January Economic Development: The Revitalization of Downtown Saint Paul
Join us for a focused discussion on downtown revitalization in Saint Paul—where things stand today and what’s ahead. Attendees will hear updates on the development and early implementation of the Downtown Investment Strategy, the launch of the Downtown Development Corporation, and the recent expansion of the Downtown Improvement District and its implications for public safety outcomes and perceptions. The program will also include key takeaways from the InterCity Leadership Visit to Detroit and the inspiration it brought back to inform local efforts.
Speaker BioFor more than two decades, Joe Spencer has engineered growth and vitality in downtown Saint Paul. As the first president of the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance, Joe works across public and private sectors to build a strong, vibrant downtown and create a positive experience for visitors, residents, and workers alike. Under his leadership, the Downtown Alliance has created the Downtown Investment Strategy to align public and private investment priorities, partnered with property owners to establish the Saint Paul Downtown Improvement District and its clean and safe services, founded the Downtown Development Corporation to advance catalytic development projects, and activated the streets with hundreds of free events, public art installations, and more.
January Economic Development: The Rev...
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
TBA
Fees/Admission
Free, but please register to let us know you are coming for food count purposes!
