University District Revitalization

Background

The Mayor's goals and strategy for the University District Revitalization are:

• Make the University District safe and secure - with increased police presence, tougher noise restrictions and "Giving Meters" to help fund programs for homeless youth
• Rebuild the University District - with a dynamic mix of shops, restaurants, workspaces, housing, and pedestrian-friendly spaces by increasing transit service, strengthening infrastructure, making facade improvements and adding amenities such as trees, benches and public art
• Work together - with the UW and developers to attract a diverse base of businesses and customers
• Invest for the long term - with housing incentives, targeted technical assistance and loans for small business development, a $1 million Pro-Parks Levy and by lifting the UW Lease Lid

This strategy is the result of the City-sponsored Economic Development Study, 2000 Census data, an open space survey sent to tenants, and an open space study (electronic version coming soon).

Related Links
View links to other City departments' initatives and efforts that are part of the strategy to revitalize Broadway:

• Mayor Nickels Plan to Bring Back The Ave - Mayor's Office
• University District Urban Center Acquisition - Parks & Recreation
• University District Neighborhood Planning - Dept. of Neighborhoods