Economic Competitiveness

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Jon Scholes speaking at State of Downtown

Looking Ahead to State of Downtown 2026

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Looking up a corridor at tall buildings with texture and windows: 1200 Stewart

2025 Development Guide Highlights Downtown’s Momentum

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The old North Face building is pictured in downtown Seattle. It was announced in late 2025 that Barnes & Noble will move into the location in 2026.

The Registry: Barnes & Noble Returns to Downtown Seattle with 17,500 SQFT Lease at Tishman Speyer’s 520 Pike

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Downtown Seattle skyline, with the Space Needle, on a sunny day. View from Kerry Park in Queen Anne.

The Registry: Downtown Seattle shows signs of recovery as office market turns positive

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PSBJ: Century-old MiKen Building secures experiential retail tenant

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Pike Place Market visitors walk on the cobblestone, smiling and carrying flowers.

KIRO 7: Downtown Seattle foot traffic nears pre-pandemic levels, violent crime down 51%

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Pedestrians outside of Norsdstrom in downtown Seattle

MyNorthwest: Microsoft announces in-office mandate for Puget Sound employees in 2026

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The Registry: Seattle’s downtown recovery reaches pre-pandemic heights

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GeekWire: Worker foot traffic rises in Seattle after Amazon’s RTO shift, but wider office vacancies spark concern

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Seattle Magazine: Seattle named most walkable city in the U.S.

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Axios Seattle: Seattle’s urban core regains momentum

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The Registry: Downtown Seattle’s recovery reveals a transformed urban core