Downtown Spokane Development Association

Economic Development and Vitality Programs:Deepen relationships with cultural organizations and associations; showcase and celebrate existing businesses and pursue incentives and grants to foster new diverse cultural business owners; see out, implement, and share educational programs to attract diversified talent in the core; strive for effective implementation of marketing, events and placemaking; implement wayfinding and placemaking initiatives; emphasize uses and access to the Spokane River and advance Zipline project; develop and promote vital back-to-work initiatives; leverage partnerships with Advantage Spokane to showcase downtown recruitment of new businesses and residential development.

Parking and Transportation Programs:Monitor transportation and initiatives, increase awareness of downtown accessibility; promote greater use of transportation options; facilitate communication and support commerce during construction improvements; increase long-term parking stock for residential and workforce population.

Marketing and Activation Programs: Develop promotional campaigns to promote businesses and events in downtown; maintain an online directory, bi-weekly eNews and social media channels; coordinate event production and support event producers; support art in public places and placemaking programs.