Retail Trends in Seattle

Abstract

attle's Northgate Center, for example, provides almost three square feet of parking for every square foot of operating space. 4. Most of the population increase in the metropolitan Seattle area since 1940 has occurred outside of the city limits. Inadequate mass transportation beyond the city limits makes downtown shopping difficult for many families during the day. 5. Seattle suburban shopping centers tend to be open more frequently during evening hours than are downtown retailers. Several suburban centers are open at least two evenings a week, and this trend has forced downtown stores to re-