After King County Executive Dow Constantine and then-Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan reached an agreement last year for Seattle to swap the troubled City Hall Park for 13 county properties, the city will retain ownership of the park.
Current Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and Constantine announced that they have reached a new agreement about the future of the park and will be developing a plan to safely open the park and fountain area in Prefontaine Place.
The situation at the park had gotten so bad that a King County judge said that jurors were refusing to show up for jury duty because they did not feel safe. The city council is expected to pass Harrell’s proposed city budget, which includes $2.8 million for the park. Investments will be made to reopen and revitalize the park to serve as a public gathering space and a place for food trucks, concerts and other events that will attract visitors. There are also plans for moveable and permanent seating areas where people can eat lunch.
As far as safety, King County Metro Police and Sound Transit Police will have a visible safety presence at transit stations and stops. The city will partner with building owners and tenants to make sure building security measures are in place.
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