Connecting Pike Place Market and the Seattle Aquarium with a New Civic Icon on Seattle's Waterfront
Overlook Walk
Overlook Walk is a new public pathway connecting the waterfront to Pike Place Market and Seattle’s urban core. The pedestrian bridge over the new Alaskan Way roadway provides elevated views, new open space, and a safe and accessible connection between the Market to the new Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and Elliott Bay.
The project also includes enclosed building spaces for waterfront operations management, cultural and educational events, and vendors. This project combines traditional vertical building elements and major civil transportation components.
Project Story
Seattle's New Urban Connection
Tim Peruchini explains how Hoffman’s innovative Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) techniques are overcoming challenges on Overlook Walk. From preconstruction planning to intricate geometry, Hoffman’s meticulous efforts ensure safety and precise integration, transforming the urban landscape of Seattle.
Overlook Walk is a testament to Seattle’s innovative spirit, celebrating our rich history while inviting everyone to enjoy the city’s breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culture. Overlook Walk will forever change how residents, families, workers, and visitors experience our city now and for future generations – and is proof positive what we can accomplish together with a shared One Seattle vision. Seattle’s latest iconic urban element, Overlook Walk is joining the roster of recognizable, dynamic Seattle landmarks – as a symbol of our city’s identity.Bruce Harrell Mayor
Including the public space over the top of the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion, Overlook Walk adds approximately 60,000 square feet of new elevated park space to Seattle’s waterfront. Overlook Walk views of downtown Seattle, Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, Elliott Bay, the Olympic mountains, and Mount Rainier.
The Tradespeople That Brought Overlook Walk to Life
Through the City’s Priority Hire program, this project provided 225,000 labor hours and $2.9 million in wages to workers from economically distressed communities, including people of color and women.
I am so proud of our incredibly talented team of designers, engineers, contractors, laborers, construction management staff, and artists for successfully delivering such a uniquely challenging project. I want each of them to know how thankful and grateful we are for their work, and I sincerely hope all of them have enjoyed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build such a special place in the heart of Seattle.Angela Brady Director of the City’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects
