University District

Key Data Points:

Over $100M in private construction underway in 2021; over 600 housing units to be completed by end of 2022
Home to six higher-ed institutions, two medical schools (University of Washington and Gonzaga University Health Partnership, and WSU Health Sciences Spokane Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine), and the Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience
Home to the Northwest’s greenest buildings: The Catalyst Building and the Scott Morris Center for Energy Innovation
Connected by the future High-Performance City Line
Multiple bike and ped trails, as well as Spokane River accessibility by SUP and kayak
Home of the nationally-recognized, smart city innovator Urbanova and its Living Laboratory
Headquarters for Spokane County's new Medical Examiner's Office
Location of Spokane Teaching Health Center (STHC) and the Veteran's Affairs Clinic Partnership

About University District

Step into 770 acres of proven potential. Whether you are a developer eyeing property, a company seeking top talent and collaborations, or an investor scouting promising start-ups, Spokane’s University District is ready for you.

Years of thoughtful visioning and master planning, infrastructure investments and brownfield remediation, rezoning and legislated tax incentives yield a rich environment for developers to break ground and prosper.

The powerful intersection of six colleges and universities, two medical schools, a life sciences hub, and private industry give employers a significant advantage and companies early access to bold solutions in energy, healthcare, and IT.

From its long history as a gathering and trading place, to its deep roots in education and industry, to its current position as a hot spot for medical education, sustainable building, and smart grid technology, your growth opportunity has an address: Spokane’s University District.