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Calling downtown home

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It’s been a bumpy road to recovery for Seattle’s downtown.

Three years ago this month, the city shut down. Foot traffic all but disappeared and businesses had to close their doors.

But people choosing to live in the city center has actually been on the rise.

Axios reporter Christine Clarridge brings us up to speed on why people are choosing to live downtown and the impact on the city’s recovery.

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