evitalizing Seattle's Historic DowntownRedevelopment has been slow to arrive in Pioneer Square. Full of 19th century buildings, many developers steer clear of the neighborhood, as renovating a building this age poses numerous challenges, especially if the desired building use differs from the original. But the neighborhood is experiencing a revitalization, with newly converted office buildings, restaurants, bars, and cafes opening up. UVI foresaw the opportunity that would come with not only developing a hotel, but an entire micro-district that connects to the community, and creates a steady flow between the neighborhood's first rooftop bar, an alley-fronting restaurant, and the activated railspur corridor brought back to life for the very first time since its use as a rail supply line serving Pioneer Square in the early 20th century. Given that both UVI and Miller Hull share philosophies rooted in sustainability, we enthusiastically joined the effort.
