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ECC™ Concept | Location | FAQ | B2. Inc. | Advisory Board
No other city or state boasts the amazing diversity and quality of economic and cultural lifestyle of Seattle, Washington.
The Emerald City Center™ (ECC™) concept has been developed to celebrate and showcase the virtue of this incredible city and region.
ECC™ CONCEPT
The focus of the ECC™ is four pavilions of interactive display and information similar to Epcot. These four areas are designed to showcase Seattle and Washington state’s greatest economic engines. Aviation and Aerospace Technology, Natural Resources and Agriculture, and Retail.
Washington-based corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Weyerhaeuser, Nordstrom and Costco are prime candidates for corporate partnerships.
These pavilions form the boundaries of a complex that will also include:
- A multi-purpose entertainment center for professional and collegiate basketball and hockey.
- Performing arts and family-style entertainment performances.
- A native-culture facility showcasing the rich heritage of our Northwest Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander populations.
A variety of quality retail and food boutiques providing a special shopping and dining experience for visitors and residents alike. Connected to the ECC™, a new neighborhood of period-designed residences that reflect the architectural design of early Seattle.
LOCATION
The ideal location of the new ECC™ is Pier 46, on Seattle’s waterfront. The site is currently being used as a container shipping port.
The following features make Pier 46 the perfect site for the ECC™:
- Close proximity to Safeco Field and Qwest Field infrastructure assets.
- Great highway access from I-5 and feeder routes.
- Continual expansion of downtown Seattle’s southern perimeter, which will spawn increased private sector investment.
- Waterfront access to cruise ships and Washington State Ferries system.
- A much better public utilization of Pier 46 than current use.
- The ECC will be a spectacular, architecturally appropriate addition to Seattle’s waterfront.
Additional sites include the Seattle Center and three locations near Safeco and Qwest. The Emerald City Center™ will be an incredible addition to King County, the city of Seattle and the state of Washington. The design and flexibility of this complex provides infrastructure for numerous retail and community concepts. We look forward to your thoughts and ideas as the vision of the Emerald City Center™ moves forward.
FAQ
How will the ECC™ be financed?
The ECC™ will be financed 100% by the private sector. A variety of funding mechanisms are being developed which include: Angel, Venture Capital, Conventional and IPO.
Where will the ECC™ be located?
There are 4 to 6 possible locations which include sections of Seattle’s S.D. district, Pier 46 on Seattle’s waterfront and the Seattle Center.
How long will the ECC™ take to build?
The project may take 18 months to 2.5 years to build once a location is determined.
Who are the prospective ECC™ investors?
The ECC™ investors are both local and national as well as individual and corporate.
What are the next steps to make the ECC™ a reality?
The most important and first step is to have unanimous political agreement on the ECC™ concept and location. Once we accomplish that, the process of securing investors will become our number one priority.
Who owns the ECC™ concept now?
B2 Inc. - a management consulting group owned by Fred Brown and Dave Bean.
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Community Advisory Board
B2 Inc has created a community advisory board designed to enlist the support and advice of citizens interested in helping make the ECC™ a reality. To contribute to this process in a positive way, we invite you to
fill out the application.
