SEATTLE – City of Seattle receives VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council for Seattle’s Overlook Walk in Waterfront Park.
Overlook Walk, part of the larger Waterfront Seattle portfolio, is a bold and visionary project that redefines how people move between downtown Seattle and the waterfront. Built where the Alaskan Way Viaduct once stood, this iconic structure connects Pike Place Market and Elliott Bay through an accessible pathway. Since opening in October 2024, Overlook Walk has already become a recognizable symbol of Seattle’s identity and civic pride.
Spanning 60,000 square feet of new elevated park space and 100 feet of vertical elevation, Overlook Walk offers breathtaking, 360-degree views of Seattle’s skyline, Elliott Bay, and Mount Rainier. The path integrates gathering spaces, public seating, children's play areas and art installations.
This project combines elegant urban design with complex engineering innovation. With its hourglass-shaped, post-tensioned bridge structure spanning 115 feet, Overlook Walk functions both as a park and a transportation link.
Angela Brady, Office of the Waterfront, Civic Projects, and Sound Transit Director
“We’re honored to receive the VISION 2050 Award for Seattle’s Overlook Walk in Waterfront Park. This project reconnects our city, linking Pike Place Market to the waterfront in a way that is accessible, welcoming, and uniquely Seattle. This transformative space is quickly becoming an iconic destination in our downtown, reflecting our commitment to creating vibrant public places that bring people together and celebrate the natural beauty of our region.”
Josh Brown, Executive Director of Puget Sound Regional Council
“The Seattle Waterfront masterfully brings neighborhoods together through people-first infrastructure, while encouraging walking, reducing reliance on cars, and fostering a public realm that is inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready.”
The VISION 2050 Awards celebrate progress to enhance the region’s communities and natural environment while advancing equity and opportunity for all. The awards recognize innovative work in the region to create a better future for central Puget Sound.
The award was presented at the Seattle Waterfront Overlook Walk on July 21.
VISION 2050 is the region’s plan for growth. By 2050, the region's population will reach 5.8 million people. The region’s cities, counties, Tribes, ports, agencies, businesses, and communities have worked together to develop VISION 2050 to prepare for this growth and serve as a guide for sustaining a healthy environment, thriving communities and a strong economy.
