Save The Market Entrance
Seattle's development boom
has reached Pike Place Market
Contribute and help Save the Market Entrance
Proposal under consideration by City of Seattle:
STEP 1 - demolish this building (1890s)
STEP 2 - build glass and steel hotel skyscraper (no parking)
Read the STME appeal to the demo permit application filed January 16, 2020
Read the STME Landmark Nomination filed December 17, 2020
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WHAT IS HAPPENING?
A developer has proposed demolishing the Green Tortoise (Hahn) building and replacing it with a 14 story glass/steel hotel without any parking.
project #3028428
SE corner of 1st Ave and Pike Street
WHO IS OPPOSED?
Eugenia Woo
Director of Preservation Services
Historic Seattle
If the Hahn Building is allowed to be demolished and replaced with the proposed new building, the context of the “Four Corners” of 1st and Pike will forever be destroyed.
85,000+
Change.org Petitioners
Since Jan 2018 more than 82,000 people have signed the Change.org petition opposing this development.
what's at stake
HISTORY
The Hahn building dates back to the 1890s.
what's at stake
TRAFFIC
The Pike Place Market entrance already experiences heavy traffic and faces uncertainty with impending 1st Ave Streetcar and viaduct demolition.
what's at stake
SCALE & SYMMETRY
No building at the four corners of the market entrance is taller than 3 stories.
what's at stake
LIGHT
A high-rise building would change the light environment, including shadows and possible reflection from exterior surfaces.
SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR OPPOSITION
1
FOLLOW "Save The Market Entrance" ON FACEBOOK
Join our Facebook community to hear the latest news and share your thoughts on this project.
2
TELL CITY OF SEATTLE LEADERS WHAT YOU THINK
Quickly email Seattle's leaders here.
3
Please join more than 88,000 people that have signed already!
Share with friends!
https://www.change.org/p/city-of-seattle-save-the-market-entrance
QUESTIONS?
Contact Save The Market Entrance at info@savethemarketentrance.org