After two decades of planning, design, and construction, the City of Seattle and operating nonprofit Friends of Waterfront Park mark a new chapter in Seattle’s history. Seattle’s new 20-acre public park welcomes visitors with performances, family activities, and community gatherings by the water. Images and materials are available using this link. … [ Keep reading ]
Harrell’s plan would increase City’s food investments by 20% to over $50 million, expand successful Fresh Bucks program, address grocery security and closures, and support food access in the face of federal funding cuts. Proposal also includes public safety solutions to support a vibrant Lake City and other neighborhoods, following place-based model piloted Downtown. Seattle – Today, in the Lake City neighborhood, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a comprehensive set… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, on the first day of school, Mayor Bruce Harrell highlighted new resources available to students across Seattle that focus on health, safety, and wellness. Building on Mayor Harrell’s August 2024 Executive Order on youth safety, the City and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) have worked together over the past year to implement… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE–Today, Mayor Harrell issued the following statement in response to ICE’s detainment of Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, and community calls for his release: “Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry served our country and was taking the lawful steps toward citizenship. Detaining him in that process is unjust and undermines faith in the system. This… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle— Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson introduced two new pieces of legislation to accelerate retail occupancy by amending existing building codes and reducing time-consuming regulatory barriers and costs for small businesses seeking to activate vacant commercial storefronts. “In Seattle we are committed to building… [ Keep reading ]
With the opening of Pier 58, Seattle completes its 20-acre Waterfront Park — a final piece in the bold, decades-long transformation of Seattle’s downtown shoreline. The City of Seattle and managing non-profit Friends of Waterfront Park invite the entire region to a once-in-a-generation celebration on September 6, honoring this multi-billion investment with festivities spanning the full park and surrounding neighborhoods. Images… [ Keep reading ]
On the Fourth of July, over 500 Seattleites claimed their citizenship — and their future. The following Op-Ed was written by Mayor Bruce Harrell and published by the South Seattle Emerald on July 14, 2025. On the 249th celebration of our independence, beneath the Space Needle, more than 500 people… [ Keep reading ]
Images and materials are available using this link. SEATTLE (July 10, 2025) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit announced Pier 58 will open to the public on Friday, July 25. The pier contributes nearly 50,000 square feet… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit, alongside civic and community leaders, celebrated the completion of pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pike and Pine streets. These enhancements were designed in coordination with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to strengthen east-west connections between… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell announces a combined $1 million investment by the City, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Amazon to improve blocks, businesses, and lives in the heart of the historic district. C-ID Ambassadors Program marks launch of “TAAF Cities” initiative to catalyze cross-sector collaboration to support Seattle’s AAPI communities; Amazon… [ Keep reading ]
