Seattle Historic Waterfront Association

The Association served the greater Seattle waterfront community representing dozens of businesses, residents, public facilities and visitors with the Association's efforts to understand and advocate for the community and the redevelopment of the central waterfront. The Association incurred expenses reviewing the various projects and mitigation ideas. For instance, during construction, a major problem was letting the community and tourists know that Seattle's Waterfront is open, which the organization did through its website, purchased advertising, and social media. Another problem was the lack of parking for visitors, 70% of whom arrived on the waterfront in family groups by car. So the association purchased parking in the Pike Place Market garage and gave visitors free parking for 2 hours if they visited a merchant on the waterfront. Our goal is to promote the waterfront as being open, safe and fun for all.