Seattle is not only one of the fastest growing cities in the country, it is one of the most progressive as well. The city is also home to some of the world’s largest corporations, like Amazon, Microsoft and Starbucks. Yet the Emerald City still faces many challenges. The cost of living in Seattle has skyrocketed in recent years, and led the city to declare a state of emergency in 2015 because of its growing homeless population.
We gathered city officials, local industry and community leaders for a robust discussion about Seattle and efforts to create opportunity for all who call it home.
The full event video is available here:
For more information, please contact Katie Yost at kyost@theatlantic.com.
Presented by
Speakers
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![Ron Brownstein]()
Ron Brownstein Senior Editor The Atlantic -
![Mayor Tim Burgess]()
Mayor Tim Burgess City of Seattle -
![Maud Daudon]()
Maud Daudon Presient and CEO Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce -
![Svenja Gudell]()
Svenja Gudell Chief Economist Zillow -
![Trish Millines Dziko]()
Trish Millines Dziko Co-Founder and Executive Director Technology Access Foundation
Agenda
- Tuesday, November 14
- 6:40 p.m.WelcomeEmily Akhtarzandi, Managing Director, AtlanticLIVE
Brian Walsh, Senior Field Vice President, Northwest Region, Allstate*
Tara Leweling, Vice President, Stakeholder Relations and Corporate Thought Leadership, Allstate* - 6:50 p.m.InterviewMayor Tim Burgess, City of Seattle
With Ron Brownstein, Senior Editor, The Atlantic - 7:15 p.m.Panel DiscussionSvenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Zillow
Maud Daudon, President, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Trish Millines Dziko, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation
With Ron Brownstein, The Atlantic - 7:45 p.m.Closing ThoughtsEmily Akhtarzandi, AtlanticLIVE
