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Spokane council reviews land-capacity analysis; debate centers on transparency, infrastructure and methodology
Summary
Councilors and builders debated Resolution 2025-15, the completed land capacity analysis that informs Plan Spokane and regional growth policy. Supporters said the methodology follows regional standards and will be revisited; critics said data access and an infrastructure filter were missing and pledged to vote no.
The Spokane City Council considered Resolution 2025-15 on the completion of the city’s land capacity analysis, a technical study used to estimate land available for housing and to support Plan Spokane and regional growth-management decisions.
The analysis, presented as part of the city’s comprehensive planning process, matters because it frames whether the city can meet growth targets without expanding the urban growth area. Supporters said the study follows regionally adopted countywide planning policies and will be updated on a multi-year cycle; critics warned missing data and methodology choices could tighten supply and raise housing costs.
Council Member Cathcart thanked staff for the work but said he would vote no unless additional records and outside review were provided. “It’s really frustrating when you want to comment…
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