Weidner Project

Project Overview

Downtown Wenatchee is entering a major phase of investment centered around The Majestic Apartments and the revitalization of the historic Wenatchee jailhouse on South Wenatchee Avenue.

The project includes new housing, retail space, and streetscape improvements such as wider sidewalks, upgraded lighting, and enhanced pedestrian access. Construction will take place in phases through an anticipated completion in 2027.

While these improvements will bring long-term energy and opportunity to downtown, construction will temporarily impact parking, access, deliveries, and visibility for nearby businesses.

This information is designed to help businesses prepare, stay visible, and navigate construction with confidence.

Construction Phases

  • Approx. February 16 - March 27

    • One block closed at a time

    • Sidewalks expected to remain open

    • Limited pedestrian disruption anticipated

    • Vehicle detours required for the affected block

    • Block order has not yet been confirmed

  • Late April - Early May (Orondo to Yakima)

    Late July - Early August (Yakima to Kittitas)

    • Sidewalk sections replaced in smaller segments (approx. 4 days per section)

    • Work may occur outside normal business hours when possible

    • Pedestrian access routes may be temporarily adjusted

    • Businesses should plan for short-term access changes

  • Late July - Early August

    • One block at a time approach expected

    • Pedestrian access routes anticipated to remain open

    • Vehicle detours likely

    • Limited detailed information available at this time

What Businesses Should Do

Explore our tips and tricks designed to help you prepare for construction impacts.

  • Consider beginning conversations with:

    • Your delivery providers

    • Your employees

    • Your neighboring businesses

    • Your regular customers

  • WDA will continue to:

    • Share project updates

    • Host merchant meetings

    • Provide construction-specific newsletters

    • Gather feedback from businesses

    • Connect concerns to appropriate contacts

    We encourage businesses to stay engaged, ask questions early, and communicate concerns as they arise. When we share information quickly and clearly, we protect customer confidence and reduce operational stress.

    • Give customers more options to visit; consider changing/ extending your hours and days open.

    • Start now. Connect with existing customers more strongly via email, websites and social media.

    • Use positive messaging with “Excuse our Progress” or ”Building a Better Downtown” or “Investing in our Future.”

    • Communicate project

      information and your block’s

      phasing and timing with suppliers and delivery partners.

complete construction toolkit