Gateways Project

Gateways Project Team

  • Preston Hampton, Project Manager

  • Melvin Freeman, Design Team

  • Amanda Licorish Sahali, Design Team

  • Doreen Mitchum, Design Team

Vision

“Gateways would be in the form of larger identity features such as iron or metal arches, large sculpted pieces, or actual archways, for example…” 

Recommendation Submitted by: HCAACD Committee Chairs, Kibibi Monie (Place Making), Stephanie Johnson-Toliver (Community Audit) on May 24, 2017 

Scope

Establish a Design Team to oversee the project from concept to installation of gateway sculptures at four entry points of the Central District.

Phase 1 (2023-2024)

  • The Design Team developed the gateway design criteria:

    • High visibility without traffic obstruction

    • Black cultural identity

    • Neighborhood relevant

  • The Design Team also reviewed over 20 artists with strong ties to the Central District and public art experience, and identified 8 artists to invite to submit project proposals.

  • Six potential gateway locations were identified (see map on the right)


Phase 2 (2025-2026)

  • Secure remaining funding: estimated cost per Gateway is $125K, for a total of $500K

  • Interview artists and select four proposals for contracting

  • Manage design development and art installation

The project is made possible thanks to support from the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, King County Office of Equity and Community Partnerships, and 4Culture.