After years of delays and revised plans, the project to redevelop a section of NW Market St appears to be moving forward.
The plans call for a new mixed-use development at 1740 NW Market St., where Holland Partner Group is pursuing an eight-story project with 239 apartments, 140 parking spaces, and ground-floor retail.
The development, designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects, received a master use permit last fall. Demolition permits have since been added as the project continues through the city’s approval process.
The project site includes the former Ballard Blossom building and neighboring properties, where several businesses have recently closed or relocated due to the planned redevelopment. Sip & Ship closed in December after 23 years in Ballard, with the business citing the upcoming redevelopment of the site. Sip & Ship still operates its Greenwood location at 7511 Greenwood Ave N.
Nearby, Cookie’s Country Chicken also closed its original Market Street location tied to the same project, though Cookie’s has since relocated within Ballard.
Holland recently secured control of a city alley behind the site, a step that allows for service access and a planned garage entrance. The alley transfer removes a logistical constraint that had previously complicated the proposal.
Plans on file with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections are listed under project number 3042325. The eight-story building would include apartment units above the ground-floor retail, with the parking located behind the Market St storefronts.
Public outreach materials submitted to the city reflect mixed feedback from nearby residents and businesses. Some have expressed support for additional housing, while others have raised concerns about the project’s scale and potential impacts on traffic and existing businesses.
Final design review approvals and additional permits are still required before construction can begin.
Image by Ankrom Moisan Architects