Circle the Square is a citizen project dedicated to making Pioneer Square more safe, happy, and whole.
We are here to
Build community. We walk the neighborhood every week, giving each other a chance to learn new things, meet new people, and then carry that collective love for the Square through the rest of our week.
Solve problems. We look for opportunities to help. Maybe it’s letting people know about services, or giving the city data and feedback to make more informed decisions, or just generally lending a helping hand.
Make connections. Many people and organizations want to help the Square—DESC, LEAD, SPD, DSA— and all our fellow neighbors. We want to pool our knowledge and help turn resources into results.
We walk the streets, but we’re more than a neighborhood watch. A traditional block watch asks you to be concerned about your neighbor’s property and well-being as well as your own. We want to take that even further—as a thoughtful, creative, persistent presence that’s determined to see our neighborhood thrive.
What We Do
Gather
Meet at a local business and get a quick orientation. Get to know your fellow volunteers.
Walk
Take an hour-long walk around the neighborhood to find or brainstorm ways to improve things.
Connect
We'll often have guests from city departments or non-profits. They can see our neighborhood needs and we can collaborate.
Collect
We collect data primarily on the Find It Fix It app. This helps solve problems while giving the city valuable data to shape priorities and budgets.
Help
We lend a hand. We might clean graffiti, remove stickers, or simply listen or answer questions.
Celebrate
We end our Friday walks with an optional social hour, where we get to know one another, debrief, and support a local business.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday Walk
Meet at Cone & Steiner
135 S King Street, Seattle
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday Walk
Meet at Cone & Steiner
135 S King Street, Seattle
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Friday Social Hour
Rotating!
Contact us for details.
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About Us
Circle the Square is a volunteer organization comprised of people who live and work in Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington.
We work in close coordination with the Alliance for Pioneer Square, Pioneer Square Residents’ Council, Metropolitan Improvement District, Downtown Seattle Association, Seattle Chinatown Block Watch, Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE), Friends of Occidental Square, and the Seattle Police Department West Precinct.
It was founded by Paul Hughes, RaNae Vodder, Tija Petrovich, and Grace Norman.