Downtown Seattle
Coverage of Downtown Seattle in the Nexus archive.
- Storied WA state park in central Puget Sound at a crossroads
Washington State Parks leaders are considering a decision on the future of Blake Island Marine State Park, located near downtown Seattle. The park is facing a crossroads in its management or development plans.
- As downtown Seattle offices empty, city facing years of 'zombie' towers
Downtown Seattle offices are emptying, leading to years of 'zombie' towers as the city faces economic challenges. The term highlights prolonged vacancies and underutilized commercial spaces.
- As downtown Seattle offices empty, city facing years of ‘zombie’ towers
Downtown Seattle's office vacancy rate is currently 27%, higher than the 22% peak during the Great Recession, with no improvement observed. The city faces prolonged challenges with 'zombie' office towers.
- Seattle’s Pioneer Square lands a new retailer
A bespoke diamond jewelry company opened a store in Seattle's Pioneer Square, with its CEO expressing optimism about the future in downtown Seattle.
- Beacon Hill’s proximity to downtown Seattle draws homebuyers
Beacon Hill's proximity to downtown Seattle has attracted homebuyers, leading to rising home prices. The neighborhood was once affordable for working-class homeowners and immigrants.
- Docusign plans downtown Seattle move, likely leaving namesake tower
Docusign plans to move its headquarters from the Docusign Tower to a new office a few blocks away in downtown Seattle. The company has signaled intentions to leave the namesake building for the new location.
- Downtown Seattle may house new data center
A proposed data center may be built in Downtown Seattle. The proposal faces a national backlash against data centers.