Each year, the Downtown Seattle Association hosts its signature event – the State of Downtown Economic Forum. This event – and its accompanying report – provides an insightful look into the economic health of Downtown Seattle. The forum and report review progress of the past year – and a look ahead – including an analysis of Downtown housing, office market, retail, business sectors, convention & tourism as well as cultural arts, sports and entertainment.

Our 2013 State of Downtown Economic Report is compiled using the most current available information from a variety of recognized sources – including key trends in retail, tourism, commercial and residential real estate, as well as hotel occupancy rates, construction project analysis and other tools to help monitor progress and seize new opportunities.

This extensive research is derived from commissioned studies and expert analysis by the Metropolitan Improvement District’s (MID) Business Development and Market Research Team. Their combined resources provide valuable tools for current and prospective Downtown businesses.

Read our 2013 State of Downtown Economic Report (Print copies are $25 for non-members and are free for DSA members – limit five) and 2013 Downtown Seattle Development Guide

See where Downtown stands compared to the rest of the region using the DSA Economic Dashboard 

View the State of Downtown 2013 presentations

Also view The New Urban videos: Communications Technology | The Downtown Lifestyle | Adapting to a Changing Downtown

Research Reports
Peer-City Review is a comparison between Downtown Seattle to eight other peer U.S. cities.	Urban Environment report explores key factors that reflect the urban experience.	Demographics Report examines Downtown Seattle’s demographic transformation compared to surrounding Seattle neighborhoods.

Note: If used for external purposes, please attribute all data to the Downtown Seattle Association and Metropolitan Improvement District, except where otherwise noted.