City of Spokane planning department outlines vision themes for Plan Spokane 2046, seeks public input

Casey Downey with the City of Spokane Planning Department said the city is updating its comprehensive plan with Plan Spokane 2046 and asked residents to participate in upcoming workshops and a survey. "The City of Spokane is currently updating our comprehensive plan with Plan Spokane 2046. This document is our roadmap for the future," Downey said.

Downey said planning staff spent months gathering public feedback through community workshops and a survey. "Over the last several months, planning staff were out in the community listening and getting feedback," Downey said. She summarized four themes that emerged from the visioning process: nature, community, innovation and livable.

On nature, Downey said the vision includes maintaining access to nature, supporting sustainability and environmental stewardship, and providing a "healthy and clean Spokane." On community, she said participants want Spokane to be "welcoming and diverse, accessible to all residents and visitors, family friendly, connected, human centered, and safe." On innovation, she said residents identified a desire for good jobs, a culture and arts economy, new industries and reuse of existing investments. On livability, Downey said the future city should be affordable, "walking, rolling, and bike friendly, and attractive with access to neighborhood services throughout the city."

Downey said the plan looks out about 20 years and reiterated that the update process is ongoing, asking residents to watch for public workshops and other participation opportunities and to "visit planspokane.org" to learn more. The remarks were informational; the transcript does not record a formal vote, direction to staff, or other official action tied to this presentation.