Seattle officials recently partnered with design firm Olson Kundig to explore ideas for the future of downtown Seattle using an AI program. The city released images created by AI as part of its “Downtown Activation Plan,” which aims to revitalize the city’s core. These AI-generated illustrations, curated by Olson Kundig, showcase potential structures and communities that could shape downtown Seattle’s future.
The AI images serve as visual demonstrations of grand concepts rather than actual projects that will be built. One of these concepts envisions a sports and recreational facility in the form of a colossal glass canopy sheltering an activity-filled city block. Another concept involves a streetcar that connects an arts, culture, and entertainment district, while a new marketplace focuses on supporting businesses from Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color,…
