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From Spokane Receives Seven Neighborhoods for Opportunity Zones 2.0

How could the Opportunity Zones designation in Spokane neighborhoods affect Spokane Valley?

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Opportunity Zones designation may bring further investment and strengthen Spokane Valley's economy The selection of seven neighborhoods in Spokane for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program is designed to incentivize investment in low-income communities through tax benefits. This investment is expected to support projects that strengthen the local economy, as noted by Steve MacDonald, Director of Community and Economic Development. While the program is focused on specific Spokane census tracts, the resulting economic strengthening is expected to benefit the broader Spokane Valley region.

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  • Seven neighborhoods in Spokane were selected for the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program.kxly.com
  • The city nominated nine census tracks, and seven were selected, including areas downtown, in East Central, West Central and Emerson/Garfield.kxly.com
  • The census tracts still need to be certified by the U.S. Treasury, which has until December 27 to do so.kxly.com
  • The program will take effect for 10 years starting on January 1 of next year.kxly.com
  • Opportunity Zones 1.0 previously supported projects including the Ironside Apartments, Boxcar Apartments, and Warren Apartments.kxly.com

Why it matters

The Opportunity Zones program is a significant federal tool designed to redirect capital toward economically distressed areas. For Spokane Valley, the success of this program could translate into increased development, job creation, and improved infrastructure within the city and surrounding areas.

This initiative builds on the previous success of Opportunity Zones 1.0 in Spokane, which already supported multiple projects. The designation of these new neighborhoods signals a sustained commitment to economic revitalization, positioning the Spokane Valley to benefit from long-term investment flows.

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  • Will the U.S. Treasury certify the census tracts before the December 27 deadline?
  • What specific types of investment are expected to flow into the selected Spokane neighborhoods?

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The U.S. Treasury certifies the census tracts promptly.The program will begin sooner and the expected economic benefits could materialize more quickly.
The investment in the selected neighborhoods fails to materialize.The economic strengthening of the local economy will not occur, limiting the positive impact on Spokane Valley.

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