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Public Safety Advocacy

March 13, 2019

On February 25th, the SODO BIA, along several other of Seattle’s neighborhood business districts delivered a report to city officials regarding persistent crime in our neighborhoods. The report, titled, “System Failure – Report on Prolific Offenders in Seattle’s Criminal Justice System” was commissioned by neighborhood business districts in SODO, Pioneer Square, Chinatown/International District, Downtown, Ballard, the University District and Seattle’s tourism industry. It analyzes a sample of 100 individuals with high frequency levels of criminal …

SODO STORIES, MADE IN SODO SERIES: WESTLAND DISTILLERY

March 8, 2019

The SODO Stories, Made in SODO series, is a collection of stories about business owners who create, design and sell products that are made in SODO. The businesses featured in the Made in SODO series are all featured in our Made in SODO video. Each story/business is unique, and they help to create a vibrant community here in SODO. To watch the video, it can be found here: Made in SODO Video Story: Jillian Celich | …

SR 99 off-ramp near stadiums set to open Tuesday morning (2/19/19)

February 19, 2019

Northbound SR 99 off-ramp near stadiums set to open before Tuesday morning commute The end of the holiday weekend brings the start of a new way for drivers and bus riders to get to downtown Seattle from northbound State Route 99. The new off-ramp near the sports stadiums will open in time for the morning commute Tuesday, Feb. 19. This new exit ramp leads to a new intersection at South Dearborn Street where drivers have …

SODO Stories, Made in SODO Series: Macrina Bakery

February 7, 2019

SODO Stories, Made in SODO Series: O.B. Williams

January 9, 2019

Viaduct Closure and Seattle Squeeze Information

December 27, 2018

As you may know, the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct is approaching. In preparation, we want to provide you information that may be helpful to share with your employees and customers. We also want to provide you a timeline of major downtown projects that will impact traffic beginning in January and over the next few years, along with some tips for preparation and contact information: Timeline January 4, 2019 | SR 99 Stadium Ramps Close: Northbound …

SODO Stories, Made in SODO Series: Design by SML

December 6, 2018

Pictures from State of SODO 2018

November 13, 2018

State of SODO

October 30, 2018

Join us on Thursday, November 8 from 4-7 pm at The Foundry (4130 1st Ave S) for the 2018 State of SODO! Our Annual Ratepayer Meeting! We will be celebrating the renewal expansion of the SODO BIA and you will have the opportunity to learn more about our work plan, budget and Board of Directors for 2019. Carmen Best, Chief of Police for the Seattle Police Department will be our Keynote Speaker. RSVP is appreciated for this …

SODO BIA Office Closed from 10/23/18-10/26/18

October 11, 2018

The SODO BIA Office will be closed from October 23-26, 2018 due to the SODO BIA staff attending the International Downtown Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is a great professional opportunity for our SODO BIA staff. Our staff will have access to email on our phones, but it will be limited.