In response to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s announcement on June 28 sharing key details of the city of Seattle’s Downtown Activation Plan, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rachel Smith issued the following statement:
“This Downtown Activation Plan is great news for our city – it is a proactive approach that is going to result in positive community transformation. And today’s announcement is not just a collection of initiatives and activities – it is a road map to generating economic activity, improving our quality of life, and reactivating our downtown core – and we thank the Mayor for his vision and leadership. The plan includes bold proposals: cutting red tape, regulation changes, zoning changes, and making downtown a welcoming place for visitors, and we encourage the City Council to pass this legislation as quickly as possible. We also encourage voters to ask city council candidates about their commitment and plans to revitalize downtown Seattle.”
