City Council Approval Launches New Era for the Metropolitan Improvement District

The Seattle City Council’s voting tally signaled overwhelming support on Monday, May 6th – the message was crystal clear. By an 8-0 margin (Councilmember Sally Bagshaw had to abstain from the vote because she’s a MID ratepayer) the City Council voted to renew the Metropolitan …

More Work Needed to Secure Transit Funding

With the State Legislature’s regular session wrapped up, and after 80 meetings with legislators, several trips to Olympia and a dedicated and concerted effort by the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), the fate of transit funding will now head into a …

The Volume Will be Turned to “Fun:” The 2013 Out to Lunch Concert Series is Set

As the calendar flips to a bit more favorable climate, a Downtown Seattle summer favorite is set to return. The 2013 Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series kicks off July 10 in Downtown Seattle and continues through September 20 with a great …

Register Today! The 2013 DSA/MID Annual Meeting

The stage is set for greatness in Downtown Seattle. Transformative projects, dedication to common goals, collaboration and imaginative thinking have positioned Downtown to achieve the remarkable in the very near future. At the Downtown Seattle Association, progress along our strategic plan has laid the foundation for …

EventTrac Keeps Businesses, Property Owners Informed During May Day Events

May Day began quietly enough. An Immigration Rights March began around 2:30 p.m. at Judkins Park, with the procession making its way Downtown late afternoon. A peaceful and orderly march ended at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. The tenor …

City Council Approves Final SLU Rezone Package, Highest Development Fees in the City

Earlier this month, the Seattle City Council adopted legislation to rezone South Lake Union, which will allow for increased residential and employment density in the neighborhood. Adopting the rezone was identified as a top priority in DSA’s five-year Strategic Plan …

City Council Votes on MID Renewal Monday

On Monday, May 6 the Seattle City Council will vote on the renewal of the city’s agreement with the Metropolitan Improvement District for another ten years. The City Council public meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, with MID …

Save The Date! The 2013 DSA/MID Annual Meeting

Once again, we’re thrilled to take our act to The 5th Avenue Theatre for what promises to be an afternoon of fun as we discuss all that’s transpired in Downtown during a rather busy 12-month period, examine the progress of …

New Members

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DSA and MID to Pilot Real-Time Reporting Program on May Day

The shattered windows and fractured confidence in Downtown on May 1, 2012 won’t soon be forgotten. The violence and destruction on May Day was captured on television screens across the nation, led to a critical after-action report and also spurred a decision to …

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