Seattle Restored is a collaborative program managed by the Seattle Office of Economic Development, Seattle Good Business Network, and Shunpike.
The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to building an equitable and inclusive economy that benefits the whole city by promoting access to economic opportunities for all of Seattle’s diverse communities.
Seattle Good Business Network connects and inspires people to buy, produce, and invest locally, so that everyone has a meaningful stake in the local economy. We unite businesses and community partners around shared values by connecting them to opportunities, resources, and each other.
Shunpike empowers artists through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services. Shunpike envisions a community where independent artists and arts groups thrive, creatively and economically, and where their work is widely valued as fundamental to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of Washington State.
Our Impact
Since launching in 2021, Seattle Restored has transformed over 85 vacant storefronts into vibrant pop-up shops, window art installations, and artist residencies. By activating these spaces, the program has boosted local business sales, increased foot traffic, and contributed to beautification and safety in these areas. For participating artists and small businesses, Seattle Restored offers a vital platform to grow their customer base and expand their inventory and teams. This support has enabled many to thrive, turning short-term opportunities into lasting success and fostering a more diverse and dynamic local economy.
Community support
Seattle Restored thanks our community partners and supporters for their contributions to the program.
Funding provided to deepen support for long-term leases and provide technical assistance to small and growing businesses.
Funding provided to augment and amplify the work of creative entrepreneurs through additional programming, events, and direct support to artists in residence.
Funding provided to empower entrepreneurs with no-cost Square terminals to process sales for pop-up locations and art residencies.
Support provided to equip entrepreneurs with no-cost interior design consultations to help set up their retail spaces.
Interested in supporting small businesses and/or creative entrepreneurs?
Connect with us at partnership@seattlerestored.org.