Future of Seattle's Waterfront and Downtown 2024 | Bisnow | 19 March 2024 | Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

What You’ll Learn:

• As the Seattle waterfront revitalization approaches its 2025 completion date, delve into the current status of development and investments along this iconic waterfront.
• Witness the transformative potential of this ongoing revitalization and its implications for increased interest and allure in the city of Seattle.
• Seattle's downtown is exploring potential plans for rezoning, office-to-housing conversions, retail activation, and events, among other strategies to revitalize the area. What concrete steps are the city of Seattle and its CRE leaders taking to create a vibrant, walkable and social destination?
• Uncover the visionary public-private partnership that's connecting and revitalizing parks on the Elliott Bay waterfront. Explore the collaboration between government entities, non-• profit organizations and private firms that's uplifting this iconic area.
• As Seattle prepares its resources and infrastructure to host the 2026 World Cup, discover the pivotal role the waterfront and downtown play in this major event's preparation.
• Gain insight into the upcoming developments and transformations awaiting downtown Seattle in 2024.

How You’ll Do More Business: While Seattle's 'core' faces various challenges, it's essential to recognize that Seattle still exerts a magnetic pull with its tech-hub status, pleasant climate, commitment to green energy and vibrant music and art scenes. Join us to gain insights into the latest developments and investment activities in both the downtown area and the waterfront. Learn about visionary public-private partnerships and collaborative efforts that are propelling the area forward. Explore strategies for rezoning, office-to-housing conversions and retail activation, all contributing to a vibrant downtown experience. Understand the pivotal role of the waterfront in Seattle's preparations for the 2026 World Cup and get a sneak peek at the future of downtown Seattle's development in 2024.

2024 Speakers

MODERATOR:

Michelle Chen
Attorney, Stoel Rives

SPEAKERS:

Joy Shigaki
President & CEO, Friends of Waterfront Seattle

Jordan Selig
EVP, Martin Selig Real Estate

Bob Donegan
President, Ivar's Restaurant

Jon Scholes
President & CEO, Downtown Seattle Association

Pat Callahan
CEO, Urban Renaissance Group

David Cuthill
CEO, Clise Properties

2024 Sponsor

• CH & Attorneys At Laws
• Habitat
• Stoel Rives