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Council approves pilot reforestation program for Downtown Spokane

5510477 · July 31, 2025
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Summary

The council passed a resolution asking the mayor and Park Board to establish a pilot program to increase tree canopy downtown; downtown business groups pledged to partner on outreach and maintenance.

The Spokane City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting the mayor and Park Board establish a pilot program to reforest Downtown Spokane and expand urban canopy coverage, with the Downtown Spokane Partnership and downtown business representatives expressing support.

Raylynn Barton, representing the Downtown Spokane Partnership, told the council the organization "supports this…

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