Featuring National Speaker Peter Kageyama and 2025 Award Honors Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) today announced that author and urbanist Peter Kageyama will keynote the 4th Annual State of Downtown &... Read more »
Spokane, WA – April 1, 2025 – The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), in collaboration with Civibot and The City Lab Arts Initiative, is taking downtown cleanliness to a whole new... Read more »
From the 2024 Downtown Spokane Economic Report When HMA CPA outgrew their space on Riverside Avenue two years ago, their ownership group had to decide if they wanted to stay... Read more »
Monday, September 9, Council Member Jonathan Bingle, who represents downtown in District 1 on City Council, hosted more than a hundred small businesses, employers and residents alongside local chef Chad... Read more »
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 »
For the second year in a row, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced the availability of grant funds to support businesses located in the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District (BID)... Read more »
Queer Artwalk to headline June offerings Spokane, WASH. (June 3, 2024)- [SPOKANE, WA] Join us in downtown Spokane for First Friday on June 7, 2024. This month, 16 venues are... Read more »
The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) is excited to announce a call for artists to participate in an innovative initiative to enhance the vibrancy and allure of downtown Spokane through the... Read more »
The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announced the election of Christopher Varallo, partner with Kutak Rock LLP, as its new board chair during its annual meeting on February 22, 2024. In... Read more »
Spokane, WASH. (October 10, 2023)- The Downtown Spokane Partnership today revealed a refresh of the organization’s brand, including a new visual identity design. With its last visualization changes made more... Read more »
Downtown Spokane has been experiencing a revitalization over the past decade, with new businesses, restaurants, and housing developments popping up in new and underdeveloped areas. One of the most exciting... Read more »
In 2019, Cowles Real Estate Co. announced it would be moving production of The Spokesman-Review, Spokane’s major daily newspaper since 1893, out of its downtown location at 1 N. Monroe... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) 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,... Read more »
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 »
On Wednesday May 11, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) presents the inaugural State of Downtown featuring Keynote Speaker, Michael J. Berne. Dedicated exclusively to the health of the urban core,... Read more »
Are you looking for a place to make an impact? The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to lead our team! Who We Are! The Downtown... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
As part of the on-going implementation of the Downtown Parking Plan which will result in better-managed, more efficient parking system, the City Council voted on Monday, May 17, 2021 to... Read more »
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 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 »