Housing Update

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Dear Community Member,

Fifty years ago, Spokane became the smallest city in history to host the World’s Fair. On this anniversary of Expo ’74, save the dates to participate in the celebrations from May 4 through July 4.

As we look toward the future, this celebration aims to reflect the environmentally focused event of the Spokane World Fair and invite new generations to “carry the mantle of a cleaner and brighter tomorrow.” You will be able to find the Planning Department and other City of Spokane staff at various pop-ups throughout the event, along with local food and vendors. 

Planning Efforts Protect Pedestrians

The City of Spokane is always looking for new avenues to improve pedestrian safety. Everything from talking crosswalks to police writing tickets.

But, a lot of our traffic calming efforts get their start in the city’s Planning Department.

Our planners are redesigning Spokane’s roadways to make sure people on foot are more visible to the motoring public.

Washington’s 60-day legistlative session ended April 23, with almost 1,200 bills introduced – ranging from housing, education, public safety, and a wide array of other topics.

Spokane City Council recapped the legislative impacts on the City of Spokane. 

City of Spokane

Plan Commission

Meeting Schedule

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month in City Hall

WHAT HAPPENED?

• March 13 Public Workshop – Plan Commission discussed Rules of Procedure and South Logan TOD Implementation and heard presentations from STA on DivisionConnects and 2035 Plan. [watch 3.13.24 recording]
• March 13 Public Hearing – Plan Commission recommended to approve the proposed Paper Cuts. [watch 3.13.24 recording]
• March 27 Public Workshop – Plan Commission took a walking tour of the Hillyard Subarea. 

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Wednesday, April 10 Public Workshop – Plan Commission will discuss Rules of Procedure and hear presentations on the Six-Year Street Plan Update, South Logan TOD Implementation, and Centers and Corridors Study.  

We want your feedback!

Provide written comment in email to DevelopmentCode@spokanecity.org. This email list will be notified regarding additional opportunities for participation.

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Development Services Center is Open to Serve You!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday | 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• In person - 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd - 3rd Floor of City Hall (Office closed Wednesday mornings from 8-11 a.m. through the near future to allow staff to focus on permit load and reduce wait times. Calls will be forwarded to voice mail during this time.)
• Online - Skip a trip to City Hall with online permitting, an email to permitteam@spokanecity.org or Electronic Document Review
• Phone - A representative can assist you at 509.625.6300

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