The WCC is aware that the property owner of the Wedgwood Center has been in negotiations with a new developer for a few months. However, we had not been told who that new developer is and appreciate the necessary due-dilligence a developer needs to go through before being announced. Earlier this month, however, it appears that this new developer at least introduced themselves formally to the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspection by updating the contacts associated with the Master Use Permit (MUP) for the Wedgwood Center project. They also submitted an updated plan set, dated December 2025, which reflect minor revisions and narratives to address questions from city reviewers.
While we have not recieved formal confirmation from the property owner, we understand the new developer is the Madison Development Group. We have not yet had the chance to meet with the new developer, but from their website we understand they are a local, build-to-hold developer – similar to Security Properties.
It has been explained to us that the new developer intends to continue advancing the design that Security Properties had begun and from the updated plan set (dated December 2025) submitted earlier this month, this appears to be true. We have not yet had the opportunity to meet with Madison Developer Group yet, although we look forward to that in the future. We intend to continue working with the new developer to the extent they’re interested or willing, to help facilitate constructive engagement and dialogue with the community as the project advances.
Welcome to Wedgwood, Madison Development Group!
Please keep the Wedgwood Broiler!
Six stories along 35th is way too much. It will tower over everything around it. To me this is way too much and should not be allowed. I’m totally opposed to the proposed height.
+1
Be sure to learn about what Seattle is proposing for Wedgwood under the One Seattle Plan. It includes 6 stories at the location. 5-6 stores along 35th Ave NE. Check out the article and the maps.
Hope we get a grocery store!
Bring it! Wedgwood NEEDS this. Too many vacant businesses.
Under the proposed zoning for Phase 2 of the One Seattle plan this whole area will allow for 6 stories. Get informed and involved with the new zoning for Wedgwood. Attend the next WCC meeting.
We love Wedgwood Broiler
Please try to include it in the new development
Please include a grocery store! We dearly miss supporting a local grocery up this way. Local stores build community, and modulate the need to always drive in order to meet our basic needs.
We are so excited for this!! Thank you for the update. We would really love if there is new development in the area especially if it is going to bring grocery back!
Please keep the Wedgewood Broiler. It’s an institution!
Please include the Wedgewood Broiler in the development as well as a grocery store. Wedgwood needs them both to return to its greatness.
I hope the redevelopment finds a way to preserve the neighborhood businesses that have become community institutions while also making room for new ones. Continuity is part of what gives a neighborhood its identity.
I’m concerned about a building that is 6 stories tall, way out of the norm for this area. And, that 300 units will have a large impact on traffic in the area. Can’t a plan with fewer units and a lower profile be more appropriate for this area?
I agree Beda. Will there be places for families with children in these plans?
If the site is zoned for 6 stories, then any developer is going to build to that limit (their investors kind of expect them to fully exploit the available zoning).
So if neighbors want lower height limits, they need to convince the City to reduce the height limit. Given our need for lots of new housing, that’s going to be a very hard sell with the City. (and probably should have been attempted during the recent Comprehensive Plan update).
BTW the (coming soon) Northgate Trader Joe’s (https://locations.traderjoes.com/wa/seattle/297/) might well change the dynamics of which grocery chain might want to be in the development.
The comprehensive plan updates that include upzoining Wedgwood to 5-6 stories are still in the discussion phase. It is not over. If citizens are concerned about the height limits, please read the blog post about the One Seattle Plan and get involved. The WCC can help answer questions.
Looking forward to new community connections thru a revived retail space and increased density!
+1, I agree! So excited at the prospect of grocery!
I hope there’s a grocery store but I hope the city council changes its mind about making Wedgewood a completely walkable area for groceries. It’s not feasible and many of the people in this District are elderly. A parking lot is needed
I’m very supportive of this development moving forward.