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Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated “Complete Streets” ordinance, enhancing Spokane’s commitment to safe, accessible streets for all users. The new policy integrates walking and biking elements into street projects and aligns with state law, aiming to secure more state grant funding.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown enacted an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance, enhancing accessibility for all street users. The legislation modernizes city code and aligns with the Pedestrian Master Plan and Bicycle Priority Network, aiming to improve street projects while saving costs.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance on August 6, 2025, enhancing Spokane's commitment to accessible transportation. This legislation modernizes municipal code and integrates walking and biking elements into street projects, aiming to better serve all citizens.
Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance into law in Spokane, enhancing the city's commitment to accessible streets for all users. The legislation modernizes municipal code and integrates walking and biking elements into street projects, positioning Spokane for competitive state grant funding.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated "Complete Streets" ordinance, enhancing accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists. The policy aligns Spokane's Municipal Code with state law and supports grant funding opportunities. Officials emphasize the importance of designing streets that serve all modes of transportation.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown signed an updated “Complete Streets” ordinance on August 6, 2025, enhancing street safety and accessibility for all users. The policy modernizes local codes, incorporates walking and biking infrastructure, and positions Spokane to better secure state grant funding.
The City of Spokane published two blog posts on August 4, 2025, focusing on community updates. The first post covers the implementation of new code enforcement inspection districts, while the second discusses topics such as tree watering tips and the Salish School in District 3's weekly newsletter.
A suspicious fire at People’s Park in Spokane is under investigation following eyewitness reports of a person of interest in the vicinity during the incident. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the fire to determine its cause.
The Spokane City Council will take a break during the first two weeks of August. The city launched a community climate policy survey to guide future climate action and announced the continuation of the Browne's Addition Summer Concerts through August 7. Residents can also sign up for the PlanSpokane 2046 newsletter for updates on comprehensive planning efforts.
Spokane's Code Enforcement Team updated inspection districts to enhance property compliance efforts. The changes align specialists with specific property types, targeting residential and non-residential issues more effectively. Citizens can report violations by calling 311.