Economic Development Plan

Tukwila’s economy plays an important role in the lives of the people who live, work, and visit here. Tukwila’s economy affects the types of jobs and incomes of our residents. It provides amenities and activities for people to enjoy.  And it affects the financial resources that the City, school district, and other governments use to provide public services.

The City is creating an Economic Development Plan to guide its efforts to strengthen Tukwila’s economic future, and we hope you will create it with us.  The primary purpose of the Economic Development Plan will be to describe Tukwila’s vision for its economy and to provide some general strategies to achieve that vision.

As we create the Plan, we will explore Tukwila’s current role in the regional economy and trends affecting the region.  We will look at our strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.  And we will ask questions that deal with our shared vision and competitive advantages.

Over the next few months, we will post relevant research and information about the regional economy and issues facing Tukwila on this webpage.  If you would like us to email you when we post new information, please sign up below.

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Briefs on Tukwila’s Economy

1. Introduction to an Economic Development Plan for Tukwila
2. Tukwila’s Demographics
3. There are more to come! Sign up above to find out when!

Survey

We will soon be posting a short survey on Tukwila’s future economy and would like you to participate.  Sign up above and check back here to participate.

Listening Sessions

If you have further questions or input and would like to talk with Economic Development staff about the Plan, or if you would like to talk about organizing a listening session with your community group, contact Benton Coblentz at benton.coblentz@tukwilawa.gov.