• The Problem with Parking

  By Andrew Rolwes Vice President of Public Policy & Parking, Downtown Spokane Partnership Parking in dense urban areas is always a challenging subject. There’s never enough of it, and it’s... Read more »

• Leveraging the Opportunities of Tax Increment Financing

  By Roy Koegen 2021 DSP Board Chair Partner, Kutak Rock LLP Recent developments in Tax Increment Financing in the state of Washington present an important economic development financing tool in... Read more »

• Taking the Leap

  By Dave Black NAI Black Business Manager/CEO Apartment management is a big part of our business. Our firm, Black Realty Management Inc., manages about 3,500 residential units in addition to... Read more »

• Safety Tips for Preventing Trespassers within Your Property

  As Washington State continues to reopen and more employees transition back to working in the office, the Downtown Spokane Ambassadors want to share some tips to help prevent unauthorized individuals... Read more »

• A Blooming Workforce

  By Mark Mattke CEO of Spokane Workforce Council Downtown Spokane is the economic and cultural epicenter of the Inland Northwest. The downtown economy is centered around growing sectors that include... Read more »

• Joel Mackay of Renegade Room: I Don’t Do a Lot of Voodoo in the Winery

  When you walk into Renegade Room by MonteScarlatto, don’t expect a stuffy atmosphere where people take themselves too seriously. “It’s not supposed to be ‘whisper time,’ it’s called Renegade for... Read more »

• Programming Strong Communities

  By Amy Lindsey Programming and Marketing Manager, City of Spokane As Riverfront Park’s $64 million redevelopment project comes to a close and the pandemic nears our rear-view mirror, there’s a... Read more »

• The Impact of Sports in Spokane

  By Eric Sawyer President/CEO, Spokane Sports Sports tourism occupies a unique position in economic development strategies across America. Thanks to a coordinated effort between government and private industry, Spokane has... Read more »

• It’s a New Season in the University District

  By Lars Gilberts Spokane University District CEO The heart of Spokane is growing. This past year has tested us and inspired us to look out for one another. Not only... Read more »

• Downtown Cultural Event Grant Accepting Applications for 2021-2022

  Downtown Spokane is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations or groups for grant funding to support events that honor the history and traditions of our city’s diverse communities, amplifying and celebrating... Read more »

• Why I Moved Downtown

  By Mark Howard Growing up in Kansas City, MO, I would have been geographically challenged to find Spokane, WA, on a map. And because most people in the Midwest pronounced... Read more »

• 2020 Didn’t Shake Us

  By Gary Ballew Vice President of Economic Development Greater Spokane Incorporated Many people ask me about Spokane’s economic future as we come out of the pandemic. While my crystal ball... Read more »

• Your Petite Serendipity Awaits

  By Brandon Rapez-Betty Spokane Transit Authority Communications & Customer Service Director Some of the best life advice is to enjoy the small things, of which I lump those cool moments... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane and Spokane Community Colleges Partner to Beautify Downtown

  Students from Spokane Community Colleges partnered to plant flower beds located across from Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Blvd on Friday, May 14, 2021. The Downtown Spokane Parking and Business... Read more »

• Creativity Will Power Spokane’s Economic Recovery

  By Melissa Huggins Executive Director, Spokane Arts Arts, culture and creativity comprise the heart of our city in myriad ways. They gather communities, build social cohesion, and power our economy... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane to Host Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics

  Spokane, WA — In an effort to increase Spokane’s vaccination rate, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), Washington State Department of Health and Spokane Regional Health District, with support from the... Read more »

• Zipline moves forward at moderate pace

  First conceived as a potential attraction in the redevelopment of Riverfront Park, a zipline soaring over the river in the heart of Spokane has been slowly inching its way from... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Statement in Support to Remain in Phase 3

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership Board voted Wednesday to support Mayor Nadine Woodward in a request to Governor Jay Inslee that he refrain from moving Spokane’s region back to Phase 2... Read more »

• Downtown Spring Clean Week is April 19-23

  Spring has arrived in downtown Spokane, and the community is invited to get outside between April 19 and April 23 to help make our city center shine. All it takes... Read more »

• We’re Hiring | Clean and Safe Operations Director

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Clean and Safe Operations Director. The primary responsibility of this position is the oversight, planning and day to... Read more »

• Jen Menzer of Boo Radley’s: We Try to Encourage Everyone’s Quirks

  Named after the eccentric recluse in the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Boo Radley’s is Spokane’s “toy store for all ages” where you can discover all things wacky, edgy... Read more »

• New Mobius Discovery Center Is Fun for the Whole Family

  Seeing the kids with their faces pressed against the glass, anxiously waiting their turn to enter the new Mobius Discovery Center, was a welcome sight for Mobius CEO Karen Hudson... Read more »

• Ginger Ewing of From Here: Amplifying Black Voices

  When Ginger Ewing was growing up, there was a decades-old narrative that if you were going to have fun or be successful in your twenties, you were going to have... Read more »

• Jan St. George of Whiz Kids: In the Business of Joy

  “What do I want to do when I grow up?” That was the question Jan St. George asked herself in 2005 after suddenly quitting her 30-year career as a paralegal.... Read more »

• Deborah Di Bernardo: Serving Up Damn Good Coffee

  The idea behind First Avenue Coffee was brewed out of necessity. Deborah Di Bernardo had owned Roast House Coffee, a specialty wholesale coffee roastery, since 2010. They’d received several Golden... Read more »

• Advertise in the 2021 Downtown Magazine

  A quarter century ago, downtown Spokane looked a little different. Over the past 25 years, through vision, planning and effort, billions of dollars have been invested in the heart of... Read more »

• RFP: DOWNTOWN BANNER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

  In an effort to promote special events, the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) encourages use of the downtown community banner program to enhance the promotion and esthetic of downtown. The... Read more »

• Why a Downtown Stadium Is the Right Choice for Spokane

  What seemed a missed opportunity is now one step closer to becoming a reality. The Downtown Spokane Partnership announced on March 2, 2021, a comprehensive proposal for consideration by the... Read more »

• Downtown Clean Team turns attention to railroad viaducts

  In the public space, a certain amount of litter, beverage spills, food waste, and other unsavory items are an expectation. In downtowns, where foot traffic is denser, the battle to... Read more »

• Michelle Hege of DH: We’re a Business That Puts People First

  Creating a culture where people can thrive has always been the vision at DH, a locally owned advertising, public relations and branding agency. CEO Michelle Hege – the “H” in... Read more »