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Transportation Advocacy Day, Feb 12

Transportation Advocacy Day, Feb 12

On Tuesday, February 12, Futurewise is holding a Transportation Advocacy Day here in Spokane. Registration is free, and the only requirement for participation is an interest in how local modes of transportation — which includes pedestrian traffic, bikes, and mass transit — will develop in the coming years. As part of the activities, Futurewise has arranged virtual meetings with our state legislators. Participants will be informed about current transportation legislation and relevant talking points before the virtual meetings. Futurewise writes…

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What Is a Walk Score?

What Is a Walk Score?

In the recent print mailing, we mentioned that Emerson-Garfield scores a 73 (out of a possible 100) on WalkScore.com. That places our neighborhood third in Spokane (which nets a meager 54) — just behind Riverside/Downtown (92) and Browne’s Addition (76). But what exactly is a walk score? It’s an international measure of walkability and ease of pedestrian/commuter access to amenities like restaurants, stores, parks, cultural hubs, bus stops, and more. It’s primarily used by realtors to assess the amenities near…

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Neighborhood Council Meeting Recap (Pt. 2)

Neighborhood Council Meeting Recap (Pt. 2)

Two weeks ago, we said we would be posting the second part of our recap — to include “recent crime hotspots, park improvements, a forthcoming mailer, and this year’s snow plow protocol” — the next day. That clearly didn’t happen. As is so often the case, day jobs and holidays had to take priority over blogging. So, without further delay, let’s address those topics. At this time of year, there is crime all over Emerson-Garfield — and indeed Spokane. Thieves…

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Neighborhood Council Meeting Recap

Neighborhood Council Meeting Recap

The EGNC met on November 15 to decide who will receive CD funding recommendations and how our own neighborhood capital funds will be allotted.

Leaf Pickup on Nov. 11, 12, 18-20

Leaf Pickup on Nov. 11, 12, 18-20

City leaf pickup will be conducted in Emerson-Garfield on Nov. 11-12 and again on Nov. 18-20.