Research and Engagement
In order to build a plan that represents the needs of the residents, workers, businesses and visitors, the City engaged the public through a variety of methods, including large-scale polling of Seattle residents and neighboring King County cities, neighborhood listening sessions, a community stakeholder survey, as well as many individual conversations.
What should the future look like?
A February 2023 poll gathered insights from 761 Seattle-area residents in order to understand their ideal vision of Downtown Seattle.
What’s Not Working?
When asked specifically what they dislike about their experience Downtown currently, respondents offered key concerns.
What challenges are you facing Downtown?
A February 2023 poll gathered insights from 761 Seattle-area residents in order to understand what challenges they are experiencing associated with Downtown Seattle.
External Engagement
Following the February 2023 poll of Seattleites, the City engaged in efforts to get broad feedback from the community and external partners across Downtown. In total, over 800 individuals were invited to review and provide feedback on the Downtown Activation Plan.
- General survey (96)
- Listening session survey (46)
- Belltown (30)
- Chinatown-International District (41)
- Pioneer square (45)
Public Polling
Avalanche Insights gathered insights from 761 Seattle-area residents in order to understand their ideal vision of what Downtown Seattle promises in terms of environment, experience and opportunity. Seattle-area residents express a desire for a Downtown that is vibrant, beautiful, accessible and safe. Read more about highlights from their research here.