SPOKANE, Wash. — The Downtown Spokane Partnership is working to revitalize the city's urban core by attracting new businesses and addressing safety concerns as the area continues to recover from pandemic-related challenges.

The organization's efforts have yielded results, with multiple new ground-floor businesses opening in 2025, an increase from 2024 numbers signaling renewed interest in the area that has struggled with empty storefronts over the last few years.

"In 2025 we've seen 27 new ground-floor businesses open, which is always a number to celebrate," said Emilie Cameron, president and CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership. "That is more than we saw in 2024."

The positive business development comes as downtown Spokane leverages its attractions to draw visitors and residents. Th

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