Who Will be Named the DSA’s Next Downtown Champion?

Each year at the Downtown Seattle Association’s annual meeting, the DSA presents its Downtown Champion Award to the outstanding, above and beyond efforts of an individual, business or organization that has championed an issue or initiative which furthers a healthy, …

Celebrate Summer with Waterfront Whimsea!

The second annual Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day is almost here! Seattle’s already been so lucky to have a sunny spring, so now it’s time to welcome a sunny summer—and where else better to do it than on the Seattle Waterfront? …

Emerald City Trolley Rolls into Town

From Ride The Ducks to Central Link Light Rail, Monorail to Metro Transit, South Lake Union Streetcar to pedicabs, Seattle holds a variety of options to get around and see the sights. As of May 17, we have one more. …

Stay Connected With Us!

Are you “Friends” with us on Facebook? “Following” us on Twitter? “Connected” to us on LinkedIn? The Downtown Seattle Association actively engages with members, residents and workers Downtown and visitors in Seattle every day. We share activities, promote events and …

DSA Urges Preservation of Metro Funding at Public Hearing;
Warns of Competitive Disadvantage

Business and community leaders, including Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) President & CEO Kate Joncas, gathered on May 14 alongside hundreds of King County residents to voice their concerns regarding the drastic cuts facing Metro Transit. Called by King County Council’s …

Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan Update Open Houses

Since its adoption in 2007, the Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) has served as the blueprint for making improvements to Seattle’s bicycle network. The focus of the BMP is on expanding bicycle facilities on the City’s street network and for completing …

DSA, Partners Host Mayoral Candidate Forum

Join the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), along with the Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE), Seattle Hotel Association, Seattle Restaurant Alliance and Visit Seattle for the upcoming Seattle Mayoral Candidate Forum. Current Mayor Mike McGinn will be facing off …

New Members

Affiliated Engineers, Inc., (AEI) is a technical consulting, design, and engineering firm providing integrated solutions for complex, high performance buildings for a diverse clientele. With a focus on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and information technology planning and design services, AEI is …

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 …

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