This summer, the Downtown Anacortes Alliance partnered with Black Box Robotics — a team of talented Anacortes High School students — to explore a big question: when and how do people actually come downtown? The students designed and built custom door-mounted devices that track entries in and out of shops. Six downtown businesses volunteered to … Continue reading Students + Sensors: Tracking Foot Traffic in Downtown
What We Learned from the 2025 Downtown Consumer Survey
This summer, we asked you—our community—to share your thoughts about downtown Anacortes. More than 158 people responded, giving us valuable insights into what you love, what you’d like to see more of, and how we can keep downtown thriving. Here are a few highlights: We’re on the right track. The majority of respondents feel downtown … Continue reading What We Learned from the 2025 Downtown Consumer Survey
Merchant feedback on parking
Throughout August and September, the Downtown Anacortes Alliance contacted downtown merchants using email, social media, and in person visits. We got responses from 22 downtown businesses. The results are available in our report below. If you have input or feedback on parking downtown, contact us. Downtown Anacortes - Merchant Parking Survey - August - September … Continue reading Merchant feedback on parking
Downtown is the Best!
Downtown Anacortes shines as the ultimate destination in the 2024 Best of Anacortes awards, capturing the hearts of locals. According to the Anacortes American, Downtown is the locals' favorite with an impressive 63% of winners in the Food, Drink, Fun categories, and a staggering 77% overall when including runners-up. The charm doesn't end there – … Continue reading Downtown is the Best!