The Brief
- Pioneer Square will transform into a pedestrian hub with watch parties and events during the World Cup.
- Plans include a large screen, stage, beer garden and street closures to keep fans in the area before and after matches.
- The space will be free and open to the public, with organizers aiming to boost energy and local business activity.
SEATTLE – Pioneer Square is preparing to transform into a pedestrian-focused hub for World Cup festivities, with organizers planning to bring the celebration beyond the stadium and into the neighborhood’s historic streets.
What they’re saying:
Organizers say in roughly fifty days’ time, the neighborhood will shift into a pedestrian zone designed to keep fans lingering before and after matches.…