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West Central neighborhood readied for pedestrian, bike and safety projects using TIF funds
Summary
Consultants presented a prioritized project list and anti‑displacement approach for West Central infrastructure funded by a longstanding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district; commissioners were told the TIF balance is roughly $2 million with about $200,000 annual growth and that top projects will advance to 100% design.
The Spokane Planning Commission on Jan. 8 received a presentation on the West Central infrastructure project, a neighborhood‑led program that would use tax‑increment financing to fund pedestrian, bicycle and safety projects and prepare construction‑ready designs for priority items.
Wendy Wilbur of Kittleson Associates, the consultant selected with neighborhood participation, described the work as a mix of connectivity, traffic‑calming and small‑scale streetscape projects intended to support local businesses and encourage appropriate private investment. The tax increment finance district covering West Central was established in 2007; staff said the TIF currently holds about $2,000,000 and has been growing by roughly $200,000 a year.
Why it matters: West Central borders the Kendall Yards redevelopment area, and presenters said that as public…
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