It’s that time of year again! Help keep Emerson-Garfield beautiful and join your neighbors to ready the yucca and horizontal juniper bushes on Maple (planted by neighborhood volunteers) for fall. Meet up at the intersection of Euclid and Maple on Saturday, October 22 at 9 am.
Let us know you’re going here!
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/
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 |
The infill development steering committee will hold a public open house from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, August 30, 2016, in the Chase Gallery of Spokane City Hall, to discuss concepts that have emerged as potential strategies in the infill development project. Click here to view a short presentation of infill development, adopted goals, and conceptual strategies for general discussion.
People who do not attend the open house are still encouraged to provide input by submitting comments and/or taking a few moments to complete an online survey by Monday, September 12.
The survey is available online at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/X68D6LR
More information is available at the project webpage: my.spokanecity.org/projects/infill-housing-strategies-infill-development/
Our neighborhood’s annual Summer Potluck is taking place this Wednesday, August 10 starting at 5pm in Emerson Park. An informal meeting of the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting will follow at around 6pm.
As always, this neighborhood potluck welcomes everyone who lives, works or plays in Emerson-Garfield. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and members of the community in a relaxed, family-friendly environment.
Not sure if you live in Emerson-Garfield? Find out here.
There will be free hotdogs and hamburgers until our supplies run out. Please also bring your appetite and a dish of your own for sharing — whether that’s a salad, an favorite entrée, nibbles or a dessert.
At the neighborhood council meeting, we’ll be discussing things like CDBG funding allocation for 2017. Looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces!
Oh, and want to RSVP on Facebook? You can do so on the event page.