South Lake Union Weekly (Inactive)

🍔 Food & Restaurants

Mendocino Farms Makes its Seattle Debut in South Lake Union: Grand Opening Celebration and Charity Donation!

Mendocino Farms, the California-based fast-casual chain known for high quality sandwiches and salads, will open its first Seattle-area location in South Lake Union at 2118 Westlake Ave on Wednesday, May 17th. The chain is celebrating with events designed to spark joy, as well as donating 50% of its grand opening day proceeds to Mary's Place.

• May 17, 2023: Mendocino Farms is opening its first Seattle location on May 17th

🏠 Real Estate

KHS&S Completes Onni's Massive South Lake Union Residential Project in Seattle Using Innovative Pre-Engineered Solutions and Community Engagement

Onni's South Lake Union project in Seattle, which comprises two 42-story residential towers and a 13-story midrise, making it Seattle's biggest residential project ever, has been completed by KHS&S Contractors. The company used innovative pre-engineered solutions and engaged with the local community to complete the project, which spanned more than four years.

BioMed Realty's South Lake Union Development Approved: Two Life Science Buildings to Rise as Part of T6 Innovation Center

BioMed Realty's proposed development of two life science buildings in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood has gained approval from the West Design Review Board. The project, part of the T6 Innovation Center, will feature two public plazas, three levels of below grade parking, and a total of over 500,000 square feet of life science space.

🗳️ Politics

Seattle's Sugary Drink Tax Shows Impact Beyond South Lake Union, Mamnoon Street Director Optimistic for Economy's Rebound

Seattle's tax on sugary drinks has resulted in a decrease in soda consumption not only in Seattle but also in neighboring communities, although businesses are not taking on any new costs as customers are paying the tax. Meanwhile, Angela Ortez-Zarate, director of quick service development for Mamnoon Street and Street Eats in South Lake Union, hopes the return of thousands of Amazon workers to the office will help with downtown Seattle's economic recovery.

Revitalizing Seattle's SLU Industrial Lands: A Promising Proposal for MML, II, and UI Zones

Seattle's City Council is considering comprehensive rezoning of industrial lands, marking a significant step for these areas, which comprise roughly 10% of the city's zoned land and the same percentage of the city's employment. The city's industrial lands are at risk of loss due to climate change and institutional neglect and the overhaul is well overdue, with the proposed mixed manufacturing and logistics (MML), industry and innovation (II), and urban industrial(UI) zones bringing fresh direction, though some feel they could go further.

🚃 Transit

Navigating Traffic Impacts in Seattle: Tips for Commuters in South Lake Union (SLU)

Emergency maintenance, planned construction, and major events in Seattle are causing traffic impacts this week. Light rail service continues to be disrupted, and a northbound on-ramp to SR 99 is closed, so commuters are encouraged to think ahead and explore alternative transportation options, especially for those heading to or from South Lake Union (SLU).

Amazon's return to the office leads to increased traffic in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood

Commuters in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood have seen an increase in traffic and foot traffic since Amazon workers returned to the office three days a week starting May 1, with some noting significant delays during the morning rush hour. The Downtown Seattle Association predicts that other employers will soon follow suit, with Amazon being the first domino to fall.

✈️ Travel

Thriving LGBTQ+ Businesses in SLU: Kremwerk, Honest Biscuits, and The Backdoor

Seattle's LGBTQ+ community is thriving with queer-owned businesses like Kremwerk, Honest Biscuits, and The Backdoor. And for a stunning view of the skyline, Marination Ma Kai on the South Lake Union dock is the perfect spot to grab Aloha sliders.

Discover Seattle's Best Sites - South Lake Union Takes It to the Next Level

Looking for the best places to visit in Seattle? According to ChatGPT, you can't miss Pike Place Market, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, and the International District. They also recommend some great hiking trails and restaurants/bars like Canlis, Pike Place Chowder, Canon, The Noble Fir, and Knee High Stocking Co. Additionally, make sure to check out South Lake Union for a unique experience.

😎 Entertainment

Seattle's Supertunnel: A Photographic Journey from Sodo to South Lake Union

Photographer/author Catherine Bassetti is sponsoring West Seattle Blog to promote her book "Supertunnel - Journey from Light to Light" which chronicles the historic deep-bore tunnel drive from Sodo to South Lake Union, providing a refreshing perspective on Seattle's transportation project with behind-the-scenes commentary and original photos and renderings. Catherine Bassetti is a Seattle native whose connection to West Seattle stems from her family's roots in its early urban growth and development.

🎸 Music & Concerts

LP Takes Over South Lake Union: Announces Love Lines Album Release and North American Tour

LP announces the release of their upcoming album Love Lines on September 29 via BMG and shares the first single "Golden" alongside the tour dates that will bring their powerful performance to North America starting October 21 in Anaheim, CA, including a show in Seattle's South Lake Union.

• May 12, 2023, 10:00 AM: Tickets for LP's North America tour go on sale on Friday, May 12 at 10am local time
• October 21, 2023: LP will start their North America tour on October 21 in Anaheim, CA

🖼️ Art

Preserving History: The Last Standing South Service Center Sign in Seattle's SLU District

Seattle City Light's iconic South Service Center sign is the last remaining of many that dotted the region. Installed in 1914, the Lake Union Steam Plant sign was the only one easily viewed from a boat, reminding visitors and residents alike of the utility's presence in the city's past and present.

🏀 Sports

LAFC Aims to Bring CCL Trophy to MLS and South Lake Union, Following in Seattle Sounders’ Footsteps

LAFC is aiming to end the CCL final curse for MLS teams in their upcoming two-legged final against Liga MX side Club León after overcoming Philadelphia Union in the semi-finals. Seattle Sounders became the first-ever MLS team to win the tournament in 2022, and LAFC hopes to follow in their footsteps and bring the CCL trophy to MLS and South Lake Union.

SLU Teams Face MLS Hosts in US Open Cup Round of 32

Several teams from the USL Championship will be taking on MLS hosts in the Round of 32 of the US Open Cup, with Charleston Battery playing Inter Miami CF, Birmingham Legion and Memphis 901 facing each other and Loudoun United welcoming Columbus Crew to their home ground of Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia. Meanwhile, Ben Pirmann's side have been flying high in league and Cup play, thanks to the contributions of young striker Nick Markanich, who has three goals in two Open Cup games.

🌲 Random

• New 'Emergency Brake' for Bladder Cancer Found by Fred Hutch Researchers in SLU Study