Today, Senator David Frockt, representing the 46th legislative district in North Seattle, toured the UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance’s newly renovated Parrington Hall. Built in 1902, Parrington was one of the first buildings on today’s Seattle campus. After serving students for over 100 years, campus leaders began efforts to update the Hall’s learning environment and make repairs. Their vision was to transform Parrington into a space that fosters innovation and collaboration while respecting its history.
Through the generosity of the Evans School community, the UW, and the State of Washington, construction on Parrington Hall began in June 2019 and was completed in September 2020. As the Senate Democratic leader on the capital budget, Sen. Frockt was instrumental in securing state funds for this important project.
During the tour, Sen. Frockt had the opportunity to see the expanded, modernized building, including spacious new classrooms, gathering spaces, and sustainability features and improvements. These updates will benefit public policy and governance students at the Evans School for many years to come.
Thank you Sen. Frockt for visiting Parrington Hall and for championing efforts to secure state funding to support the critical renovations on this important historic landmark.
