Downtown Seattle Has Momentum and Challenges, According to 'State of Downtown' Report

Downtown Seattle has momentum and challenges, according to 'State of Downtown' report

Downtown Seattle has momentum, as well as challenges right now. That’s according to the State of Downtown 2026 report. For the second straight year, the number of people visiting Downtown Seattle surpassed pre-pandemic levels. According to the report, more than 15 million people visited in 2025. “Downtown Seattle has experienced a healthy amount of momentum over the past year,” Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) President & CEO Jon Scholes said…

At Seattle's State of Downtown event, taxes on the mind

Taxes were on the minds of Seattle business leaders Wednesday as they gathered for the Downtown Seattle Association's annual "State of Downtown" event.

Mayor Wilson Defies Convention at Annual Downtown Business Event

By Erica C. Barnett During the Downtown Seattle Association’s event celebrating the annual State of Downtown Seattle report yesterday, I…

Downtown Seattle Hits 109,845 Residents and 317,000 Jobs as Urban Core Recovery Accelerates

The Downtown Seattle Association’s 2026 Economic Report and State of Downtown event show foot traffic, visitor counts, and public safety metrics improving across the urban core, as city and county leaders pledge investments in housing, safety, and transit. Downtown Seattle’s urban core continued to build momentum throughout 2025, adding residents and jobs while drawing more than 15 million unique visitors for the second consecutive year, accordi…