What We Do

Shoreline street ends are designated portions of public right-of-way that serve as precious community assets and thrive through robust community partnerships. Each one tells a different story of Seattle's cultural and environmental history, and provides everyone the opportunity to experience and enjoy the splendor of Seattle's shorelines.



Our Shoreline Street Ends Program improves public access, protects unique views, enhances habitat, supports maritime industry, and fosters stewardship to create long- lasting community assets. Specifically, we:

Collaborate with community partners to improve designated shoreline street ends

Provide project management and capital investment for design and construction services

Facilitate the permitting process to develop these spaces

What's New

We recently completed work to enhance three shoreline street ends at E Allison St, 1st Ave Br N (S River St), and 1st Ave Br S (SW Michigan St). You can visit these sites to see the new benches, landscaping and water access.

E Allison St:

Program Goals

Through our Shoreline Street Ends program, we seek to:

Equitably improve and maintain shoreline access and enjoyment across a broad spectrum of Seattle's neighborhoods

Enhance shoreline habitat by including, where possible, ecological benefits such as native plantings and green stormwater treatment

Build partnerships and encourage stewardship through an extensive network of community partners

Support the maritime industry

Raise neighborhood awareness of shoreline street ends

Explore new opportunities to leverage resources

Program Resources