Seattle’s revamped waterfront is nearly complete, with new protected bike lanes debuting this weekend and the remaining improvements scheduled to open in the next few months.
Why it matters: The reimagined stretch along Elliott Bay is a product of more than 15 years of planning, with the most visible changes taking place since the 2019 demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
- The elevated freeway previously divided the waterfront from Pike Place Market and much of downtown.
Catch up quick: So far, Seattle has opened a new pedestrian bridge — the Overlook Walk — connecting Pike Place Market and the waterfront; welcomed a new addition to the Seattle Aquarium; built a new link to Belltown; and made pedestrian upgrades in Pioneer Square, among other improvements…