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City outlines Plan Spokane periodic update: visioning complete, draft EIS expected this fall
Summary
City planning staff reported the visioning phase for the Plan Spokane periodic update is complete, said about 300 people participated in engagement to date, and said the city expects a draft environmental impact statement and alternatives this fall as part of a process leading to a 2026 adoption deadline extended by the state.
City planning staff briefed the committee on the periodic update to the comprehensive plan and related environmental review, describing engagement to date, required new elements and an anticipated schedule.
Why it matters: The comprehensive plan governs land‑use, housing, transportation and climate elements for the next two decades; the periodic update will set policies and land allocations that influence where the city locates housing, commercial activity and infrastructure.
Planning Director Terrell Black said the city is preparing a 20‑year…
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