Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Downtown Anacortes survey: residents value walkability, want more everyday retail and year-round activity
Summary
The Downtown Anacortes Association presented results from a consumer survey showing residents value walkability and frequent downtown engagement; leaders proposed a façade grant and a 'locals pass' to boost off-season activity.
The Downtown Anacortes Association reported survey results to the City Council on Sept. 15 showing strong local support for downtown’s character and demand for more day-to-day retail and year‑round offerings.
“People love downtown,” Jordan Hay, executive director of the Downtown Anacortes Association, told the council. Hay presented a consumer survey completed earlier in 2025 and said respondents used words such as “walkable,” “friendly” and “quaint” to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
