A rendering of the proposed downtown stadium.
Credit Downtown Spokane Partnership
After pressure from downtown businesses, a professional soccer league and many community members, the Spokane Public Schools Board voted to build an outdoor stadium downtown.
School Board President Jerrall Haynes said he hoped the downtown plan would bolster art, the district’s equity goals and give sports, and band programs a place to play.
“I genuinely believe that when all is said and done, that this decision is a step in the right direction to bring Spokane to a better place, but especially Spokane Public Schools, and allows us to create new and innovative ways to support our students and families that are on the margins of society far too often.”
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The Spokane Public Facilities District Board has agreed to terms laid out by the Spokane Public Schools District to share revenue from a downtown stadium, allow the school district to own it and prioritize equity.
A rendering of the proposed downtown stadium to replace Joe Albi.
Credit Downtown Spokane Partnership
The Public Facilities District accepted Spokane Public Schools terms to operate a stadium downtown during their meeting Friday.
The PFD, which owns the Spokane Arena and the new Podium complex, has agreed to operate a downtown stadium and allow the school district to own it, says CEO Stephanie Curran.
It has also agreed that a share of all revenues generated at the facility, whether from school, or private events, will go back to the school district, pending final negotiations with the district.
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Spokane residents can again weigh in on whether they prefer a new stadium downtown, or on Joe Albi’s current site. Spokane Public Schools is set to begin