http://thesunbreak.com/2011/06/24/king-street%e2%80%99s-jackson-plaza-gets-a-grand-opening/ Curious Georges in a conversation with Seattle Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:14:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://thesunbreak.com/2011/06/24/king-street%e2%80%99s-jackson-plaza-gets-a-grand-opening/#comment-4718 Cobalt around town: The Jackson Plaza Re-opening « Digital Mileage Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:59:52 +0000 http://thesunbreak.com/?p=875354#comment-4718 [...] This past Friday, the crowd gathered, the cameras flashed, and the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band struck up a jazzy tune. The occasion? The renovation of the all-new Jackson Plaza, the latest in the city’s urban renewal efforts.  The sun peeked out from behind the clouds just in time for Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to hoist some giant scissors and cut the red ribbon to officially open Jackson Plaza to the public. [...] [...] This past Friday, the crowd gathered, the cameras flashed, and the Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band struck up a jazzy tune. The occasion? The renovation of the all-new Jackson Plaza, the latest in the city’s urban renewal efforts.  The sun peeked out from behind the clouds just in time for Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn to hoist some giant scissors and cut the red ribbon to officially open Jackson Plaza to the public. [...]

]]> http://thesunbreak.com/2011/06/24/king-street%e2%80%99s-jackson-plaza-gets-a-grand-opening/#comment-4708 The New Pioneer Square – Pioneer Square in the News Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:58:46 +0000 http://thesunbreak.com/?p=875354#comment-4708 [...] King Street’s Jackson Plaza Gets a Grand Opening (The SunBreak) As for the plaza itself, Seattle Transit Blog says: “The plaza has yet to house any vendors/businesses, so I wouldn’t expect there to be a sudden renewal of vibrancy and activity. There are some fairly unique design elements, however, like an all-gravel floor, which almost gives the appearance of a giant Zen garden.” [...] [...] King Street’s Jackson Plaza Gets a Grand Opening (The SunBreak) As for the plaza itself, Seattle Transit Blog says: “The plaza has yet to house any vendors/businesses, so I wouldn’t expect there to be a sudden renewal of vibrancy and activity. There are some fairly unique design elements, however, like an all-gravel floor, which almost gives the appearance of a giant Zen garden.” [...]

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