Shiawase Atomics built a new power plant beside the old one in 2028. This new plant is the primary source of power for the entire Seattle 'Plex. After the crash of 2029, desperate squatters started to move into the area. Initially, the city attempted to remove them, but after it proved fruitless, the squatters were permitted to stay. The population surged once the city stopped removing the SINless despite the hazards.