• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 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 »

• 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 »

• Changes Proposed to Unauthorized Camping & Sitting, Lying on Sidewalk Ordinances

  Update: Urban Camping Compliance Ordinance Spokane City Council is considering updates to city ordinances to address Unauthorized Camping and clarify enforcement of the Sitting, Lying on Sidewalk Ordinance. With significant impacts... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Announces New President & CEO

  Experienced leader appointed to focus on next era of downtown Spokane’s strategic growth [Spokane, WA] – The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) Board of Directors today announced the hire of Emilie... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• The Downtown Spokane Partnership and Business Improvement District partner to deliver County Grant for hard-hit hospitality and restaurant businesses

  On Monday, October 26, the Spokane Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of up to $10.8 million of CARES Act funding for a grant program to support local... Read more »

• Spreading Kindness in Downtown

  Scavenger Hunts and “Kindness Crews” Help Uplift Individuals and Businesses This fall the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is on a mission to “spread kindness” to those visiting, living, shopping and... Read more »

• QR Codes Find Renewed Utility by Businesses Amid Phased Reopening

  Remember these? QR codes have been around since the mid 1990’s, but are seeing a big comeback as businesses everywhere have had to find innovative ways to engage with customers... Read more »

• Help Support Spokane’s Creative Community

  Want to support local artists, locally owned creative businesses and nonprofit organizations? Eager to advocate for one of the hardest-hit sectors of our local economy? Take the City of Spokane’s short... Read more »

• Let’s Stay in This Together

  As Spokane County moves into Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington plan and the doors of downtown businesses reopen, residents are excited for the opportunity patronize their favorite restaurant,... Read more »

• Phase 2 Will Reopen Doors of Many Businesses, with Specific Restrictions

  As May comes to a close, Spokane County could possibly move into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan by the weekend. On Wednesday night, the Spokane Regional Health... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Makes Donation to “Meals on Wheels”

  On Wednesday May 6, staff from the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) traveled to Mid-City Concerns senior center to deliver a donation to Meals on Wheels Spokane. The DSP staff held... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Begins Wellness Checks to Downtown Businesses

  This week the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) began an outreach effort of “wellness calls” to business owners to assess how it can continue to further support them amid the ongoing... Read more »

• WE WILL, AGAIN

  In January of 2019, the Downtown Spokane Partnership started working with JC Media to capture and highlight the activities that bring life to the heart of the City of Spokane.... Read more »

• Clean and Safe Teams Continue Patrols Amid “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order

  Clean and Safe Teams Continue Patrols Amid “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order While the streets of downtown have emptied significantly since the “stay home, stay safe” order went into effect,... Read more »

• Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane to Re-Open for Take-Out and Delivery

  Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane to Re-Open for Take-Out and Delivery After closing its doors following Gov. Inslee’s “shelter at home” order, Cosmic Cowboy Grill Spokane in River Park Square will... Read more »

• Local Restaurants Helping Local Heroes

  Local Restaurants Helping Local Heroes Goodwin Group Properties raises over $15,000 and counting to staff kitchens and provide meals to medical staff and first responders As efforts to prevent the... Read more »

• Berserk Bar, Local Businesses Rally to Help At-Risk Populations

  Berserk Bar, Local Businesses Rally to Help At-Risk Populations “It’s a twofer. We get money to restaurants to get them through this tough time, while feeding Spokane’s most in need.”... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership to host Candidate Forum

  Located in the heart of the City of Spokane, downtown plays a vital role in the economic health of our region. In anticipation of the November 2019 City of Spokane... Read more »

• Building Bridges

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership would like to encourage members and downtown supporters to consider direct financial involvement into two specific programs that align with the DSP’s mission of a safe... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane selects contract manager for Downtown Plan

  After a deliberate and detailed selection process, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) has signed a contract with Seattle-based firm, Framework, to update Spokane’s Downtown Plan. The original Downtown Plan was... Read more »

• Downtown Business Improvement District CPTED Rebate Announced

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership on Friday, July 5, released an application for a rebate program available to properties within the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID) for exterior property improvements... Read more »