Although needed and welcome major investments are starting to be made in the north end of the corridor, from the Kingdome area to Spokane Street, it is essential that needed investments be made in the south end of the corridor as well. Actions in the north end of the corridor should not divert attention or funds or otherwise substitute for investments needed in the south end of the corridor, many of which are far less costly and capable of being implemented more quickly. The Duwamish Corridor stretches from the historic Pioneer Square and International District neighborhoods on the north to neighborhoods at the foot of West Seattle to the Georgetown and South Park neighborhoods, and southeast to Tukwila and Renton. It is home to many residents, displaying an extraordinary mixed use character. Infrastructure needs to be improved in ways that, where possible, reduce conflicts, increase safety, and meet the diverse needs of area residents.
Duwamish infrastructure has some major assets and liabilities.
If maintained and improved, these assets can sustain intensive industrial uses and a strong manufacturing base in the Duwamish Corridor to serve local, state, regional and national interests. Major Infrastructure Liabilities Duwamish infrastructure also has several severe shortcomings. The greatest overall concern of area businesses is the fear that industrial infrastructure will not be preserved and maintained. The greatest overall concern of area residents is that these working neighborhoods will be displaced, will have major new freight routes through the neighborhoods, or will not receive a fair share of investments in the community development relative to other areas.