downtown seattle revitalization, FIFA prep, and CCTVs with Jon Scholes - DSA

About this episode

Jon Scholes discusses downtown Seattle's revitalization efforts, FIFA 2026 preparations, and the public safety camera debate.

This week we're talking about everything happening in downtown Seattle with the President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association. Jon shares the latest data on downtown recovery, plus what's coming next, including a $50 million investment in parks and changes to 3rd Ave. We also dive into how Seattle is preparing for FIFA 2026 with 700,000 expected visitors, watch parties across downtown, and new flexible alcohol laws. And we dig into the controversial public safety camera debate and why Jon believes they're working. Top Stories: 1a. Downtown Seattle recovery update: office workers, residents, and visitor numbers 1b. FIFA 2026 preparations and economic impact on Seattle businesses 2. Public safety camera expansion debate and why DSA supports it 3. Benaroya Hall $20 million renovation closing July-September About Jon Scholes - President & CEO, Downtown Seattle Association : Jon Scholes is responsible for the operations and programs of the DSA, an 1,100 member association formed in 1958 to create a healthy, vibrant downtown for all. He was appointed President & CEO of DSA in November 2014 following six years as DSA's Vice President of Advocacy and Economic Development…

People in this episode

Guest: Jon Scholes

Topics covered

• downtown Seattle recovery
• FIFA 2026 preparations
• public safety cameras
• economic impact
• urban development

Keywords

• downtown Seattle
• FIFA 2026
• public safety cameras
• economic impact
• urban development
• Jon Scholes
• Downtown Seattle Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Downtown Seattle Association

Places: Seattle, Benaroya Hall

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