Seattle Center is fraying. Will the city pay to fix it?
The Seattle Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Seattle Center faces urgent infrastructure challenges, with estimated repair and upgrade costs exceeding $500 million due to aging buildings and failing systems, despite recent private investments like Climate Pledge Arena.
- A coalition of arts, hospitality, and policy leaders has proposed a $1 billion modernization plan for the 74-acre campus, envisioning a vibrant, accessible urban park with upgraded facilities, including a $425 million Armory renovation and restored Pacific Science Center courtyards.
- The initiative, initially supported by former Mayor Bruce Harrell, now faces uncertainty under newly elected Mayor Katie Wilson, who prioritizes affordable housing and social services amid a $140 million budget deficit and may be reluctant to back a large property tax levy.
- Seattle Center generates over half its $60
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