Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan
Welcome! This website is an invitation for residents, business owners, employers, and community members to learn about Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan, give feedback, and share ideas on how together we can create a new vision for the heart of our city. On this site, you can learn more about actions the City is taking now, what the City is considering, and what we are dreaming of for the future of Downtown.
Download a brief overview of the plan here.
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If you’re interested in reading about the Mayor’s Action Plan in more detail, click below to download the Executive Summary or Full Plan.
What’s on the Site?
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Why Downtown
Realizing a New Future for Downtown Seattle
Seattle has a unique opportunity to reimagine Downtown and who Downtown is for. Seattle is working towards a different future that:
- Fosters a sense of belonging, safety and support
- Is accessible to families with young children
- Has affordable options for those on a budget
- Is environmentally friendly, green and beautiful
- Allows small businesses to thrive and be successful
- Is vibrant, active and full of life
A Downtown that is YOU!
Creating an
Equitable Future
Revitalizing Downtown is an opportunity to create a more equitable future for Seattle. A set of values and principles shaped the design of the Downtown Activation Plan.
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Downtown Activation Plan Goals
Downtown is a Rich Collection of Neighborhoods -
Click on a neighborhood below to learn more about what makes Downtown unique
“Downtown is the heart of the city – it pumps energy and life into every neighborhood across the city and draws us in to celebrate what makes Seattle different, what makes us unique and yes, what makes us cool.” - Markham McIntyre, Director, Office of Economic Development
Stadium District
Supports major sports, entertainment, retail gatherings, and events while maintaining the surrounding bustling industrial and maritime functions that are critical to our local and regional economy.
Chinatown-International District
The anchor of Seattle’s Asian community for over 100 years. A resilient community, rich in history and culture, committed to self-determination despite the continuing impacts of development, public policies, and other structural inequities.
Pioneer Square
Being known as Seattle’s “first neighborhood” is a draw for many with its historic architecture, King Street Station and events like the First Thursday Art Walk. Filled with art studios, galleries, bars, cafes, restaurants, and Occidental Park.
Commercial Core
Includes the historic Pike Place Market, the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in the country, the central waterfront, and attractions like the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, the Seattle Central Library, and Westlake Center.
Denny Triangle
Stretches from the edge of the Downtown core to Seattle Center, next to the Pacific Science Center and Space Needle. Has many new high-rise residential buildings, hotels, and corporate offices that cater to residents and visitors.
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Belltown
Home to nightlife, local restaurants, and entertainment venues boasting bookings over decades ranging from Nirvana to Lizzo. Includes the Olympic Sculpture Park and a large selection of human services that support people living in this neighborhood.