Emerald Mile

Seattle, WA

One mile in length of interspersed streetscape interventions

 

As South Lake Union continues to grow, the need to activate & beautify Westlake - the main commercial avenue of one of the nation's largest live/work neighborhood - is critical for the success of Seattle's development & evolution. Improving the character of the pedestrian & transit corridor that spans from Downtown to Lake Union will benefit local retail businesses, corporate offices, cultural destinations and the growing residential population.

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This community-based project enhances the streetscape with plantings, seating areas, ‘streateries,’ cultural signifiers and lighting, all done with a sculptural sensibility that ties the entire route together.

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An added element is for each of the ring sculptures to represent one of Seattle's 21 Sister Cities, a program initiated by President Eisenhower to promote global peace through meaningful connections to our brothers & sisters around the world.

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The project is guided by the South Lake Union Community Council, and funded partly through the Neighborhood Matching Fund of Seattle.

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Selected for the 2018 Seattle Architecture Foundation Model Exhibit

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