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Spokane, Washington is the hub of the three-state Inland Northwest. Downtown is the focal point of regional energy and creativity, offering an architecturally rich heritage, the beauty of the Spokane River and technological connectivity to the global community.

As the regional center of finance, business, entertainment, retail, culture, recreation, medical services and education, Downtown Spokane’s trade area includes 1.7 million people in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and two Canadian provinces.

Investment pouring into Downtown Spokane is transforming the city. The “Downtown Renaissance” includes over 800 new projects valued at more than 3.7 billion dollars.

Spokane is “one of the nation's 50 hottest places for business relocation”
– Expansion Management

The Business Environment is Vital

Downtown Spokane has it all and more.

For detailed Real Estate and economic information regarding Downtown retail, housing, high-tech, and office markets:

Download the Downtown Spokane by the Numbers fact sheet
Download a map of Spokane Opportunity Sites
Click here to view Spokane Community Indicators web site
Download Downtown Spokane's Billion Dollars of Project Investment Map (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
River Park Square 2008 Economic Benefit Study (10 Year Impact):
- Click here for the Executive Summary
- Click here for the Full Version

An estimated 2,331 Downtown businesses represent almost 11% of total businesses in Spokane County.
More than 16 major employers are located Downtown.
The nationally recognized Terabyte Triangle boasts over 150 high-tech businesses in Downtown, including multimedia, software, and internet related companies.
The region’s largest cluster of leading-edge healthcare services, medical research, and development facilities is located Downtown.

More about the Region:

Download the Greater Spokane Incorporated Spokane Highlights and Spokane at a Glance.
Click here to learn about Spokane's Accolades by the CVB or Community Awards by GSI

Downtown Plan Update

Downtown conducted a community-based planning process updating its 1999 Plan for a New Downtown. This updated Plan is designed to help Spokane achieve its full potential, and most importantly, is built upon the strength of the Plan’s architects – the citizens of Spokane. In February 1999, the City of Spokane adopted the Plan for a New Downtown as part of its Comprehensive Plan. Since the creation of the Plan, $3.7 billion has been invested in the Downtown Core. The Plan provides design guidelines, zoning regulations and targeted projects for City staff, developers, and business leaders alike to follow in order to ensure vibrant, safe and proactive measures as we continue to rebuild Downtown. Click here for more details.