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Mayor Harrell Calls on Fans to Seize the Moment During Mariners’ Postseason

Today, our Seattle Mariners are playing in the American League Championship Series for the first time in 24 years. It’s a day that fans, players, and the franchise have been dreaming of for decades. Seattle fans are known for making noise and as over 47,000 people cheered on the Mariners… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell, City of Seattle, and Partners Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Pier 58 and Announce Grand Opening Celebration Date for Completed Waterfront Park

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 ]

Mayor Harrell and the Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects and Sound Transit to Open Pier 58 on July 25  

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 ]

Mayor Harrell Announces $22 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced $22 million in awards to 42 projects through the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI), part of the City’s effort to support property ownership among Seattle’s diverse communities in neighborhoods at high risk of displacement. This round of targeted EDI funding is intended to close… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Music Venue Zone Permit Legislation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access 

Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell was joined by Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, City of Seattle Music Commissioners, and local music industry leaders for the signing of legislation that provides reliable parking and loading space for touring musicians and their crews at live music venues. The Music Venue… [ Keep reading ]

Overlook Walk Is Open: Seattle’s Newest Dynamic Landmark Connects the Waterfront and Downtown with Breathtaking Views and Enhanced Public Space 

Seattle (October 4) – Today, Mayor Harrell, the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects and Friends of Waterfront Park joined civic, business and community leaders to celebrate and officially open Overlook Walk. Located where the Alaskan Way Viaduct once stood, Overlook Walk creates the first ever… [ Keep reading ]

Local Organizing Committee and Mayor Harrell Announce World Cup Fan Celebration Site at Seattle Center

Seattle Center to host Washington’s largest and most interactive non-stadium fan experience SEATTLE -The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced today that Seattle Center will host the official Seattle Fan Celebration for FIFA World Cup 26™. The Fan Celebration – unveiled at a ceremony… [ Keep reading ]

Overlook Walk, a New Iconic Landmark on Seattle’s Waterfront to Open on October 4 

The new elevated park marks the near completion of Seattle’s multi-billion dollar Waterfront Park transformation—the largest civic project in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair.  Seattle – Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects are thrilled to announce the public opening of Overlook… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell and Council President Nelson Propose New Curbside Designation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson announced legislation to establish a new curbside designation and permit program for live music venues to make loading and parking more accessible to musicians and supporting crews. “Seattle’s world-class music scene is a not only an essential part of… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation to Allow Construction of Workforce Housing, Artist Workspaces in Seattle’s Georgetown Neighborhood

900 units of housing and artist workspaces to be built to create new arts-centered community Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell signed legislation that will allow new workforce housing and community spaces to be built in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood by increasing the height limit. The land use code amendment legislation… [ Keep reading ]