Downtown Development  Spokane’s revitalized downtown, where historic buildings share tree-lined streets with a new $115,000,000 capital investment redeveloped retail center, specialty shops, a variety of restaurants, and other amenities, draws residents and visitors alike. An established commercial center, downtown Spokane is home to a diverse range of businesses and increasingly, to technology- and knowledge-based companies that value the connectivity and other Digital Age resources the city provides. More than $1.2 billion in investments planned, started or completed in Spokane’s downtown core have sparked a major renaissance in the downtown area. Some of these projects include: -
The $115,000,000 River Park Square. Serving as the downtown shopping center, the plaza houses retail stores such as Nordstrom and Pottery Barn, a number of restaurants, and a 20-screen AMC theater complex. -
Plans for a $70 million, 100,000-square-foot expansion of the Spokane Convention Center. -
An $8 million Metro Block anchored by The Big Easy, a 1,500-seat concert hall. -
Plans for a $50 million, 19-story, 232,000-square-foot high rise to be known as the Riverside Centre. -
Redeveloped historic downtown buildings, such as the Holley Mason Building and Steam Plant Square, are especially equipped to meet the needs of high-technology businesses. -
Renovation of the historic Davenport Hotel, with an estimated cost ranging from $38-50 million -
A newly constructed $5 million downtown building for KHQ-TV. -
Preservation and renovation of the historic art deco Fox Theatre, future home to the Spokane Symphony.
Other highlights include: -
A covered, climate-controlled skywalk system linking 16 downtown blocks. More than 1 million square feet of retail space in the central business district contributes to a strong downtown. -
Riverfront Park, home to the ’74 Expo, is the "heart and soul" of downtown Spokane. With the Spokane River running through its center, many walkways and trails, the IMAX Theatre, gondola rides over the Spokane Falls, and a number of live entertainment activities, this urban 100-acre park draws thousands of visitors every year. -
The Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is the stage for a number of entertainment events. Home to the Spokane Chiefs hockey team, the Arena also hosts a variety of college and professional sporting events. -
The Spokane Convention Center, a 40,000-square-foot facility located near Riverfront Park, is a popular site for large exhibits, convention sessions, and banquets. -
The Terabyte Triangle, a cluster of wired downtown buildings with high-speed and high-performance Internet connectivity. Countywide Development  A progressive business climate and aggressive downtown revitalization have created a rippling effect on development in the Spokane region. The million-dollar investments in new business parks, retail centers, office buildings, and public building improvements are a direct reflection of the region's commitment to positive business growth. Below are just some of the many recent developments in the Spokane region: -
A $29 million remodeled Lewis and Clark high school and a $6.9 million field house. Other public school improvements include the modernization of Mead High School and a new University High School. -
$57 million in construction at Gonzaga University including a $23 million, 6,000 seat arena. Other college improvements include $7 million in construction at Whitworth College for a new 33,000-square-foot academic building. -
Development of Mirabeau Point, a multi-use, 80-acre site that includes a new YMCA. -
A 43,300-square-foot, $28 million expansion of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. The new facility includes an orientation gallery, five visual art galleries, an outdoor ampitheater, community room, education center, museum store, cafe, and a tri-level parking garage. -
The new $28 million Health Sciences Building at the Riverpoint Higher Education Park. The building houses Washington State University and Eastern Washington University academic, research and service programs. -
Construction of a new $200 million, 224-acre Pacific Northwest Technology Park on the West Plains, which is designed specifically to meet the needs of high-tech and biotech companies. -
Continued development of commercial and industrial facilities at Liberty Lake and the Spokane Industrial and Business Park. -
$31 million in improvements to the Spokane International Airport that includes a $20 million parallel taxiway. -
$40 million in new construction in the past five years at Northpointe, including the completion of a $4.7 million Northpointe Professional Center, a three-story, 36,000-square-foot building. -
Expansion work or underway at each of the county's four hospitals, including additions at Sacred Heart Medical Center of $90 million, at Deaconess Medical Center of $18 million, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center of $20 million, and at Holy Family Hospital of $20-$25 million. |