BIZNOTE: Another new Westwood Village tenant

As we’ve noted many times before, Westwood Village generally only “announces” new tenants by putting them on its frequently updated map. A reader spotted another one that’s appeared – a UPS Store is shown as taking the vacant space on the north side of the breezeway, next to John L. Scott Westwood (WSB sponsor). West Seattle’s previous UPS Store was in Jefferson Square, where the space re-branded after losing its UPS Store affiliation in 2023. We’re checking with the company to see if there’s a timeline for opening the WWV space, which previously held a paint-and-sip studio.

Spencer March 17, 2025 (9:24 am)

Speaking of Westwood Village tenants, I wonder if that Panda Express is ever going to materialize. Haven’t heard anything about that for quite some time…

WSB March 17, 2025 (9:55 am)

They’ve been working on the space for months and both the permits and occasionally sighted door notes have reinforced that’s what it’ll be (not to mention, the map). The company still won’t comment, though (same situation with Total Wine & More).
- Spencer March 17, 2025 (10:29 am)
  
  Awesome, thanks for the update WSB! :D
K March 17, 2025 (10:34 am)

They’re building out the inside. They had to start by digging up the foundation and doing a bunch of groundwork plumbing, but they’re done with that. Poked my head in this last week and it looks like they were well on their way with rough carpentry (building interior walls) but they still have a way to go before they’re ready to open. They are moving forward all the time, though.
Tom Walters March 17, 2025 (12:00 pm)

I really miss Gianonni’s Pizza. The best slices.
walkerws March 17, 2025 (12:53 pm)

People eat at Panda Express? I assumed people only ate it when they were at an airport with no other options.
- Eileen March 17, 2025 (4:52 pm)
  
  I like Panda Express. It’s fast, has veggie options, and good portions.
- K March 17, 2025 (7:40 pm)
  
  You do know there’s a high school across the street, right?
Rob Wastman March 17, 2025 (1:59 pm)

The project manager for Panda Express is one of my tenants. He tells me they’ve had a lot of expensive delays and surprises. People forget that Westwood Village was built on a bog so there is piling and grade beams to contend with as well a 10” reinforced concrete slab.
- HS March 17, 2025 (5:27 pm)
  
  That’s right! Both that area and Roxhill park are natural peat bogs.

wlcg06 March 17, 2025 (9:33 am)

Yeah! This is great news, since Staples pulled out. Very welcome addition.

Torso_McTeague March 17, 2025 (12:09 pm)

Agreed, been running to the Burien store off 1st Ave S and am stoked to have one so close again.

Josh March 17, 2025 (9:44 am)

Thanks WSB for always keeping us in the loop.This will be so cool!

PDiddy March 17, 2025 (12:54 pm)

This is amazing news. Since the 7th ave shut down its customer service its been a super inconvenience if you want to hold things for pickup or drop off.

KT March 17, 2025 (1:40 pm)

Awesome news. There is a UPS drop by in South Park next to Little Jaye in the meantime. Drop off your package and get some tasty treats!

DRTW March 17, 2025 (3:38 pm)

Anything opening in Westwood Village is great news!

AJ March 17, 2025 (4:29 pm)

Exactly! Any new business is a welcome sight.

fluffy March 17, 2025 (7:35 pm)

Nice, this will be so much more convenient than having to drive down to Burien!

Mauigirl March 18, 2025 (5:24 am)

This is great news! West Seattle needs a UPS store again!

Ts March 18, 2025 (11:21 am)

One person in my household is very happy to have Panda Express nearby. Someone else in my household is unable to reach qfc without pushing herself in the driveway since they have not built a temp ramp on the other side of the sidewalk closure. Other option is a big detour that takes a lot of time and energy and is sometimes blocked by delivery trucks

Ex-Westwood Resident March 18, 2025 (11:49 am)

I thought it was said that Total Wine and More was no longer going in the old Staples spot and a Dave and Busters was instead?

WSB March 18, 2025 (1:31 pm)

Either you’re joking or whoever you’re quoting was joking. The Total Wine project is definitely moving forward in permit files, site work, etc.

Ray West March 19, 2025 (1:52 pm)

What great news. Losing the Jefferson Square UPS was a blow as that was where I took any Amazon returns. I could just park in front and easily walk in. The Amazon drop off at Whole Foods involves parking in the garage and lugging a heavy package up the stairs, which is not easy at my age. The replacement store at Jefferson does not take Amazon returns and the next closest UPS is in Burien. So now I can use the WWV location and stop by Panda Express when it opens. Yay!