Downtown Seattle Association

Placemaking in action: this week, downtown Seattle played host to the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference & Marketplace. Over 1,400 downtown champions from around the country and world came together to connect, share best practices and discover new ideas. It was an honor to share our downtown with the world as the co-host of this year's conference. See you next year, IDA!

It is a real treat to welcome more than 1,400 downtown leaders to Seattle this week for the International Downtown Association’s 70th Annual Conference. Super grateful to an incredible team at the Downtown Seattle Association and our partners at Visit Seattle, The U District Partnership, Ballard Alliance, SODO Business Improvement Area, Alliance for Pioneer Square, Friends of Waterfront Park, Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area, Seattle Office of Economic Development, West Seattle Junction and Bellevue Downtown Association who have made this week so terrific for our peers.

Thanks to the hundreds of DSA members who joined us last night for an evening of sun and fun at our Member Reception, presented by Alaska Airlines. Stay tuned for more exclusive events and networking opportunities by joining DSA: https://lnkd.in/gyRVwJ_j

Congratulations to our July Ambassador of the Month, Chris. Recently promoted to assistant supervisor with our Community Safety & Hospitality Team, Chris leads with professionalism and is always eager to tackle new responsibilities head-on. His commitment to excellence and collaboration make him a valuable part of the DSA/MID team. Join us in congratulating Chris!

The Seattle Times FYI Guy covers the increasing return of workers to downtown Seattle offices. More and more employers and employees are recognizing (or perhaps “becoming reacquainted with” is a better way to put it) the value of in person collaboration, social connections and the amenities and experiences offered in a downtown that aren’t available when you work alone from home.

Don't take our word for it. Take it from our members: DSA events are vibrant, thriving and all about community. Not yet a member? Learn more about our informative and fun events and other benefits of DSA membership: https://lnkd.in/gyRVwJ_j

Keep your eyes peeled for colorful new art popping up around downtown! More than 30 new murals are set to debut in the city this month, designed and created by a diverse group of local artists. It’s all thanks to the Downtown Seattle Mural Project, part of Mayor Harrell's Downtown Activation Plan. Check out the new murals from Belltown to SODO, on display through 2026. This project is a collaborative effort between DSA, Visit Seattle, Belltown United, SODO Business Improvement Area, Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience and City of Seattle's Office of Arts and Culture.

Spoke with KING 5 News yesterday to highlight the positive numbers out in the Downtown Seattle Association’s just released Downtown Revitilization Dashboard 📈: - Hotel room nights sold in July were 102% of July 2019 - 3.1 million unique visitors came downtown last month, which was 94% of 2019 results - Return to office was 62% relative to the same period in 2019 - A record number of people currently live downtown with 6,000 residential units under construction Lots more work to do and challenges to confront, but positive momentum thanks to joint efforts by the city and private sector. This progress benefits all of Seattle.

This was a fun convo with Marcus Lalario who was described by Seattle Met Magazine as Seattle’s Kevin Bacon because of how connected he is within Seattle’s food, fashion and music scenes. He’s behind past and present establishments like Lil Woody’s, The War Room, 95 Slide and his most recent venture - Hometeam in Pioneer Square - a mash up of Italian food, sneakers and an event space. We cover a range of topics, including his approach to launching a business, his time managing Band of Horses, his efforts to bring more music to our public spaces, fatherhood, and his extensive collaboration with some of Seattle’s most treasured brands. Listen, rate and subscribe at the link below!

Over the past 12 months, the DSA/MID Clean Team has removed nearly 50,000 graffiti tags and stickers from public structures and private property. This alley between Fourth and Fifth avenues near the Seattle Central Library is now clean and clear – the first image shows what it looked like when the ambassadors arrived. #DowntownSeattle #DowntownAmbassadors