News Releases

On the heels of Bike Score’s list of the 10 Most Bikeable Cities placing Seattle 7th nationally amongst large cities, Commute Seattle sees the opportunity for growth when it comes becoming more bike-friendly.

Join Commute Seattle and elected officials for complimentary coffee and bagels in celebration of National Bike Month!

Great food, interesting shops, fun attractions and picturesque views. If those aren’t good enough reasons to visit Seattle’s waterfront on Mother’s Day, here’s one more – you can park there for free.

City legislation being proposed this week would provide a big boost, if passed, to Seattle’s growing life sciences sector by waiving business and occupation tax on government research and development grants received by local research organizations.

In a letter to Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT), the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) requests additional criteria for measuring the impacts of Seattle’s current on‐street parking rates and hours.

Downtown Seattle has one of the largest percentages of bicycle commuters in the nation, and the City plans to invest in its infrastructure to grow it even more – yet the economic benefits of a bike-friendly city are little understood.

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is asking Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council to support development of a not-for-profit entity dedicated exclusively to the long-term funding, development and sustainability of the Central Waterfront Redevelopment project.

The Downtown Seattle Association, with support from the City’s Office of Economic Development and Seattle’s Major Institutions, announced today a recent study that assesses the direct economic impact of Seattle’s 14 leading educational organizations and medical centers – known as the ‘Major Institutions.’

Nearly 1,000 of Seattle’s community and business leaders gathered on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle for the 2012 State of Downtown Economic Forum, the Downtown Seattle Association’s (DSA) annual analysis of the Downtown economy. Themed “Investing in the Urban Experience,” this year’s forum took a critical look at 2011 while addressing the competitive advantage of the urban experience, and the importance of retail in Downtown’s future.

The Seattle City Council recommendation to form a task force – and appropriate funding – focused on improving the public realm along Downtown Seattle’s heavily trafficked Third Avenue transit corridor is being applauded by the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA).

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) Board of Directors has taken positions on three important fall ballot measures, reflecting the organization’s commitment to transportation improvements, as well as job and residential growth in Downtown.

The Metropolitan Improvement District’s Denny Triangle neighborhood is showing residents, workers and visitors some love August 15 – 19. As part of its Denny Triangle Loves You! promotion, the neighborhood will be giving out treats from some of Seattle’s favorite food trucks each day from noon – 1 p.m. to the first 100 people who show up. The food truck locations – kept a mystery until the day of – will be announced each morning via social media. Follow Downtown Seattle on Facebook (facebook.com/DowntownSeattle) and Twitter (@DowntownSeattle) for the daily hint on where they’ll be in the neighborhood.

DSA released an evaluation of the Seattle City Council candidates running for office. Five incumbent city councilmembers are running for re-election – and each has drawn at least one challenger

Downtown is the place to be on Thursdays this summer with events, music, markets and more happening every week through October. From South Lake Union to Pioneer Square, Seattle locals and visitors alike can explore Seattle’s vibrant neighborhood offerings – from art and culture to fresh produce and picnics – all for free.

Former Seattle Mayor Charley Royer was named the 2011 Downtown Champion at the Downtown Seattle Association’s 53rd Annual Meeting.

The Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) released findings from a situation assessment conducted to identify the current challenges and opportunities for growing and sustaining a vibrant hub of global health and life sciences in Downtown Seattle.

New Commute Seattle survey finds commute goal surpassed four years ahead of plan; forty percent of Downtown commuters now taking transit

Economic report unveiled at State of Downtown Economic Forum highlights Downtown Seattle’s successes and challenges over the past year; speakers examine needs and goals for a successful future