The UW Department of Architecture was asked to design and build a new facility to serve as a community gathering space on the waterfront at Pier 58. The project is set to open in summer of 2015, and will include a performance stage. Read more about it here.
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U District celebrated community with Alley Lights
Several hundred people came out for the Alley Lights event that took place on December 6th. Visitors strolled through the alley between NE 45th & NE 41st to see glowing art installations and special exhibits, and enjoyed live music and holiday treats along the way.
Sponsored by the U District Partnership and the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, the event was an opportunity to celebrate the people who make the U District a great place to live and work, including quite a few neighborhood locals who wanted to show their appreciation for the U District.
The U District Partnership is a group of organizations, volunteers, and sponsors working together to create lasting change in the community. For more information, call them at 206-547-4417.
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Former UW rowing legend and coach dies at 91
Legendary oarsman, coach, and boatbuilder Stan Pocock passed away on Sunday.
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The Boys in the Boat was cited among the favorite reads of CEOs in 2014, according to Bloomberg News. The New York Times-bestselling story centers around the University of Washington’s powerhouse rowing team trying to win the 1936 Berlin Olympics.