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Something big is happening here.
Expect larger events.
And more of them.
In January 2023, Seattle Convention Center
opened the new Summit building,
a LEED Platinum architectural wonder
that broadens Seattle’s appeal as an event destination.
Pike Pine Streetscape
and Bicycle Improvements
Funded in part by Seattle Convention Center, you’ll soon enjoy a safe and comfortable pedestrian experience from Seattle Convention Center to the Waterfront.
The upgraded Pike St. and Pine St. corridors will feature expanded sidewalks, additional trees, new ground plantings, protected bike lanes, and other attractive features.
Inside the Summit
The striking Hillclimb features a wooden staircase
enclosed in glass, cantilevered over the sidewalk.
From here, you can gaze down over Pine Street
towards Pike Place Market and Elliott Bay.
Waterfront Seattle
Scheduled for completion in early 2025, highlights include Overlook Walk, an elevated public park connecting Pike Place Market to the Waterfront, and the new Park Promenade, which stretches from the family-friendly Waterfront Park (formerly Pier 58) to Railroad Way and the stadiums.
Seattle Stadium
Seattle will host six matches
for FIFA World Cup 2026.
As one of the 16 hosts of the
world’s most-watched sporting event,
Seattle is expecting as many as
750,000 visitors!
(That’s the population of Seattle.)
The fun begins in June 2026
with four group-stage matches
(including one with the USA team)
and continues in July 2026
with two elimination matches.
A virtuous cycle of investment
into Seattle’s future
will benefit visitors, businesses,
and residents alike.
FIFA selected Seattle as a host city
for its investments
into infrastructure,
including 5 mega-projects
directly supporting tourism and travel
- Upgrade SEA represents a five-year capital plan from Port of Seattle to expand concourses, improve checkpoints, optimize baggage handling, renovate restrooms, improve roadways, and much more. Cost: $5.6 billion
- Sound Transit just opened its East Link Extension for light rail from Bellevue to Redmond, with service connecting to Seattle scheduled for 2025. Cost: $3.7 billion.
- Seattle Convention Center Summit nearly doubles the space and more than doubles the capacity of Seattle Convention Center to host events of all sizes. Cost: $1.9 billion
- Climate Pledge Arena improves the entire Seattle Center experience, including upgrades to Seattle Center Monorail connecting to Downtown Seattle. Cost: $1.15 billion
- Waterfront Seattle creates an enticing promenade for the city, with connections to Pike Place Market, the Stadiums, Belltown, and the Olympic Sculpture Park. Cost: $806 million
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Where is Convention City?
“Heart of Downtown”
What do you call a neighborhood without a name? The walkable core of Downtown Seattle covers several smaller neighborhoods, from Belltown and South Lake Union to Pioneer Square and the International District.
Even the locals aren’t sure what to call the neighborhood around Seattle Convention Center.
Is it Pike/Pine? Capitol Hill?
First Hill? Denny Triangle?
All of the above?
Our answer: It’s Convention City!
It’s where the Summit...
High-end hotels and residences.
Live entertainment, theater, and music.
Full range of dining options.
Premium retail and shopping.
Flexible meeting options.
City-within-a-city.
...meets Capitol Hill.
Amazing restaurants.
Exciting nightlife.
Open late.
While you’re here,
take a meeting.
A short walk to the Amazon Spheres.
A quick ride on the streetcar takes you to the
software and biotech leaders of South Lake Union.
Light rail to Redmond Technology Center provides direct access to the Microsoft campus (coming in 2025).
Easy to get here.
Easy to get around.
Entirely walkable.
Adjacent to I-5.
Monorail to Seattle Center.
Streetcar to South Lake Union.
An expanding light rail network.
Where are we?
It’s bigger than Downtown. It’s Convention City.
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mission
Rebrand the neighborhood as Convention City.
vision
To enhance Seattle's status as a desirable destination for premium travelers.
To attract investment into compelling concepts in retail and entertainment.
To foster a 24/7 business and entertainment district.
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partnership opportunities
Seeking participation by hotels, restaurants, retailers, real estate investors, and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs).
Let’s talk about how we can work together to create premium differentiation, improve the experience for convention and event attendees, and encourage repeat visits.
guided journey app
Coming soon: A collection of curated journeys starting from Convention City, giving attendants, event staff, and concierge desks an easy way to guide visitors to the best parts of Seattle and beyond.
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Welcome to Seattle’s newest neighborhood: Convention City.
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Create new connections.
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Location
Seattle, WA
U.S.A.
* Convention City Seattle is not affiliated with Seattle Convention Center or the City of Seattle. We just live here.