On this episode of If Not Now, When?, we sit down with Emilie Cameron, President & CEO of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, to talk about the future of Spokane’s urban core. Emilie brings years of experience in city-building and revitalization—from Sacramento to Spokane—and shares her perspective on how we can create a more vibrant, welcoming, and walkable downtown.

We discuss the importance of local businesses, housing access, civic engagement, and what it really takes to build a thriving downtown community. Emilie also gives us a look ahead at the upcoming State of Downtown & Awards event, happening Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Spokane Convention Center, featuring keynote speaker Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities.

If you care about the future of downtown Spokane—or just love hearing how leaders are working to build stronger communities—this one’s for you. Learn more and get involved at downtownspokane.org.