There's lots of stuff going on downtown. The annual Downtown Spokane Partnership meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 26,. this week, and the topics will include how to keep up the past few years' positive momentum.

The event starts at 3 p.m. at ballrooms A & B of the Spokane Convention Center.  You'll need to register.

Guest speaker is Phil Myrick, who's described as a leader in Placemaking projects, a modern variation on the idea of urban upgrading.

Disclosure: one of the event's major sponsors is Cowles Co., which also owns and operates the Spokesman Review.

The release notes that Myrick has helped towns and cities around the world achieve their livability and economic objectives by helping
create the places that attract people and talent. His clients include the cities of San Antonio and Houston, Pittsburgh, New York, Charlotte, Austin, Philadelphia, Tempe, and St. Louis. Internationally, Phil has led public space plans in over 15 countries, as well as development plans for Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. 
 

 

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