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City Accepting Online Feedback on the North Monroe Corridor Project

City Accepting Online Feedback on the North Monroe Corridor Project

Want to know more about the North Monroe Corridor Project? The City has provided a detailed presentation that addresses many questions. If you would like to provide feedback to the City about this project, scroll through the entire presentation and click the link at the end of the presentation.

The City of Spokane is seeking input from citizens on the elements of a project to improve North Monroe Street that’s planned for construction in 2018. The project runs from just north of Indiana to Kiernan near the top of the Garland hill.

Citizens are asked to view an online presentation about the project and then fill out a survey about the various elements of the project at the end of the presentation.  The presentation can be viewed on a computer or a mobile device.  Feedback through that tool will be accepted through Monday, Feb.6.

Additionally, a public open house is scheduled on the project on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 806 W. Knox. Surveys can be filled out at the open house. More information on the project is found on the City’s web site.

A citizens advisory board met for about six months to refine the project, which is designed to create a more livable community that serves all users of the street. This project balances safety, traffic needs, business health, and neighborhood health.

The project includes a street reconfiguration to two travel lanes with a center turn lane, down from four tight travel lanes and a narrow center lane. The project will include curb bumpouts at intersections that reduce pedestrian crossing distances, enhanced crossings at three locations with flashing yellow beacons, new lighting, and a climbing lane on the hill. The current tight on-street parking will be widened for easier use and spaces will be added.  Sidewalks will be widened.

Apply Now for Spokane Arts Grants

Apply Now for Spokane Arts Grants

Spokane Arts just launched a brand new grants program called the Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA).

Individuals, neighborhood groups, organizations, heritage groups or collectives—in all arts disciplines—are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 each. Multiple grants will be awarded.

Applications and additional information are available at this page. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 1. Awards will be announced on March 1 of this year.

Need help with the grant application forms? Sign up here on Brown Paper Tickets to attend the free grant-application workshop on Wednesday, January 18 (4 to 5:30pm) at the Downtown Spokane Public Library.

For answers to basic info about SAGA, check out these FAQs. Still got questions? Contact Grants Administrator Jennifer Knickerbocker at jennifer@spokanearts.org.

Infill Development Open House Results And Continued Discussion

Infill Development Open House Results And Continued Discussion

On August 30, the City of Spokane held an open house to discuss the infill development project. You may now view the results of the open house discussions.

The City invites continued discussion about the concepts presented in the comment section on their blog: my.spokanecity.org/news/stories/2016/08/30/infill-development-open-house-is-today/

For more information, and to participate in the online survey by Monday, September 12, please visit the project webpage: my.spokanecity.org/projects/infill-housing-strategies-infill-development/

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Shaping Spokane – 2017 Update to the Comprehensive Plan

Shaping Spokane – 2017 Update to the Comprehensive Plan

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The City of Spokane has launched a new website, Shaping Spokane, to share information about the updates they are making to the Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year vision for the City and a roadmap for Spokane’s future that sets the framework for physical, social, and economic development of the City. As such, it provides guidance for city development – the major land uses, transportation systems, parks, open spaces, and centers for shopping and employment, as well as where investment in utilities, capital facilities, and services will be needed. On or before June 30, 2017, the City must complete its periodic update to ensure compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA).

All are invited to a series of open houses where staff will present updates to the chapters of the Plan. The purpose of each workshop is to inform the Commission of changes to the chapters and provide an opportunity for feedback.

Date Time Address Area
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 4:00-7:00 p.m. 906 W. Main, Ground Floor
Downtown Spokane Library – Rooms 1A and 1B		 Citywide
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 4:30-8:00 p.m. 2934 E. 27th, (north side of Lincoln Heights Shopping Center)
Southside Christian Church		 City Council District 2
Thursday, September 22, 2016 4:30-8:00 p.m. 4001 N. Cook
Northeast Community Center		 City Council District 1
Thursday, September 29, 2016 4:30-8:00 p.m. 1603 N. Belt
West Central Community Center – Newton Room		 City Council District 3
Update on the TJ Meenach IO-3 Control Facility

Update on the TJ Meenach IO-3 Control Facility

Pictured in this post is an updated artist’s rendering of what the IO-3 Control Facility located next to TJ Meenach Drive will look like when it’s completed. Click here for the high-resolution drawing.

Underground there will be a stormwater collection tank, which is the basis for the project as a whole. Aboveground there will be trees and native landscaping, trails for biking and walking, and an overlook over Pettet Drive (aka Doomsday Hill) and the Spokane River below. It will also provide improved connectivity to the Centennial Trail.

Artist's rendering of the IO3 Control Facility and Trail
Artist’s rendering of the IO3 Control Facility and Trail

Construction is slated to start in late autumn and will likely finish by the end of 2017. TJ Meenach Drive might see a limited duration closure but for the most part lanes will be open to allow continued traffic flow. Pettet Drive, which is currently the site of a similar construction project, should be reopened by that point.

The layout and landscaping are still being fine-tuned and finalized. Anyone with questions can attend the next Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting on Wednesday, September 14 or contact Cindy Kinzer, Senior Design Engineer at the City of Spokane, at ckinzer@spokanecity.org.