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| Last updated on June 4, 2008 |
A public trustee, the PDA serves as the caretaker and steward of the historic Pike Place Public Market. The PDA's mission is to ensure the traditional character of the Public Market is preserved for future generations.
Description:
The Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA), a public not-for-profit corporation, manages about 85 percent of the nine-acre historic district. The agency has about 95 employees, most of whom work in the facilities, maintenance or security departments. Volunteers are crucial to the communications functions of the agency. Volunteers work in the school program, information booth and special events.
History:
The PDA was chartered by the City of Seattle in 1973 to act as steward and caretaker for the historic market district. A public trustee, the PDA uses the charter to guide policy. The charter mandates the PDA to engage in these priorities: Ensure the traditional character of the Public Market is preserved. Renew, rehabilitate, preserve, restore and develop structures and open spaces in and around the Market. Continue the opportunity for Public Market farmers, merchants, residents, shoppers and visitors to carry on traditional activities. Initiate programs to expand food retailing in the District, especially the sale of local farm produce. Promote the survival and predominance of small shops, marginal businesses, thrift shops, arts and crafts, and other enterprises, activities and services which are essential to the functioning of the Market. The PDA provides a structure within which all public agencies, private groups, organizations, and individuals whose concerns relate to the preservation of Seattle's beloved Market area may work together to accomplish the above purposes.
Contact person: Scott Davies, Public Info. Specialist, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 625-0646
Address:
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85 Pike ST, Room 500
Seattle, WA 98101
This location is handicap accessible
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.pikeplacemarket.org
Directions:
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Located in downtown Seattle, the Pike Place Market is located at First and Pike. The PDA is located in the Market's south end. From the bronze piggybank (Rachel) under the Market clock, head south. Next to Best Flowers, on the right, there is a stairway heading down. Go down halfway to the first landing. The PDA office is the door on the right.
Nearest Bus Stop: 1st AVE and Pine or Pike ST, 5 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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No
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