DOWNTOWN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDATION AND HOW DOES IT ADDRESS THE CRISIS?
We propose to build a mixed-use development project containing a public K-5 elementary school, retail and office uses, and multi-family housing. This solution helps solidify downtown Seattle as a neighborhood and bolsters a sense of community and belonging, and will make downtown more attractive to residents and families.
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WHO WILL THIS SERVE?
This solution will serve current and future families living in and near the downtown core.
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WHY IS THIS THE BEST SOLUTION?
As COVID-19 recovery continues, the city of Seattle has a critical opportunity to draw more than just tourists back downtown; attracting people back to these areas should include residential families and children. Revitalizing the downtown area will require sustained investment throughout the coming years, and this project provides a longer term solution in line with the city’s goals.
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WHAT IS THE TIMELINE TO MOVE FORWARD?
The proposed mixed-use development would be developed using a public-private partnership model. The private developer would be responsible for land acquisition and project development, while the public sector (Seattle Public School) provides equity with a purchase or a long-term lease agreement of the public school space.
A comprehensive analysis of this topic and detailed recommendations can be found here:
POTENTIAL SITING OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT FLOOR LAYOUT
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PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ELEVATION
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If you would like to learn more about the Public Elementary School in Downtown Seattle, please contact the following graduate students:
Tristan Chen
tcyihsiu@uw.edu
Meg Hamele
mhamele@uw.edu
Carmen Smith
csmith77@uw.edu