The 12th & Madison—12th & Pike area is destined to become
the new portal to the highly recognized Pike-Pine neighborhood.
Situated
directly east of the Downtown's retail core, the area maintains
a
completely distinct historic and “alternative” identity, due to its
eclectic,
creative population and high concentration of arts venues, nightclubs,
coffee houses and independent retailers.
In terms of the broader neighborhood, this corner of Capitol Hill
is the only area in the northwest United States that achieves residential
densities approaching east coast cities.
The Seattle Times reports, “The [Pike-Pine] district combines lowbrow kitsch
with high-style design and small-town sociability with big-city
sophistication.” | 
