The Town Square and Hangar are now open! Located at 6728 NE 181st Street, the mission of the Town Square and Hangar is to mold signature downtown public spaces where Kenmore area residents, visitors, and business people can gather, interact, meet some of their daily needs, and have an authentic local sense of place. By achieving this mission, the Town Square and Hangar will build a sense of community and can serve to catalyze economic vitality and investment in Kenmore’s downtown.
What is the Town Square?
Connected to the Hangar by a large airplane hangar-style door that can remain open on warm summer days, the Town Square is an outdoor gathering space that features a “dock” to sit on and dangle feet in water fed by fountains interwoven with lights. Bike racks and a bike maintenance station providing air and tools for minor repairs, and a bike charging station for electric bicycles provide support for this modality. During cooler months the Town Square offers unique heated rocks—realistic giant rocks heated with radiant heat to provide a warm respite from chilly air. Backyard-style seating areas in casual groupings provide an additional option for lingering. Complete with a doggie station and bag dispenser to accommodate those with leashed dogs, and other surprises waiting to be discovered, the Town Square offers 12,750 square feet of companion space to the Hangar, a perfect setting for community interaction.
What is the Hangar?
Designed to accommodate community gatherings and shared use, the Hangar features a double-sided fireplace and eclectic array of comfortable furniture creating a warm and intimate space to read, converse, work on homework or simply hang out. This 1,985-square-foot common area “Otter” has free Wi-Fi, a variety of outlets including phone and computer charging stations, a projector and screen and a robust audio-visual system, all contributing to a contemporary, technology-enabled space. Adjacent to the main space is a 208-square-foot multi-purpose room “Beaver” with glass sliding doors set in the open position when the room is not in use. This public space contains a flat-screen television and is available for reservations.
Co-located within the Hangar is retail tenant Diva Espresso, a northwest original coffee franchise that roasts its own beans at its warehouse in north Seattle. Diva Espresso will sell various beverage and food options, including coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches, ice cream, and beer and wine for on-premises consumption. The Hangar allows visitors to take advantage of the offerings of Diva Espresso or just hang out in a community “living room” that is free and accessible to all.
The Hangar is open 6:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday through Saturday, and 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.