FIELD DAY: DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 12:00-7:00 PM
Block 41 Venue + Walking Tours | 3 CEUs Available

Join us for the launch of WASLA Field Day, a new annual event exploring built work, urban design, and placemaking. This year’s event—Field Day: Downtown Seattle—will focus on the city’s evolution and renewed connection to its waterfront.

We’ll spend the day together at Block 41 (115 Bell St) and out in the field with a mix of presentations, walking tours, and a keynote. Food and drinks will be provided.

Timeline:

12-1 - Lunch

1-2:30 Walking Tour or Session*

2:30-3 Break

3-4:30 Walking Tour or Session*

5-6 Dinner

5:30-6:30 Keynote Speaker

6:30 Happy Hour

Early bird registration available through July 31st!!! Don't wait, register now!

Our keynote speaker will be Andrew tenBrink - Director of Field Operations. 

Andrew leads transformative, public realm projects with a deep commitment to delivering high quality parks and open spaces—shaping cities that are inclusive, dynamic, and enduring. He excels at guiding interdisciplinary teams to realize ambitious project visions from concept through completion.

As a Director at Field Operations, Andrew has spent 15 years leading the transformation of Seattle’s Central Waterfront, playing a significant role in guiding the design from concept to construction for all core projects along the waterfront. He has contributed to landmark projects including Qianhai’s Guiwan Park, Cleveland’s Public Square, and Santa Monica’s Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square. Andrew is currently directing the master planning and open space design for Birmingham’s Sports Quarter.

Andrew previously worked at EDAW (now part of AECOM), where he contributed to multiple-profile projects across the country.