• Why Offices in Downtown Spokane Still Have Mass Appeal

  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 »

• Small Businesses & Residents Call for Immediate Action to Improve Safety Downtown

  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 »

• 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 »

• DSP Announces Facade Enhancement Grant Program

  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 »

• Make downtown Spokane a part of your First Friday plans June 7

  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 »

• Call for Artists: Downtown Spokane Interactive Art Installation

  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 »

• DSP and BID Announce 2024 Leadership

  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 »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity

  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 »

• The Warren: A New Addition to Downtown Spokane’s Housing Revival

  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 »

• Former Newspaper Press Building Breathing New Life into Downtown Spokane

  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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 Second Year of Cultural Event Grant Funding

  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 »

• 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 »

• Downtown Spokane to Host Inaugural State of Downtown

  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 »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership CEO Search

  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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• On Street Parking updates effect on downtown

  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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »