Enjoy a Summer Walk on the Yesler Terrace Hillclimb! The 10th Avenue Hillclimb is a vital part of the Yesler Terrace redevelopment, reconnecting Yesler Terrace with its neighbors and creating connections within the neighborhood. The Hillclimb is a pedestrian and cyclist staircase that will provide a direct, safe connection between Yesler Terrace and the Little Saigon/International District communities. The Hillclimb, created by the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA), is open to all residents, neighbors, and the public to enjoy.

The design incorporates culturally and community-specific public art, featuring beautiful mosaic medallions along the route, created by artist Mauricio Robalino. He engaged Yesler neighbors in design concepts that represent the past, present, and future of Yesler. The Hillclimb has a thoughtful design of intertwining stairs, walking paths, a bike runnel, accessible ramps, and an esplanade‐like gathering plaza at the top allows
visitors to enjoy the view. It expresses the travel of stormwater through the site, with a combination of runnels and trench drains that follow the climb. Future phases of the project include spaces for a community p-patch.

SCHEDULE
4:30 pm | Meet at the top of the Hillclimb
4:45–5:30 pm | Yesler Terrace Hillclimb Tour

WHERE TO MEET AND WHAT TO WEAR
Parking is available at the top of Yesler Terrace Hillclimb and we will meet at the top of the stairs for the tour. Tour departs promptly at 4:30pm following a brief presentation. As this is an outdoor tour in July, please dress for warm weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.  

Meet Our Tour Guide:

Marieke Lacasse, ASLA, LEED AP

Marieke Lacasse, a registered Landscape Architect, is devoted to creating social outdoor spaces that reflect the unique character and interests of the community. Marieke co-leads GGLO’s Landscape Team and lectures on the communities she has helped create over 20+ years of practice. She is accustomed to large integrated design teams with heavily involved community participants. The resulting spaces garner awards for their playfulness, highly sustainable features, long-term site stewardship, and promotion of healthy and active living.

Marieke is active in her neighborhood and the community-at-large, involving past and present efforts related to parks, community gardens, and urban forest stewardship. Marieke is a strong supporter of environmental and sustainability causes, affordable housing, and social equity. She represents the state of Washington on the Board of Trustees for the American Society of Landscape Architects.