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KayCee Downey

Weigh in on Future Growth and Impacts of PlanSpokane 2046

KayCee Downey, Planner II, 509.625.6500, No Phone Number Available

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

Weigh in on Future Growth and Impacts of PlanSpokane 2046

NOW OPEN: A public comment period for the PlanSpokane 2046 Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

A Draft Environmental Impact Statement, often referred to as an EIS, identifies and analyzes a range of alternatives that describe different ways the City could grow and develop, known as growth alternatives. This technical document provides analysis on potential impacts of the growth alternatives and allows the community to compare and contrast the different potential futures for the City of Spokane.

Comments on the Draft EIS are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18. Any comments received will be processed and responded to in the Final EIS, which will determine the direction for the City of Spokane’s next twenty years. You can find the Draft EIS and ways to submit comments at PlanSpokane.org.

Explore the PlanSpokane Draft EIS Interactive StoryMap

The PlanSpokane Draft EIS StoryMap breaks down the technical Draft EIS into what the proposals could actually mean for the City of Spokane’s future. Learn more about the Draft EIS, the different growth alternatives, and compare the maps of potential future growth. Explore the PlanSpokane StoryMap.

PlanSpokane StoryMap

PlanSpokane 2046 Draft EIS StoryMap

Upcoming Ways to be Involved

Virtual Lunch and Learn

This virtual lunch and learn will provide information on what the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is, key details about the growth alternatives, and how to provide feedback.

PlanSpokane Listening Hours

City Planners will be out in the community to answer questions about and discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. These are drop-in hours with no formal presentations.

PlanSpokane Listening Hour Sessions. Session 1: When: January 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Spokane City Hall, Tribal Room (Lobby). Session 2: When: February 3, 4 to 6 p.m. Where: Hillyard Library, Events Room. Session 3: When: February 5, 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Liberty Park Library, Study Room A. Session 4: When: February 10, 4 to 6 p.m. Where: Shadle Park Library, Studio Room. Session 5: When: February 12, 4 to 6 pm. Where: South Hill Library, Study Room A.

Stay informed about the update and upcoming engagement opportunities by signing up for the PlanSpokane newsletter.

Learn more at the PlanSpokane 2046 webpage at planspokane.org.

For questions and comments, you can reach out to the project team at PlanSpokane@spokanecity.org.

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