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City wraps phase 1 of climate planning; risk and vulnerability assessment delivered, phase 2 to target policy integration

3850807 · June 16, 2025
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City staff and consultants presented the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, summarized extensive public and tribal engagement, and said phase 2 will prioritize policies and integrate resilience measures into the 2026 comprehensive plan.

City staff and consultants presented a final Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) to a Spokane council subcommittee on June 15, summarizing a year of analysis, public engagement and tribal consultation and outlining next steps to translate findings into policy during a proposed phase 2.

Consultant Lisa Gruder said the assessment maps multiple hazards — extreme heat, wildfire and smoke, heavy precipitation/flooding and drought — and examines who is most affected. The CRVA pairs over 30…

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