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Philanthropy Fuels Seattle's Memorial Stadium Revamp

Philanthropy Fuels Seattle's Memorial Stadium Revamp

W|W DL 17

March 02, 2025

Number 17

Rendering Credit: The Memorial Stadium Project / TheRegistryPS.com

Philanthropy Fuels Seattle's Memorial Stadium Revamp

Featured Focus: Community Programs, Funding & Legacy, Youth Development

Scope of Impact: Local

The One Roof Stadium Partnership, a consortium of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), One Roof Foundation, and Climate Pledge Arena, has successfully secured $30 million in private funding for the redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, which is part of the Seattle Public School System. Here’s a breakdown of what it means for this community:

Financial Catalyst: This $30 million injection from various donors, including the Seattle Kraken and local foundations, is crucial for the estimated $130-$150 million project.
Community Hub: The redeveloped stadium will be a multi-purpose venue, hosting student athletics, arts, cultural events, and various community gatherings, benefiting a wide range of Seattle residents.
Youth Focus: The project includes dedicated youth programming and a career exploration space, investing in opportunities for more young people in the Puget Sound area.

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This project exemplifies two key tenets of what we deem a WIN | WIN. First, it uses sports as a vehicle for social change and community impact. Second, it highlights the need for all the key players in an ecosystem like Seattle to come together to take this project to the next level.

The latest round of funding, bringing the tally to $30M, comes from a “who’s who” list of sports, business, and philanthropic stakeholders from across the Seattle area. Seattle Kraken owner Samanta Holloway, the Gates Foundation, the Schultz Family Foundation, and even Amazon are joining the city, state, and Seattle Public Schools in turning Memorial Stadium into a dynamic athletic, educational, and entertainment hub for youth of all backgrounds.

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This initiative has the potential to set a new standard for similar projects in urban centers across the nation. The One Roof Partnership is counting on sports to bring young people into the new facility once it’s complete, but it’s the broader suite of supporting programming, including an exploration space, that will make this project a success for the entire community.

Even in cities without major league sports teams to back development projects of this size, there’s no reason that minor league teams, colleges, and individual athletes can’t follow the same basic blueprint for community impact.