DSA/MID open new MID Deployment Center at Third & Pine

SEATTLE, June 2, 2026 — The Downtown Seattle Association/Metropolitan Improvement District on Tuesday officially opened the MID Deployment Center at Third Avenue and Pine Street, a new storage and operations hub located on the northwest corner of the intersection. This launch represents a significant and tangible investment in one of downtown Seattle’s most high-profile areas. 

The MID Deployment Center provides DSA/MID ambassadors with a dedicated base of operations — including storage for the bikes, trikes and equipment they use 362 days a year to keep downtown clean, safe and welcoming. Situated in the former Mountain Hardware retail space at 250 Pine Street, the facility includes a branded storefront that will house our bike technician, a pop-in workspace available to the Seattle Police Department and future pop-up retail opportunities. The retail space is 2,509 square feet and the storage area spans 6,241 square feet, totaling a combined 8,750 square feet. 

The official opening of this space takes place on Tuesday, June 2 (more info below), and will include remarks from DSA/MID leadership and elected officials, followed by an open house and tours of the new space. 

This comes months after DSA/MID moved its full operations — admin and ambassador teams — into 1601 2nd Avenue, just steps from the MID Deployment Center. 

“Opening this MID Deployment Center at Third and Pine is about more than storage; it’s about showing up,” DSA President & CEO Jon Scholes said. “This is a corner that matters enormously to the health of our downtown, and we are committing ourselves to it.”

Here’s how this new space helps: 

DSA/MID Public Realm Operations Team: The space serves as a central storage and deployment center for much of the equipment used in parks and public spaces throughout downtown. 

DSA/MID Clean Team: The space holds 60 ambassador trikes. We’ve made significant modifications to accommodate the electric-assisted trikes, including installing 11 overhead power outlets, 13 wall outlets and building a custom ramp for the trikes to enter/exit through the alley. 

DSA/MID Community Safety & Hospitality Team: The space holds 54 bikes for the CSH Team. Several new bicycle racks were purchased for the Deployment Center. 

In general: This move is a major upgrade for our bike and trike mechanics, who both now have dedicated “shops” in the space. Beyond servicing mountain bike suspension and brazing frames, the shop is exceptionally equipped and performs the same services as a professional bike shop. 

Plus, we now have opportunities for partnerships and pop-ups in the street-facing retail space. We also worked with local artists to add color and vibrancy to the entire corner of Third & Pine. 

“Our 160-plus ambassadors are deployed right here in the heart of downtown seven days a week, 15 hours a day, providing services to the ratepayers and stakeholders who depend on us,” DSA VP of Public Realm & Ambassador Operations Jennifer Casillas said. “This space allows us to bring positive energy to this intersection every single day. When people see this level of intention, it’s a visible reminder that this community cares deeply about downtown. We’re thrilled to partner with so many incredible organizations to make that a reality, and we’ll continue to spread that positivity however we can.” 

Special thanks to our partners in this exciting move: Future Arts; House of Sorcery; Kidder Mathews Tenant Rep. Mike King; Newmark and Executive Managing Director Jesse Ottele; NINE dot ARTS; and Sellen Construction’s Special Projects team. We’d also like to recognize our DSA/MID ambassadors, who moved all of their equipment into the new space. 

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About the Downtown Seattle Association 

Established in 1958, the Downtown Seattle Association is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to create a healthy, vibrant downtown for all. By advocating on issues including transportation, economic development and the urban experience, DSA works to ensure that downtown remains a great place to live, work, shop and play for all. DSA also manages the Metropolitan Improvement District, a business-improvement area spanning 300 square blocks downtown.