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PUBLIC SUPPORT

Shoppers 

“I attend a number of conventions every year throughout the country.  Downtown Spokane stands out because it has all the stores we want in close proximity to the convention center, an element most other cites don’t offer.”

 Amy Biggs, education administrator, Vancouver, WA, April 2004  
“We stay there (downtown), eat there and shop there.  River Park Square is a nice addition.”
 Diane Compton, customer, Big Fork Montana, 2003
“We look forward to shopping at River Park Square.  It has the stores we can’t find at home.” 
  Kirsten Svennungsen, customer, Shelby, Montana, June 2003
Tourism

…this (2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championships) will be the biggest sporting event that's ever come to Spokane.  The Spokane Arena…and the stunning Davenport Hotel were pluses (in Spokane’s selection).

 Barb Beddor, Skate USA, Spokesman-Review, February 2004; KXLY February 2004
Downtown (Spokane) is again a destination.
Everett Herald, September 2002
“The Spokane region has proven itself recently as an extremely desirable destination for visitors.  Thanks to downtown revitalization…our community is undertaking a new direction.”
 John Brewer, president, Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spokesman-Review
“River Park Square is a strong card to play in showcasing the region as a tourist destination.”
 John Brewer, president, Spokane Regional Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, 2002
River Park Square Activity

“Downtown’s wonderful synergy and great amount of activity made River Park Square a perfect location for our new store.”

Ben & Jerry’s franchisee, April 2004
“The relocation to River Park Square allows Rock City Grill to expand its operations and move its downtown presence to center stage.”
Jim Rhoades, owner, Rock City Grill, October 2003
“River Park Square performed better than the national average during both the holiday season and the year.”
Laurie Breidenbach, retail analyst, Ragen MacKenzie, February 2003
“We wanted the heart of First Night Spokane to be in the heart of Spokane, which is why we chose downtown Spokane…the heart of downtown is River Park Square.”
Kay Lester, First Night coordinator, January 2002
Downtown Spokane Renaissance

The catalyst for Spokane’s business and cultural renaissance was River Park Square…

Western Real Estate Business, February 2004
…this groundbreaking project (River Park Square) performed its primary task admirably – giving a kick start to Spokane’s dying downtown core.
Washington CEO, December 2003
Spokane’s major assets are its downtown renaissance, higher education system and bountiful outdoor recreation.
Kirk Watson, Creative Class consultant, former mayor of Austin, Texas, June 2003
A $1 billion restoration has Spokane sizzling.
The Oregonian, May 25, 2003
“Without it (River Park Square), downtown would only be seeing a fraction of the $1 billion in new investment.”
Ron Wells, downtown Spokane developer, Wells & Company, April 2003
Spokane’s downtown represents a new source of pride.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Magazines, December 2002
“Downtown Spokane is a good example of things that have gotten steadily better…the Davenport is back in business because the downtown that surrounds it has improved.”
Donovan Rypkema, principal, Place Economics, Washington D.C, September 2002
“Downtown Spokane has been energized by new shopping and great restaurants.”
 Sunset Magazine, 2001
“The forward momentum generated by River Park Square’s opening was a key factor in our decision to undertake this massive downtown restoration project.”
Walt Worthy, developer, Davenport Hotel, 2000 

 

 
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