A New Civic Square

The City of Seattle is considering selling a parcel of land encompassing a half a block for the development and construction of a new high rise tower that would become part of a new civic square. With a plaza area and a high rise, the city hopes that this development will be able to breath some life into the south end of Downtown. The building that would sit on the site would be 40 stories tall with office space compromising 22 stories, condos taking up 17 stories, and ground level retail. The proposed building would be nestled in between 3rd and 4th and Cherry and James. LEED Gold certification will be something the building strives to qualify for. If this passes the councils vote it is slated for completion in 2011.