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City proposed updates to “Safe Start” outdoor permit program for businesses

On July 17, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In COVID, Economy, Transportation

This week the City Council will hear an update from SDOT on what it intends to propose for a revised version of its “Safe Start” permit program allowing business to put dining, vending, merchandise, and other activities outside their storefront. This presentation summarizes the proposed changes. I hope you found …

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State economic forecast update

On July 8, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Budget, Economy

The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council has issued its forecast update for June. This is a detailed report of national and state economic forecast indicators, with predictions for the next few years. Given everything that is in play at the moment — war in Ukraine, the ongoing COVID …

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June 2022 Washington economic forecast

On June 8, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Economy

Today the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its June 2022 forecast update. Here is the top-line summary: I hope you found this article valuable. If you did, please take a moment to make a contribution to support my ongoing work. Thanks!

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Seattle office space demand for April 2022

On May 25, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Economy

VTS has posted its monthly update on office space demand for April. Nationwide, demand for office space was relatively unchanged. Here it rebounded somewhat after a substantial drop in March, though it still remains at 58% of 2018 levels. According to VTS, the April upswing in Seattle was “driven in …

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VTS office demand index

On April 27, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Economy, NGO reports

Real estate technology firm VTS has released its monthly office space demand report with data for the month of March. Nationally, demand for office space rose by 20%. All of the major cities it tracks saw an increase, with one exception. That exception: Seattle. Here office space demand dropped 31%, …

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