• How is Downtown responding to COVID 19?

  Dear Downtown Business: Because downtown Spokane serves as a place for all people to live work and recreate, our teams come into contact with diverse populations on a day to... Read more »

• Downtown Police Precinct Relocating to Central Core

  Mayor Nadine Woodward announced on February 24 that the Downtown Police Precinct will be relocating to a larger, more central location in the the heart of downtown Spokane. Downtown Spokane Partnership... Read more »

• Approaching Its Two-Year Anniversary, Cochinito Taqueria Continues to Be a Haven for Foodies

  As its two-year anniversary approaches, Cochinito Taqueria has established itself to be a lunch and dinner hot spot in downtown Spokane. The fast-casual taco shop is locally owned, chef-driven and... Read more »

• May is Bike Everywhere Month

  Bike Everywhere Month encourages biking for transportation, as well as recreation. The annual event sponsors a mixture of social activities, bike rides and educational opportunities during May. Many focus on... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Announces 2020 Annual Meeting Celebration

  On Thursday February 13, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) presents the 2020 Annual Meeting featuring Keynote Speaker, Mick Cornett. Former four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City and co-author of The Next... Read more »

• Now accepting nominations for 2020 Downtown Awards

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is charged with envisioning what we see our city becoming. Both the DSP and the BID boards of volunteers are committed to working to create a... Read more »

• Business Improvement District (BID) Ratepayer Mid-Year Advisory Board Opening

  Downtown issues affect you and your business, so why not get involved? BID Residents are encouraged to submit a board application for the available mid-year seat open September 2019. The... Read more »

• Following the Trends

  The downtown Business Improvement District and the Spokane Police Department (SPD) remind property and business owners to report all crimes to the SPD. Documenting criminal activity helps identify trends and... Read more »

• Now Hiring: Business Relations Coordinator

  The Downtown Spokane Partnership is seeking applications for a Business Relations Coordinator. Business Relations Coordinator Support the Marketing and Programming Director in communicating and delivering on the attributes, resources and... Read more »

• WheelShare Safety Week

  In an effort to expand wheel share safety and education for visitors, employees, and residents, the community is invited to participate in Wheel Safety Week, August 19 through 23. A... Read more »

• City Ticket is now ShuttlePark

  The City Ticket park and ride program, made possible through a partnership of the Spokane Transit Authority (STA), the Public Facilities District (PFD), and the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP), is... Read more »

• Spokane Sports brings free club activities to Wall Street in July and August

  Sports are coming to the streets of Downtown Spokane! The community is invited to bring the kids and join us for hands-on sports experiences led by some the region’s most... Read more »

• Team Building Day to Benefit Downtown Neighborhood

  It’s called “Team Building Day.” Each year for one day, the accountants of Eide Bailly take time out to gather together to create community in the workplace. The day commences... 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 »

• June First Friday

  For June, 36 venues are participating in the monthly art walk. Most venues open from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For a full list of activities and artists visit www.firstfridayspokane.org. Nine... Read more »

• Vested Interest

  Dan Hall starts his morning route in downtown at 7:00 a.m. rousing sleeping individuals from storefronts and doorways so that it’s business as usual by the time shopkeepers arrive to... Read more »

• Vaulting into better sidewalks

  Originally used for deliveries, utilities, or as extra space for building basements, vaults located directly below many of downtown Spokane’s sidewalks have been getting a face lift this spring. Sidewalks... Read more »

• Downtown Spokane Partnership, Arbor Day Foundation Partner with BNSF Railway Foundation to Revitalize Downtown Planters

  On May 23, BNSF employees will join the Arbor Day Foundation and the Downtown Spokane Partnership to green the community’s downtown area. The planting sites are a group of six... Read more »

• HELLO DOWNTOWN – MAY 2019

  Downtown Spokane has teamed-up with Spokane Talks to introduce you to new people, places, and things in downtown every month. In this episode we say hello to all things beer.... Read more »

• May First Friday

  Join us in downtown Spokane for First Friday. This month 30 venues are participating in the monthly art walk. Most venues open from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For a full... Read more »

• Hello Downtown – April 2019

  Downtown Spokane has teamed-up with Spokane Talks to introduce you to new people, places, and things in downtown every month. In this episode we say hello to the downtown Clean... Read more »

• Parking Study Findings

  In late 2018, The City of Spokane commissioned a Parking Study to evaluate the existing parking system. Results of the study were released in March of 2019. What are some... Read more »

• Get Dirty for Downtown

  Spring has arrived in downtown Spokane, and the community is invited to get outside between April 22 and April 26 to help make our city center shine. Participate individually All... Read more »

• The Pulse – March

  Downtown Spokane Vice President of Parking and Public Policy, Andrew Rolwes, sat down with Spokane Talks Radio on the March 13 edition of The Pulse to chat about what’s interesting... Read more »

• Urban Experience Update

  On behalf of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, Vice President of Public Policy and Parking, Andrew Rolwes, attends the monthly Urban Experience Committee (UEC) of the Spokane City Council. See the monthly... Read more »

• Dialog Recap | Homelessness and Safety

  On December 4, 2018, a panel of local service, policing, and business representatives, moderated by KHQ’s Sean Owsley, engaged in a roundtable about the efforts taking place to address complex... Read more »

• The Jewel Box Salon – where your outer and inner beauty both shine

  Julie Connolly – owner and stylist at downtown Spokane’s newest hair and beauty salon, The Jewel Box Salon – believes inner beauty is the most precious part of you. “We... Read more »

• Editorial: Finding a better solution

  Homicides are a very rare occurrence in downtown Spokane, but even one is way too many. In recent weeks we cannot help but wonder if individuals would be alive today... Read more »

• Snow Plan updates for 2018/2019

  The City of Spokane is fortunate to experience each and every season.  In winter, that means we must make preparations to manage snow and ice on our streets and sidewalks.... Read more »

• Cochinito – Where street tacos and fine dining meet

  Travis Dickinson – Head Chef and Manager for downtown Spokane Taqueria, Cochinito – and his partner, Justin Curtis, knew that Spokane’s foodie scene was hankering for classic street tacos with... Read more »