Waterfront Seattle

About the project

Overlook Walk is a public pathway connecting the waterfront to Pike Place Market and Seattle's urban core. It will span from the Market's new MarketFront expansion over the rebuilt Alaskan Way below, providing elevated views of Elliott Bay and the city skyline, a safe and accessible connection, and new public spaces to relax and enjoy.

Project area

Project timeline

Timeline of the design and construction process for the Overlook Walk from 2011 to 2022

Benefits

Overlook Walk is at the center of improvements from Pier 62/63 up to Pike Place Market and east along to Seattle’s urban core, including Pike and Pine streets. The future public walkway enhances the existing web of connections through and near the Market. It is designed for all ages and abilities, with gradual slopes, new elevators and places to linger along the walk.

Design rendering of the pathway leading down from MarketFront's western edge.Pathway leading down from MarketFront's western edge.
Design rendering of a new café and public terrace to grab a bite or relax in the shade.A new café and public terrace to grab a bite or relax in the shade.
Design rendering of elevated views looking west towards Elliott Bay.Elevated views looking west towards Elliott Bay.
Design rendering of seating and play slopes for families to enjoySeating and play slopes for families to enjoy.

Learn more

The Office of the Waterfront held a public open house on July 20, 2017 to hear from the community about ideas on the Overlook Walk design.

Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6 – 8 PM
MarketFront Pavilion, 1901 Western Ave

We also invited the public to share feedback online about the Overlook Walk from July 26 through August 13, 2017.

Related documents

Open house display boards - July 2017

Overlook Walk open house invitation – June 2017 [PDF, 1.5 MB]