Downtown continues to emerge from the impacts of COVID‑19, and as it does, DSA is tracking key metrics on our Recovery Dashboard. Explore trends and storylines with our new monthly tool that helps tell data-centric and anecdotal stories of recovery.
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This week's #DowntownSummerSounds journeys across genres with Polyrhythmics, grooves to the soul/pop of 45th St. Brass, visits Warren Dunes' beach-rock happy place and jams as cover band The Aqua-Nets powers up hits from the 1970s to today. Full lineup: downtownseattle.org/dss
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Head to one of this week’s #DowntownSummerSounds shows for free live, local music and great vibes! Check out this week’s performers below.
Our full summer lineup: downtownseattle.org/events/downtow
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This week’s #DowntownSummerSounds outdoor concert lineup features alt-rock duo The W Lovers, reggae band Dub Lounge International, folk musician Star Anna and blues pair Kim & Brian.
View our full summer lineup: downtownseattle.org/events/downtow
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Downtown Summer Sounds week two brings R&B, soul and Latin music. Spend your evening or lunch hour with free shows from Fly Moon Royalty, Correo Aereo and Deseo Carmin. Full lineup: downtownseattle.org/events/downtow
DSS is presented with support from our Signature Sponsor, .
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Episode 13 of Seattle City Makers jumps into the “beautiful game” with 's COO, Maya Mendoza-Exstrom. She takes us through Seattle's recent FIFA World Cup bid, plus what to expect when the world’s game comes to downtown Seattle in 2026.
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Making plans for the week? Pencil in a free Downtown Summer Sounds concert! The series kicks off today and runs through Sept. 9. Check out this week’s artists and visit downtownseattle.org/events/downtow for the full lineup.
DSS is presented with support from Signature Sponsor, .
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Thanks for joining our 2022 Annual Meeting! Next up: our networking reception. Eat, enjoy a cold drink and we’ll see you next year! #DSAMID2022 #InItTogether #DowntownSeattle #DowntownSeattleAssociation #MetropolitanImprovementDistrict
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Downtown Summer Sounds, DSA/MID’s popular music series, kept the beats and bops coming in 2021. More than 100 performances filled parks and public spaces with genre-spanning songs, singers and bands. Check out this year's lineup at downtownseattle.org/DSS
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Fast fact: The Metropolitan Improvement District was founded in 1999 by the Downtown Seattle Association through a city of Seattle ordinance. #DSAMID2022
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In 2022, DSA/MID turned up the volume on our new podcast: Seattle City Makers. Every other week, we talk to the leaders behind the headlines. Listen and subscribe for the lowdown on downtown: downtownseattle.org/podcast
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When we couldn’t meet in person, DSA/MID hosted a steady stream of virtual engagements. Nearly 5,000 people joined us for online programming in the last 12 months. Watch them all here: tinyurl.com/yrk9s2xp
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A friendly face is never far away in downtown. In the past twelve months, DSA/MID’s Community Safety & Hospitality Team gave 29,828 directions and visited 4,837 businesses. #DSAMID2022
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The DSA/MID social media reach continues to expand. More than 154,000 people connect to the latest downtown events, openings and news by following us. You can too! Follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or TikTok.
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There’s lots to love in the heart of the city. So much, in fact, that we fired up a tv, print and digital campaign under the banner Love, SeaTown (LoveSeatown.com) to help locals rediscover food, fun and good times in downtown. #DSAMID2022
Access to welcoming outdoor spaces has never been more important. That’s why we’re filling downtown parks with family-friendly activities. Last year, 421,654 people visited DSA/MID-managed Westlake Park and Occidental Square. #DSAMID2022
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Fast fact: DSA welcomed 68 new members this fiscal year. Want the benefits of member-only events, information and access to local leaders (along with opportunities to grow your business)? Contact our team at membership@downtownseattle.org. #DSAMID2022
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Before passing the baton to a new county task force, DSA/MID’s Outreach Team worked tirelessly to help downtown’s most vulnerable. Since July 2021, our workers connected 303 people to services and/or housing. #DSAMID2022
Watch: Over the last 12 months, we’ve driven downtown recovery efforts, welcomed workers and visitors back and cleaned relentlessly to ensure a safe and inviting downtown:
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Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Year, Nick Ortiz! Your hard work and dedication to downtown embody the best of what we can be. Thank you for your kindness, compassion and going above and beyond. #DSAMID2022
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The path to stability isn't always smooth. MID has offered those in need another route to improving their lives through our Second Chance employment program for more than two decades.
Watch: youtu.be/asir2VqadJo
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We’re making great progress downtown, and DSA/MID is fueling the recovery with millions of dollars in funding for safety patrols, cleaning, equipment, staff, art and events. #DSAMID2022
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Keeping downtown tidy is a huge job. Last year, DSA/MID Clean Team ambassadors picked up 1.4 million gallons of trash, made 44,988 trike cleanups, removed 27,039 graffiti tags and washed 60 miles of sidewalks. #DSAMID2022
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In It Together: At our Annual Meeting today we’re highlighting the year at DSA and the Metropolitan Improvement District, including ambassadors, MID services, new board leaders and MID’s renewal in 2023. Follow us for live updates and join the conversation at #DSAMID2022
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In episode 12 of Seattle City Makers, Jon is joined by Matt Griffin, managing partner of Pine Street Group LLC. Matt has led the development of some of downtown’s biggest office, retail, residential and convention spaces over the past 40 years. Listen:
Over the last 12 months, the DSA/MID Clean Team has removed more than 27,000 graffiti tags and stickers from downtown properties and public structures. #downtownambassadors #downtownseattle
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Whether it’s a quick lunch or a late-night craving, has been a Seattle staple for nearly 70 years. On our latest podcast episode, President and CFO Jasmine Donovan sits down with Jon Scholes to discuss the history of this iconic eatery:
More than 800 people live unsheltered in downtown. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Marc Dones sits down with Jon Scholes to discuss chronic homelessness, the pandemic's impact on outreach and efforts to bring people off the streets.
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We’ve got your Friday plans right here 👇. Looking forward to it, ! #freeconcert #blockparties #loveseatown
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And the parties continue today! Occidental Square and Pier 62. #loveseatown
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We’re excited for the Love, SeaTown Block Party events kicking off today, and we’ll be handing out $5 coupons to encourage folks to #SpendLikeItMatters at nearby small businesses.
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Service Trike operator Louis got a second chance. And now, like all members of our Clean Team, he's playing a critical role in downtown's recovery. #downtownseattle #loveseatown #cleanteam
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A happy 50th to the great ! We recently sat down with station executive director Tom Mara in episode 8 of the Seattle City Makers podcast:
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Be sure to tune in tonight on . Our President & CEO Jon Scholes will join around 8 p.m. tonight to discuss the future of downtown, and the community spirit of the fair.
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Celebrate the Seattle World’s Fair turning the big 6-0 by joining historian @FeliksBanel for a look back at the event that transformed our city. He’ll host original fair staff & others live on Wednesday, 4/20, at 7:30 pm from @space_needle. Tune-in here: seattlechannel.org/watch-live
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Yep, that’s a 6-foot Nicolas Cage head along Occidental. Local artist Nikita Ares is painting the installation. First photo: #loveseatown #downtownseattle #pioneersquare
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“This whole project, to me, is like an accelerant of Seattle’s brand."
Thoughts from 's President/CEO & others on the city's new waterfront project. Can it save #Seattle? reports: bit.ly/3jCsyPc
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Thank you, hardworking Metropolitan Improvement District ambassador, for cleaning the sidewalks along Pike Street. We appreciate your efforts to keep our city beautiful.
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Tune in as CFO Michele Smith () joins the latest episode of Seattle City Makers. Learn what it takes to manage 1,000 species during a global pandemic, whether the animals miss us and Michele's "can't miss" downtown experience:
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Meet Patrick, an assistant supervisor on our Safety & Hospitality Team. He’s all about customer service. #downtownseattle
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