December 30, 2009
Time to Focus on Seattle’s Future – Challenging Conditions Provide Opportunities to Plan Ahead
In 2009, Seattle welcomed Link Light Rail, approved an Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement plan and celebrated decisions of PATH, Russell Investments and Sharebuilder to relocate to downtown.
But even though recent reports show some promising indicators, many say recovery – particularly in the commercial and residential real estate markets – is still years away. This economic lull provides us with an opportunity to plan for better days ahead and ensures Seattle is well positioned when the economy recovers.
This article first appeared in Seattle Business magazine.