Emerson Garfield

Emerson-Garfield Code Enforcement Summary for 2014

February 7, 2015 Emerson Garfield

Fresh in: The 2014 Code Enforcement Summary with some new data for the statistically minded folks in our neighborhood. Code enforcement is the process that deals with things like abandoned cars, people living in RVs, derelict houses, and structures such as outbuildings and fences. Emerson-Garfield had a total of 294 code enforcement complaints in 2014. Compare that to 4,990 for the whole city — which means E-G accounted for 5.9% of code enforcement complaints across Spokane last year. Maps showing the locations and…

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Traffic-Calming Workshop (Jan 21)

January 15, 2015 Emerson Garfield

The Office of Neighborhood Services is hosting a traffic-calming workshop for neighborhoods in District 3 — which includes Emerson-Garfield — on Wednesday, January 21 from 6 to 7:30pm at the West Central Community Center (1603 N Belt). This workshop goes hand-in-hand with our call for neighborhood traffic-calming requests. The aim of the workshop is to give applicants one-on-one instructions and review some example projects. If you’re thinking about submitting a traffic-calming request, this workshop will help you create a strong application for your proposed project. These workshops are for anyone…

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Submit Your 2015 Traffic-Calming Requests

January 15, 2015 Emerson Garfield

Are there speeding cars on your street? Do you know of a road that’s dangerous to cross on foot because drivers can’t see pedestrians or are reluctant to stop for them? Those are situations that sometimes call for traffic-calming measures. These can include roundabouts (aka traffic circles), chicanes, bump outs, crosswalks and other improvements. The Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council is soliciting traffic-calming requests for 2015. All you have to do is go to the City traffic-calming page and download the residential or arterial traffic-calming form…

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Project Hope Seeks Development Director

January 14, 2015 Emerson Garfield

Project Hope Spokane is seeking a part-time Development Director. The Development Director will have the following duties: Fully plan and implement an annual fundraiser and all follow-up. Responsible for all aspects of annual fund including but not limited to newsletters, direct mail, annual report and appeals. Works to ensure donor database, gift processing and acknowledgement procedures are in place and well functioning. Responsible for assisting in the establishment and meeting of annual fundraising goals. Creates and monitors development/marketing budget in…

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Request for Comments (RFC): Spokane Public Radio

January 14, 2015 Emerson Garfield

The City has just issued a Request for Comments (RFC) for a property along the Emerson-Garfield border. It concerns Spokane Public Radio‘s construction of a broadcast tower at the back of their new building (1225 N Monroe). The site plan for the broadcast tower installation (permit no. Z1500005CEL2) is pictured above. It’s pretty straightforward and not at all unexpected. We’re posting this information as an FYI, not a matter of urgent concern. You can download the RFC and the environmental checklist for review. Any comments should be…

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