Downtown is
what we do
Imagine Spokane
without downtown
Established in 1995, the DSP is a non-profit membership organization focused on maintaining Spokane’s urban core as a vibrant center for business, retail, government, education, transportation, and living.
Serving as the central city advocate and service provider for the downtown Business Improvement District, the DSP unites over 100 community organizations committed to revitalizing downtown Spokane’s economic, physical, and social environment. Membership contributions range from $575 to $11,550 or more annually. The DSP’s efforts are crucial for the entire community’s economic health, enhancing job creation, quality of life, and property values, and making downtown a key hub for commerce, entertainment, and culture.
Get involved
Member-organizations have the opportunity to participate on committees or task forces as needed in the following critical areas:
- Planning and Design, Enhanced Public Services, Public Policy, Business and Project Development.
- Developing new strategic initiatives, planning and promoting programs, advocating and influencing the public and government sector on downtown concerns and issues.
- Promoting downtown Spokane as the region’s most dynamic and exciting center of commerce and entertainment.
- A vital leadership role in the economic growth of our community.
MEMBER EVENTS
Upcoming member Events
Spring Member Mixer
Apr. 16
Spring Member Mixer
GSI Fly in
Apr. 21 - 24
GSI Fly-In
2026 State of Downtown
Jun. 5
State of Downtown
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advocacy & policy
Members are active partners in shaping the future of downtown development. The DSP engages members in a number of strategic activities each year.
