shaking stops.
• If you are outdoors when the shaking starts, you should find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines, then Drop, Cover and Hold On. Stay there until the shaking stops.

Ground shaking during an earthquake is seldom the cause of injury. Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths are caused by collapsing walls and roofs, flying glass and falling objects. It is extremely important for a person to move as little as possible to reach the place of safety he or she has identified because most injuries occur when people try to move more than a short distance during the shaking.

Look around you now, before an earthquake. Identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office or school so that when the shaking starts you can respond quickly. An immediate response to move to the safe place can save lives. And that safe place should be within a few steps to avoid injury from flying debris.

For further information on earthquake safety, please visit the Great Washington Shakeout site at http://www.shakeout.org/washington. You may also refer Union Square’s Floor Warden manual for additional building-specific information.

We hope that you find this drill an effective tool to get you and your staff thinking about safety during the event of an earthquake.

Two Union Square is going purple this weekend to support the Pacific Northwest Walk to End Alzheimers.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease — the only leading cause of death for which there is currently no effective means of prevention, treatment or a cure. The event is traditionally held at Seattle Center and usually attracts around 1,500 people, raising over a half million dollars for local programs/services and our organization’s research efforts.