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Waterfront Seattle is in the very early stages of design; a concept plan is expected mid-2012, detailed design and engineering mid-2012 through 2015, construction 2016 through 2018. For more information: (206) 499-8040 or info@waterfrontseattle.org.
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Waterfront Seattle seeks to create an unparalleled opportunity to reorient our city's connection to Elliott Bay, and reclaim our waterfront as a public asset that the entire city and region can enjoy for generations.
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A guiding principle is to put the shoreline and innovative, sustainable design at the forefront. Waterfront Seattle's goal for the project is to be a catalyst in creating jobs, attracting investment and stimulating the local economy.
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The project may also include redesign of Pier 62/63, as shown above.
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Opportunities to touch the water will be considered in the design. The Elliott Bay Seawall project also is looking at opportunities to touch and interact with the water. Waterfront Seattle is coordinating closely with the Seawall Project to ensure that new water "touch points" fit seamlessly into the overall design for the Central Waterfront.
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To achieve a design that reflects the project's guiding principle of a "Waterfront for All," the City is fully committed to a design process that captures, engages and responds to citywide input. The project includes a wide range of public events to learn what citizens think about the opportunities and constraints of the project and how they envision using the future waterfront.
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The core project includes:
1) Removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct
2) New public spaces along the waterfront, as shown here near Pier 54
3) A new Alaskan Way surface street between King and Pine Street serving all travel modes
4) A city street connection between the waterfront and Belltown connecting Alaskan Way to Elliott and Western Avenues

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The project will create an exciting destination with vibrant public and cultural spaces and access to the water.
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The transformation of Seattle's waterfront is made possible by the need to replace the failing Alaskan Way Viaduct and Elliott Bay Seawall, including improved access for pedestrians.
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Waterfront Seattle is a partnership between the City of Seattle and the entire community to create a dynamic public waterfront, which will become a new civic heart for the City.
The project covers 26 city blocks from King Street to Broad Street.

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First look at Seattle’s new waterfront