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Commissioners point to parking rules and a $45 million federal hub grant as key factors in housing and planning
Summary
At the start of the meeting commissioners raised housing market drivers: one commissioner said Spokane Valley’s parking requirements discourage higher‑density development, and another reported a $45 million federal grant for an R&D technical hub that could increase housing demand and workforce needs in the region.
Commissioners told the Spokane Valley Planning Commission they expect the city’s comprehensive‑plan update to confront tradeoffs between housing supply, development rules and economic growth driven by new federal investment.
Commissioner Emily said she had recently spoken with local developers who told her Spokane Valley’s off‑street parking requirements make higher‑density projects less financially feasible, and that developers often choose to build in the City of Spokane instead. "We're missing out on some economic activity and…
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