RailSpur received the Best Preservation Project Award for its visionary adaptive reuse of three historic warehouse buildings and their surrounding alleyways in Pioneer Square. By preserving the district’s character while creating a lively micro‑district with dining, retail, office, and hospitality uses, the project has become a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization and a model for preservation‑minded urban development.

The Seattle Public Library’s Green Lake Branch received the Preserving Neighborhood Character Award for its thoughtful renovation of the 1909 Carnegie library, integrating seismic, sustainable, and accessibility upgrades while honoring its historic architecture. The project revitalized a beloved community landmark, now LEED Gold certified, ensuring it remains a safe, inclusive, and vibrant third place.

The Metropole Building received the Community Investment Award for its remarkable rehabilitation, transforming a long‑vacant flatiron landmark into affordable, energy‑efficient space for nonprofits serving communities of color. Its six‑year restoration revived historic materials, reimagined public space, and achieved LEED Platinum certification, creating a hub where equity, culture, and preservation meet.

Lisa Howard received the Preservation Champion Award for her 17 years of transformative leadership in Pioneer Square, where she has guided Seattle’s oldest neighborhood through economic shifts, major public‑realm improvements, and a renewed era of vitality. Her collaborative approach, advocacy for walkability and accessibility, and deep commitment to community have strengthened the district’s cultural and historic fabric