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Consultants outline downtown Phase 3 design options, urge public outreach

Sandpoint City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Welch Comer presented the basis-of-design for Sandpoint’s Downtown Revitalization Phase 3, proposing a 100% design and bid for Lake-to-Church plus 30% work to Superior, exploring options for protected bike lanes, shared-use paths and a ‘woonerf’ at 1st & Bridal; TAG meets March 2 and a public meeting is planned.

Consultants working on Sandpoint’s downtown revitalization told the City Council on Feb. 18 that Phase 3 design work is under way and will prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety while addressing aging utilities.

Eric Bush, project manager, said the team is producing a 100% design, bid and construction package for the block from Lake Street to Church Street, and a 30% design from Lake to Superior Street intended to make the project competitive for future grant funding.

Matt Gillis of Welch Comer said the work focuses on replacing aging water and sewer infrastructure and improving…

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