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Spokane board vets land‑use, canopy and transit policies as part of climate plan
Summary
The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board reviewed proposed land‑use, resilience and transportation policies aimed at reducing greenhouse‑gas emissions, protecting tree canopy and aligning land use with transit; consultants warned VMT analysis may prompt edits and members pressed for clearer jurisdictional scope and stronger canopy protections.
The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board on Nov. 13 reviewed a package of draft land‑use, resilience and transportation policies intended for Spokane’s comprehensive plan.
Chair (Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board) opened the meeting by thanking staff and consultants and saying, “The packet that we got today, the memos were really, I thought, really well done.” Consultants from Burke then walked members through goals and policies intended to reduce vehicle miles traveled, increase housing diversity and protect natural systems.
Consultants proposed three greenhouse‑gas land‑use policies: emphasize diverse, affordable and attainable housing to avoid sprawl; balance infill with…
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