Downtown Seattle Association - To champion a healthy, vibrant urban core.

Our Mission: To champion a healthy, vibrant urban core

Established in 1958, the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) is a membership organization that works to revitalize and develop Downtown Seattle into a thriving, world-class destination.

We’re always eager to hear from you about issues and ideas that affect Downtown Seattle. Click on the Let's Talk Downtown icon to send us your thoughts.

DSA’s public policy agenda covers a variety of issues including Clean & Safe Urban Environment, Economic Development and Transportation & Accessibility.
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The Metropolitan Improvement District provides safety, hospitality, maintenance, marketing and research services to a 225 square block area of Downtown. LEARN MORE >
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Urban Mobility Group: Seattle Transportation Options

Commute Seattle develops innovative transportation access options for Downtown employers, workers and visitors. LEARN MORE >



Find out about upcoming Downtown events, shopping and dining information, and how best to get around Downtown.		DSA members can access this secure area to view meeting minutes, a complete member directory, archives and more.


Helpful resources for Downtown businesses or companies interested in coming to Downtown Seattle.		Info on DSA members, committees, goals, news and more. ISSUES & COMMITTEES > JOIN US >

NEW!
State of Downtown Economic Forum

A sold-out crowd gathered on Feb. 4 for the DSA’s State of Downtown Economic Forum. Speakers included Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, Russell Investments President & CEO Andrew Doman, International Economic Development Council President & CEO Jeff Finkle and DSA President Kate Joncas.

The forum provides an insightful report card on the economic health of Downtown in the areas of housing, office market, retail, business sectors, conventions and tourism, as well as cultural arts, sports and entertainment.

For a more information follow the links below:

News Release
2010 State of Downtown Economic Report 2010 Downtown Office Report
2010 Downtown Retail Report
2010 State of Downtown Kate Joncas Presentation
2010 State of Downtown Featured Speaker Transcript (Andrew Doman)
2010 State of Downtown Keynote Speaker (Jeff Finkle)
Putting our Future in Focus Video
Sponsor Thank You Video
Forum Photo Gallery (coming soon)

The 2010 State of Downtown Economic Report is free to DSA members (limit 5) or $10 each (payable by credit card only) to non-members at the DSA Office, or by calling 206-623-0340.

The 2010 State of Downtown Economic Forum will be broadcast on The Seattle Channel. Please visit www.SeattleChannel.org for a program schedule.

New! DSA Q&A Forum on Public Safety Don't miss this important interactive discussion with Committee to End Homelessness Program Director Bill Block, Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess, King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, Seattle City Attorney Peter Holmes and more.

Panel Members:

Bill Block, Committee to End Homelessness Program Director

Tim Burgess
Tim Burgess, Seattle City Councilmember

John Diaz Peter Holmes, Seattle City Attorney

Dan Satterberg
Dan Satterberg, King County Prosecuting Attorney

Moderator:

Kake Joncas
Kate Joncas, President, Downtown Seattle Association

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New! DSA President Kate Joncas to Co-Chair Police Chief Search Committee Mayor McGinn jump-starts efforts to secure new head of police
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New! SDOT Announces Olive Way Road and Sidewalk Construction Improvements to Olive Way and the sidewalk between 5th & 6th Avenues are underway through March. READ MORE >

New! SDOT Announces Emergency Repairs to Western Ave Repairs to an electrical transmission line are underway along Western Avenue. READ MORE>

“Have a Heart - Give Smart” is a public outreach campaign to educate Downtown Seattle residents, employees and visitors about the issue of panhandling. LEARN MORE>