• Summer Safety Week | Preparedness

  It’s Wednesday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. Today... Read more »

• A Little Unruly: Startup Spokane

  Written by Kate Hudson, Public Relations Manager for Visit Spokane Spokane is on the cusp of something big. Pay close attention to the undercurrent, and you’ll feel an energy and... Read more »

• Summer Safety Week | Keeping Kids Safe

  It’s Tuesday of Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. Downtown... Read more »

• Summer Safety Week | Street Safety Tips

  Happy Monday! It’s Summer Safety Week in downtown Spokane! July 31 through August 4, downtown is sharing resources and tips to foster a safer, more inviting, community for all. From... Read more »

• Great Cities Start Downtown

  Written by David Downey, President & CEO of the International Downtown Association The health of a city can be felt in the vibrant energy of its downtown area. The concentrated... Read more »

• Building a Neighborhood

  Written by Jordan Tampien, Co-Founder of 4 Degrees Real Estate Downtown Spokane is the soul of the city. Our impressive history is evident in the iconic stone details etched into... Read more »

• Urban Revitalization Trailblazer Tom Murphy to Headline State of Downtown on June 6

  Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) today announced former Pittsburgh Mayor and senior fellow at the Urban Land Institute Tom Murphy will keynote the second annual State of Downtown & Awards program... Read more »

• From Grime to Gleaming: Clean Team Transforms Sidewalks with the Power of Pressure Washing

  Wander through downtown on early on a weekday morning you just might encounter a hero. Bringing to mind the closing shot of an action movie, a figure emerges from a... Read more »

• Clean Team Tackles Tagging in Downtown Core

  In 2022 the Downtown Spokane Clean Team – which provides enhanced beautification services in public spaces inside the 80 square-blocks of the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District seven days a... Read more »

• Business Leaders Call on Spokane City Council to Restore Commitment to Public Safety by Passing the Safe Open Spaces Ordinance

  Coalition Calls on Council to Pass Safe Open Spaces Ordinance In a letter sent to the Council President and Members of Spokane City Council today, a coalition of business organizations... Read more »

• GET DIRTY FOR DOWNTOWN

  Spring is on its way to downtown Spokane, and the community is invited to get outside between May 1 – 5 to help make our city center shine. All it... Read more »

• Downtown Business Leaders Call on Washington Legislature to Restore Commitment to Public Safety in SB 5536

  In a letter sent to Senate and House Leadership today, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, representing employers, small businesses, nonprofits, and residents in the urban core of Washington’s second largest city,... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Announces Façade Improvement Grant

  Downtown Spokane Partnership today announced the availability of matching grants to support Spokane businesses located in the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) to enhance and repair storefront façades and... Read more »

• Call for Interest | Downtown Logo and Style Guide Refresh

  Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is seeking a firm to create and launch a new style identity for our organization that ties in closely with the downtown business district, relates to... Read more »

• DSP Seeks Proposals for Tenant Representation Services

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (“DSP”) has initiated a Request for Information (“RFI”) process to identify qualified and licensed commercial real estate brokerage firms (“respondent”) with experience in providing commercial real... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District Announce 2023 Leadership

  Wednesday, February 15, the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) supported by the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) convened downtown stakeholders, elected officials and the community to share highlights from 2022... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Announces Holiday Promotion Winners

  As the holiday season rolls on, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) continues to host a variety of activities and promotions to encourage everyone to experience the magic of downtown Spokane.... Read more »

• Happy (Hour) Holidays

  Nothing beats a great happy hour special, especially when you’re taking a break from holiday shopping or touring downtown with a group of friends or out-of-town guests. Trendy Wooden City... Read more »

• The Woodshop Marketing Agency: We Love to Showcase Our Downtown Community

  Everyone needs to come check out the West End of downtown! This is the advice of Andrea Williams, Chief Marketing Officer at The Woodshop, a full-service marketing agency located on... Read more »

• Comedy and Cocktails

  Article and image by: The Inlander Santa shouldn’t have a monopoly on the belly laughs during the holidays. Spokane Comedy Club (315 W. Sprague Ave.) has packed its winter schedule... Read more »

• What’s New Downtown?

  Article and image by: The Inlander “At Soma, we’re known for our bras, but we also have a huge selection of PJs, activewear, loungewear and lots more,” says Codie Ray,... Read more »

• Fresh Flavors

  Article and image by: The Inlander “Some people don’t know whether we’re a bar or a coffee shop. But the truth is, we’re both. Also with a little food on... Read more »

• Clip-Clopping Along

  Article by: The Inlander Starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through Christmas Eve, you’ll be able to clop through the streets of downtown in a real horse-drawn carriage. And... Read more »

• Between-Shopping Pit Stops

  Article and image by: The Inlander One of the great things about downtown Spokane’s River Park Square is its convenience. While you’re shopping at its incredible variety of retailers, you... Read more »

• On-Trend Boutiques

  Article and image by: The Inlander When you need something new to wear for a holiday party, or if you’re looking for a gift that will delight a fashion-conscious recipient,... Read more »

• Downtown Business Safety Tips During the Holiday Season

  Each year during the holiday shopping season, crime increases. The Spokane Police Department has compiled a list of tips for business owners to help prevent crime to and around their... Read more »

• Best Advice for Dining at Boiada Brazilian Grill in Downtown Spokane? Pace Yourself.

  Pace yourself. If you’ve never eaten at a Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), this is the best strategy to follow, according to Josiane Ballin, co-owner of the newly opened Boiada Brazilian Grill... Read more »

• First of its Kind “Back to Downtown Week” to Kick Off Oct. 24 – 28

  Promotions and activities seek to bring employees and energy back to downtown Spokane Spokane, WA—Energy and excitement are taking back center stage in downtown Spokane with the launch of the... Read more »

• Protection of Public Lands and Properties Ordinance Council vote September 19

  On Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m., Spokane City Council is expected to vote on revisions to the camping ordinance, more formally known as the “Protection of Public Lands and... Read more »

• Request for Quotes: Strategic Planning Services

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) has initiated a Request for Quotes (RFQ) process to identify a qualified consultant to guide and execute a strategic planning process and evaluation of the... Read more »