Seattle Commons — The Case For

Why this is a win for Seattle City Council

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The Win

A GO bond acquisition requires Council action — and depending on the amount and structure, potentially a public vote. Either way, this is the largest civic infrastructure decision since the renovation of Seattle Center, and arguably the most consequential given the location. The case for individual members varies by district, but the commons serves every district: jobs, civic space, cultural programming, and a stabilized lodging tax structure that keeps Seattle hotels competitive.

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I want to analyze this proposal from the perspective of Seattle City Council. There's a civic proposal to convert the WSCC Arch building at 7th & Pike into a year-round public commons operated by Seattle Center. The case being made to Seattle City Council: A GO bond acquisition requires Council action — and depending on the amount and structure, potentially a public vote. Either way, this is the largest civic infrastructure decision since the renovation of Seattle Center, and arguably the most consequential given the location. The case for individual members varies by district, but the commons serves every district: jobs, civic space, cultural programming, and a stabilized lodging tax structure that keeps Seattle hotels competitive. The full proposal: https://commons.conventioncityseattle.com What are the strongest arguments for and against, from Seattle City Council's perspective?