Spokane planning bodies review draft climate-policy package for Plan Spokane 2046 City staff and consultants presented a draft climate policy package to the Plan Commission and Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board, explaining a scoring dashboard and asking for edits before a Feb. 12 hearing. Staff noted the draft EIS is open for public comment through Feb. 18.

Spokane is gearing up for a crucial vote on its climate policy package that could shape the city's future resilience and sustainability efforts!

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Spokane staff present draft climate policies after focus‑group engagement; board readies Feb. vote City staff reviewed Phase 2 focus‑group findings and a set of draft climate policies for integration into the comprehensive plan, highlighted new policy ideas on buildings, ecosystems, transportation and waste, and set timelines for a joint Plan Commission meeting (Feb. 20) and a CRSB vote (Feb. 12).

Spokane's Climate Resilience Board is gearing up for a crucial vote on new climate policies shaped by community input—will these changes pave the way for a greener future?

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Spokane board questions 'black box' risk in multi‑criteria prioritization scoring Consultants presented a multi‑criteria prioritization tool (MCPA) to rank climate policies; board members pressed for transparent scoring rubrics and examples, warned the weighting choices strongly affect outcomes, and asked that consultants circulate full scoring criteria ahead of December.

Spokane's board is demanding transparency in climate policy scoring, fearing the 'black box' might skew important decisions.

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City examines costs and benefits of porous pavement in stormwater management strategy Experts discuss the financial implications of using porous pavement to manage stormwater.

Spokane's Climate Resilience Board is weighing the high costs of porous pavement against its long-term benefits for stormwater management and urban heat reduction.

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Spokane launches $2.6M Community Climate Action Fund to support local sustainability initiatives Community Climate Action Fund launches January 15, offering $2.6 million for climate action strategies.

Spokane is set to launch a $2.6 million Community Climate Action Fund, creating exciting opportunities for local organizations to tackle climate change head-on!

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Spokane launches multilingual climate survey to engage diverse community voices City engages tribes and community for climate impact survey, promoting diverse participation and feedback.

Spokane is taking bold steps to include diverse voices in climate policy, launching a multilingual survey and engaging local tribes for a more resilient future.

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