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CID Left Behind as World Cup Boosts Pioneer Square | Seattle News
While Pioneer Square thrives on World Cup crowds, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District is quietly suffering—businesses report 20-25% sales drops as tourists bypass the neighborhood. Long-standing issues like highway division, drug use, and lack of city investment have deepened, especially as the World Cup failed to deliver promised revitalization. Community leaders, including former Councilmember Tanya Woo, demand better city engagement, targeted signage, and real support for housing and services. In response, the mayor’s office pledged increased police presence, outreach staff, and a…
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