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Housing Update
Thursday, June 6, 2024
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The City officially kicked off Expo ’74 events on May 4, 2024, with various performances including Native Voices, Kalimba Spirit of Earth, Wind and Fire, and finishing with a drone show.
In 1974, Spokane became the smallest city in history to host the World’s Fair. As an environmentally focused event, the Spokane World’s Fair sparked a transformation in the heart of our city that became the catalyst for sustainable growth in our region.
As we look toward the future, this celebration aims to reignite the nostalgia of this international milestone in Spokane’s history and invite new generations to carry the mantle of creating a cleaner and brighter tomorrow. Be sure to check out the events calendar to see what is happening throughout the summer, and take advantage of free weekend fare on all STA bus routes until July 4 so you don’t miss the excitement!
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South Logan TOD Implementation Seeks Feedback | |
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South Logan TOD Implementation is seeking formal public comment on the proposed citywide and area-specific amendments to the Spokane Municipal Code. The public comment period began May 17, 2024, and ends June 17, 2024, at 5 p.m. However, written comments will still be accepted up to the City Council public hearing, which is scheduled for June 26. At the conclusion of the public comment period, the City will review the proposed text amendments as appropriate based on the received feedback. Public comments will also be shared with the Spokane Plan Commission and City Council.
How might the project affect housing throughout Spokane? Proposed citywide code changes include targeted Center and Corridor updates, height and height transition modifications, and open space requirements for higher intensity residential development.
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Accelerated Mobility Playbook | |
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The City of Spokane was awarded a technical assistance grant to conduct an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) by the Denver based non-profit City Thread. Selected from a competitive application process, the City of Spokane is joined by Baltimore, Salt Lake, and Tampa as the latest cohort to go through City Thread’s Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Assistance Grant program. Other cities that already have partnered with City Thread include Bainbridge Island, Wash.; Syracuse, NY Santa Rosa, Calif.; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Cleveland, Ohio, among others.
The AMP provides a roadmap for successful project delivery, network-focused implementation, and authentic community engagement. As housing and mobility projects come online residents will be benefited by greater freedom of choice in their housing location.
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In the Know ... Watering Rules and Drought Response | |
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It’s already June – where did the time go?
Did you know that Spokane has watering rules that apply June 1 through October 1? As a drought response measure, an odd/even watering schedule is recommended to avoid water waste and to protect our natural resource.
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Plan Commission Information | |
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City of Spokane
Plan Commission
Meeting Schedule
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the Month in City Hall
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WHAT HAPPENED?
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May 8, Public Workshop: Plan Commission discussed lessons learned from the Building Opportunity for Housing code amendments, as well as the proposed South Logan TOD Implementation code amendment drafts. [watch 5.8.24 recording]
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May 22, Public Workshop: Plan Commission discussed the proposed South Logan TOD Implementation code drafts and heard presentations on updating the Transportation Impact Fees and an introduction to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket. [watch 5.22.24 workshop recording]
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May 22, Public Hearing: Plan Commission held a public hearing on the Six-Year Street Plan Update. [watch 5.22.24 hearing recording]
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WHAT'S NEXT?
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Wednesday, June 12, Public Workshop: Plan Commission will continue to discuss the proposed South Logan TOD Implementation code amendment drafts and will hear a presentation on the South Logan TOD Implementation land-use and zone changes that are part of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket.
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Wednesday, June 26, Public Workshop: Plan Commission will hear presentations on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket and the Citywide CIP.
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Wednesday, June 26, Public Hearing: Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed South Logan TOD Implementation code amendments drafts.
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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.)
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Online - Skip a trip to City Hall with online permitting, an email to permitteam@spokanecity.org or Electronic Document Review
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Phone - A representative can assist you at 509.625.6300
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