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Mayor Bruce Harrell and City of Seattle Launch Groundbreaking AI Incubator to Propel the Next Generation of AI Entrepreneurs

March 27, 2025

A new public-private partnership on Seattle’s waterfront positions Seattle as a premier location for AI innovation, development, and opportunity. SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the opening of AI House, a first-in-the-nation AI hub, launched through a public-private partnership, focused on entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and community leaders building the next era of AI in Seattle. Located… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Technology

Seattle Adopts Sales Tax Exemption to Encourage Office-to-Residential Conversions

February 11, 2025

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Councilmember Mark Solomon celebrated the adoption of new legislation that will create a tax exemption for the conversion of underutilized commercial property into residential housing. The bill was unanimously adopted by the City Council. “We want downtown Seattle to not only be… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness

Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization

January 16, 2025

SEATTLE -Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the launch of the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub (SCIH), the first downtown space dedicated to investing in and designing technology to combat climate change. Developed through a partnership between the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED), the University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs startup incubator, global… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Environment and Sustainability

Mayor Bruce Harrell, City and Community Partners Celebrate the Completion of Seattle’s Waterfront Park Improvements in Pioneer Square

December 4, 2024

Pioneer Square East-West Pedestrian Improvements project creates more accessible and enjoyable travel between downtown Seattle and the new Waterfront Park through Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle (December 4, 2024) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects, the Pioneer Square Alliance and community partners to celebrate… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Signs Music Venue Zone Permit Legislation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access

November 1, 2024

Seattle – Yesterday, Mayor Bruce Harrell was joined by Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson, City of Seattle Music Commissioners, and local music industry leaders for the signing of legislation that provides reliable parking and loading space for touring musicians and their crews at live music venues. The Music Venue… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Transportation and Development

Mayor Harrell Signs Downtown Design Review Exemption Legislation to Encourage More Housing, Jobs, and Economic Activity

October 25, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined business leaders and developers to sign legislation that waives new development projects in downtown neighborhoods from the full design review process to increase economic activity and vitality in the city’s center and decrease the amount of time and cost to complete projects. “The… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Housing and Homelessness

City of Seattle, Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase Celebrate the Return of Beloved Marjorie’s Restaurant in Seattle’s Central District

October 23, 2024

Community staple and acclaimed restaurant to reopen through the Business Community Ownership Fund, a first-in-the-nation business property ownership program Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED), Grow America, and JPMorgan Chase to celebrate the opening of the new Marjorie’s Restaurant at Midtown Square at 23rd and Union. Marjorie’s is the second business to open a new commercial space… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development

Mayor Harrell Statement on Minimum Wage Increase

October 4, 2024

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the following statement after the Office of Labor Standards announced the 2025 minimum wage increase and structure: “Seattle has one of the highest minimum wages in the country – this is a good thing for workers, a good thing for our overall economy,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Economic Development, Office of the Mayor

Overlook Walk, a New Iconic Landmark on Seattle’s Waterfront to Open on October 4

September 19, 2024

The new elevated park marks the near completion of Seattle’s multi-billion dollar Waterfront Park transformation—the largest civic project in Seattle since the 1962 World’s Fair. Seattle – Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle’s Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects are thrilled to announce the public opening of Overlook… [ Keep reading ]