City hires Clarion and Kimley Horn to modernize Spokane's development code, plans yearlong schedule Consultants Clarion Associates and Kimley Horn introduced a one-year code modernization project to update Title 17, improve usability and align regulations with the comprehensive plan; the team will start with administration and procedures then draft zoning and development standards, with public engagement and multiple updates to council.

Spokane is set to transform its development code with a year-long modernization project aimed at making regulations more user-friendly and aligned with community goals!

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City hires Clarion Associates to modernize Spokane's development code Clarion Associates, with local partner Kimley Horn, will rewrite Spokane's development code to align with the comprehensive plan, improve user-friendliness, speed permitting and support housing goals; an assessment will be delivered in February with drafting through the summer and adoption targeted this fall.

Spokane is set to transform its development code with Clarion Associates, aiming for a streamlined, user-friendly approach that supports housing and equity goals!

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Council members attend NPAC meeting to explain funding priorities and urge better communication Council members attended to explain why council sometimes departs from advisory recommendations: limited TIF dollars should prioritize projects that enable completion or assist smaller developers; both sides agreed to improve liaison and consider a scoring system to clarify committee enthusiasm.

City council members are re-evaluating funding priorities to ensure TIF dollars go where they can truly enhance neighborhoods and support smaller developers.

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Construction updates reveal major projects and upcoming permits in Spokane Spokane reports significant construction values and discusses tracking housing starts.

Spokane's construction boom is set to reshape the city with over 2,000 new housing units on the way—are you ready for the transformation?

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