Fishermen's Terminal Redevelopment

Opened in 1914, Fishermen’s Terminal has been an anchor for the fishing industry and community in the Pacific Northwest for over a century. Fishermen’s Terminal and the maritime industry continue to be vital to our region now and into the future. The Port of Seattle’s vision for Fishermen’s Terminal is to develop a living community landmark that supports the maritime industry.

Project Overview

To prepare for the next century of commercial fishing and maritime industrial activity at the terminal, the Port is committing nearly $100 million in new investments as part of a long-term strategic redevelopment plan to maintain docks for commercial fishers, enhance uplands facilities for tenants and visitors, and accent Fishermen’s Terminal’s history and legacy. These improvements will ensure this important facility will continue to support and sustain the maritime industry and Seattle’s working waterfront and thrive as an anchor to a diverse maritime economy for Seattle and the region.

EXISTING BANK BUILDING DEMOLITION

As part of the Fishermen’s Terminal Redevelopment Project, construction crews demolished the existing bank building on site to prepare for construction of the new Maritime Innovation Center (MInC). The bank building had been unused for several years and reached the end of its useful life. Demolition was completed in March 2024, and the building is now being used for equipment and materials staging for MInC construction. Following the completion of the MInC, the site of the existing bank building will be prepped for future development and/or lease.

MARITIME INNOVATION CENTER (MInC)

The MInC will help the region's maritime industry adopt advanced technologies and stimulate innovative entrepreneurship. The historic Ship Supply Building will be restored and modernized into a 15,000-square-foot facility that features work, fabrication, and event space for new business incubators and accelerators, and anchor tenants. The MInC will be Living Building Challenge-certified in alignment with the Port's sustainability goals.

• Learn more about the MInC

NORDBY CONFERENCE CENTER EXPANSION

The Nordby Conference Center has been expanded to more than twice its original size to accommodate events, meetings, and classes of up to 50 people. Other improvements include a flexible layout that allows the space to be divided for multiple smaller, concurrent events, along with the addition of a sink and beverage station. These improvements took place in Q2 and Q3 of 2024, and the Center is open for use as of Q1 of 2025.

Join us for the grand opening ceremony on May 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to see the completed conference center and learn more about the improvements made. Please email FT.Construction@portseattle.org to be added to the guest list. 

PARKING LOT AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS

The walkways and parking areas surrounding the Fishermen’s Center Building are being modified to improve accessibility for all who visit and work at Fishermen’s Terminal. Improvements will include new signage, sidewalk and ramp updates, and additional safety adjustments. This work will be completed by Q2 2025.

NORTHWEST DOCK REHABILITATION

The Northwest Dock will be rebuilt to replace the deteriorating timber piers and fender system with a steel fender system and steel piles. These improvements will take place between 2026 and 2028.

SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT FISHERMEN'S TERMINAL

To enhance the public experience at Fishermen’s Terminal, the Port is investing in site improvements that tell the history and impact of the fishing industry, enhance site safety for visitors and fishers, and explore partnership opportunities. Planned improvements include landscape plantings, parking striping, crosswalk improvements, site furniture, interpretative signage, wayfinding signage, new Fishermen’s Memorial monument sign, and lighting.

Timeline

Ballard Bridge weekend closure details

What to expect summer 2025:

• On the following dates, 15th Ave NW will be fully closed in both directions between NW 51st St and NW 50th St during Ballard Bridge closures for concrete roadway pavement restoration.
  • May 9-12
  • May 30-June 2
  • June 6-9
  • Backup dates are scheduled for June 13-16, and July 18-21, in case work is delayed due to weather

Project Milestones

April 2025 - Construction Updates

Construction has been progressing this spring! ADA improvements throughout the project area are now substantially complete, and crews have finished the upgrades to the Nordby Conference Center. Work continues on the new MInC building as crews place the steel frame and begin to construct walls inside the building.

The Nordby Conference Center will have a grand opening on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The community is welcome to visit the space and learn more about rental opportunities.

Other Information

• Visit Fishermen's Terminal
• History
• Seattle Fishermen's Memorial
• Community Events