Housing Update

Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023

Dear Community Member,

The proposed Building Opportunity for Housing text amendments will be before City Council for a public hearing Monday, Nov. 20, starting at 6 p.m.

The hearing will be in-person at City Hall Council Chambers with a virtual component. Any members of the public wishing to provide comments on the proposed amendments may submit written comments to KayCee Downey at [email protected] until the hearing day or sign up to testify.

For more information or to read the proposed text amendments, visit the project webpage. 

City Housing Initiative Earns

Governor's Smart Communities Award

The City of Spokane earned a Governor’s Smart Communities Award in the statewide competition organized by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The City won the Smart Housing Strategies award for its Building Opportunity and Choices for All  interim ordinance, approved in 2022 as a zoning program that modified residential zoning to accelerate construction of more housing types. The award category recognizes creative plans, policies, programs and/or actions.

“Adopt A Neighbor” is an opportunity for our community to come together and support those who may need a little extra help during the winter months.



Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington is launching a volunteer snow removal program called Adopt A Neighbor for seniors and community members with disabilities. The initiative seeks groups of volunteers to be paired with individuals in need, providing community support during these cold months. 

City of Spokane

Plan Commission

Meeting Schedule

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

WHAT HAPPENED?

• Nov. 8, Public Workshop: Plan Commission received an update on the Center & Corridor Study and discussed the 2024 Work Plan. [watch recording]

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Wednesday, Nov. 22, Public Workshop: Plan Commission meeting is cancelled in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.

We want your feedback!

Provide written comment in email to [email protected]. This email list will be notified regarding additional opportunities for participation.

Sign up for Shaping Spokane Housing email updates and announcements here.

Interested in requesting an outreach event? Email us!

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 at least the end of the year 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 [email protected] or Electronic Document Review
• Phone - A representative can assist you at 509.625.6300

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