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PSCA Drops Appeal On Real Change Use Permit

posted by Tim Harris on Friday, June 11 at 2:24pm

Today, Real Change and the Pioneer Square Community Association issued the following joint press release.

Real Change and the Pioneer Square Community Association (PSCA) are pleased to announce that they have resolved their issues related to the City of Seattle use permit for the New England Building in Pioneer Square. PSCA has withdrawn its appeal of the City of Seattle decision. The two organizations look forward to working together for the common benefit of Pioneer Square, supporting a vibrant neighborhood for all.

Leslie Smith, Executive Director of the PSCA, said of the settlement, “We had a constructive dialogue.  Real Change listened thoughtfully to our concerns around the City’s use permit and agreed to work with us in a spirit of cooperation.  We look forward to Real Change’s contributions to the vitality of the Pioneer Square Neighborhood.”  Tim Harris, Executive Director of Real Change also welcomed the settlement, saying, “Real Change is happy to be past the conflict and to return full focus to our mission.  We are proud to be part of the diversity of Pioneer Square and look forward to being engaged members of the community.”

Real Change is a 501 C-3 organization that creates opportunity and a voice for low income people while taking action to end homelessness and poverty.

The Pioneer Square Community Association is a 501 C-3 organization devoted to the betterment of Pioneer Square through advocacy, programming, marketing and community action.

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