Save The Market Entrance
Seattle's development boom
has reached Pike Place Market
Contribute and help us Save the Market Entrance
Proposal under consideration by City of Seattle:
STEP 1 - demolish this building (1890s)
STEP 2 - build glass and steel high rise with no parking
Read the STME appeal to the demo permit application filed January 16, 2020
Read the STME Landmark Nomination filed ​December 17, 2020
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
A developer has proposed demolishing the Green Tortoise (Hahn) building and replacing it with a 14 story glass/steel high rise without no parking.
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project #3028428
SE corner of 1st & 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.
Over 90,000
Change.org Petitioners
Since Jan 2018 more than 91,000 people have signed the Change.org petition opposing this development.
what's at stake
HISTORY
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The Hahn building dates back to the 1890s.
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TRAFFIC​
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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​
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No building at the four corners of the market entrance is taller than 3 stories.
what's at stake
LIGHT & AIR​
A high-rise building would change the light and air flow, including shadows, increased heat from reflections, and changes in wind and air circulation.
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LET'S SHOW SEATTLE WE CARE.
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Simple things you can do to make a difference
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FOLLOW "Save The Market Entrance" ON FACEBOOK
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Join our Facebook community to hear the latest news and share your thoughts on this project.
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TELL CITY OF SEATTLE LEADERS WHAT YOU THINK
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Quickly email Seattle's leaders here.
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Please join more than 90,000 people that have signed already!
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Share with friends!
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https://www.change.org/p/city-of-seattle-save-the-market-entrance
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QUESTIONS?
Contact Save The Market Entrance at info@savethemarketentrance.org
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