Warmest wishes from the EGNC, we hope that all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and that the start of 2025 has been going well. 😊 We often skip a meeting in January, but we will be holding a meeting this month. The EGNC meeting will be this Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 PM, at the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205) and also via Zoom. As there is no crucial business on the agenda, this will be…
EGNC would like to share the information below with the Emerson/Garfield community. From the Spokane Regional Transportation Council – In partnership with Spokane County and Commute Smart Northwest, SRTC is currently updating the region’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan. The CTR program is intended to help reduce drive-alone trips throughout the region and encourages the use of alternative transportation options such as public transit, biking, walking, and teleworking options. As part of this effort, we wanted to invite you to our…
In May, the council approved a motion to write and submit a letter of opposition from the EGNC to the Spokane City Planning staff regarding the 601 W. Mansfield Conditional Use Permit. This permit would allow a new convenience store in the interior of the Emerson Garfield neighborhood. Many neighbors also submitted comments indicating opposition independently. City staff provided notice of approval of the Conditional Use Permit on 7/9/24. In part, the decision stated: “Staff received 76 public comments on the proposal: six during…
Thank you for your willingness to share your feedback on the proposed “Grocery” store on 601 W. Mansfield. Below you will find a sample letter to help you in reaching out to elected officials and Spokane City Planning staff. Feel free to edit or adjust your letter to highlight your own concerns and align with your opinions on the matter. For a comprehensive list of concerns, please reference OPPOSITION: 601 W. Mansfield PLEASE NOTE: Comments are DUE by 5/15/24 (This…
Did you know that there are SO many opportunities to join Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood throughout the year? Community members can take part in the Spring Clean Up event, pick up some tasty, locally-grown produce at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market, or join us at any of our monthly council meetings.A lot of information is available here on our website, so please take a look around! You can even sign up and subscribe to receive updates for easy delivery of new information from…