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Goal: Implement strategies to achieve a healthy, diverse economy.

Objectives

  • Advocate for public policies that foster a dense, vibrant, urban center
  • Implement strategies to improve Downtown's competitive edge in the region
  • Develop an analysis of Downtown’s economic role in Seattle and the region
  • Track city, regional and state tax policy and impacts on Downtown competitiveness
  • Grow the annual State of Downtown economic development program

Committees

Smart Growth Task Force
Chair: Jack McCullough, McCullough Hill, PS
Vice Chairs:
Lyn Tangen, Vulcan Inc.
Alan Kurimura, Uwajimaya, Inc.

DSA Letter on Incentive Zoning (pdf)

Report from Competitive Edge Committee

Board considering recommendations on developing and implementing strategy