Spokane Plan Commission recommends Division Street TOD plan to City Council, 6‑2

The Spokane Plan Commission on Aug. 26 voted to recommend the Division Street transit‑oriented development plan to City Council after a presentation by consultants and a brief deliberation, with the motion passing 6 to 2.

Commissioner (speaker S2) moved "I move that we adopt the, division street transit oriented development plan as presented." The motion was seconded and commissioners then discussed how the plan aligns with the city's comprehensive planning work and long‑term housing and climate goals. Commission discussion emphasized that the recommendation is guidance—"we're not changing codes right now"—and that the plan is intended to set the stage for future code and zoning work.

Consultants from MIG and subconsultants summarized the plan's purpose, structure and outreach. Alex Duppy of MIG described the plan's chapters—existing conditions, vision and goals, land‑use recommendations and multimodal strategies—and the team's emphasis on tying recommendations to capital improvements and the city’s comprehensive plan, Plan Spokane 2046. He said the team conducted multiple public workshops, pop‑ups and advisory committee meetings to inform the recommendations.

The commission held a public comment period but heard no testimony. After brief supportive remarks from commissioners noting the plan's economic analysis and implementation focus, the clerk conducted a roll call and announced the motion passed, "Motion passes 6 to 2." The presenters said they expect to bring the plan to City Council in September 2026 for consideration as guidance.

The commission recorded the action as a recommendation to City Council rather than an ordinance or immediate code change; further zoning and implementation steps are expected to follow separate processes.