SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell addressed more than 1,000 downtown leaders Tuesday to provide an update on activation plans and how the city is preparing for the World Cup.

Public safety investments are paying off, says Downtown Seattle Association CEO Jon Scholes. "You can feel it on the streets and you can see in the data and numbers."

Mayor Bruce Harrell, Gov. Bob Ferguson and business leaders made the case that downtown is turning a corner. Here's what the data shows.

Last year's improved return to office rates and more residents in downtown Seattle are leaving officials optimistic about the city's ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continuing through 2025 and beyond.

The Downtown Seattle Association held its annual State of Downtown on Feb. 25 to celebrate past success, while looking ahead to a pivotal year of development.