Pike Place Market, a dynamic public space with intricacies unmatched by any other destination, stands as a testament to our community’s commitment to both its authentic heritage and entrepreneurial drive. It’s not just a Market – a vibrant fusion of retail wonders, restaurants, food purveyors, farm-fresh produce, flowers, and handmade crafts – it’s also a performance space for live music, a provider of vital social services, and a home for nearly 500 people. The significance of preserving its historic purpose and unique charm prompted the PDA to launch a 50-year Master Plan – a monumental task requiring transparency, collaboration and commitment. 

This comprehensive Master Plan, a guiding framework for the next ten years and beyond, preserves the objectives defined in the Charter and safeguards the Market as the Soul of the City. It charts a course for ensuring long-term financial sustainability, reorienting the Market to local customers, and recommitting ourselves to the Market’s longstanding dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion for future generations.