As Spokane begins to recover from COVID-19, a new sports stadium probably won’t affect the daily lives of its families.
However, proponents argue that for many low-income families, a downtown facility would be far more beneficial than if it’s built in northwest Spokane.
Mark Richard, president of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, cites a study that the new facility could help generate an additional $11.4 million each year in the city.
However, it’s unclear how much of that money would reach businesses and employees hurt by the pandemic.
Hotels and restaurants will benefit, Richard said, noting that those are some of the businesses that have suffered the most during the
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