Spokane Matters

District 3

The Spokane Matters initiative ended in 2019. For residents still looking to get involved in solving critical community concerns, we recommend reaching out to the appropriate City Department or getting involved in your neighborhood council.

2019 Projects

Adopt-A-Park 2.0

Revitalize the Adopt-A-Park program to increase community engaged clean-up and safety efforts in parks.

Jeff Stevens

SpokaneScape

Increase communication, education & demonstration around sustainable green infrastructure in Spokane.

Sylvia St. Clair (West Central NC)

2018 Projects

Rehab Derelict Housing

Zombie house program in coordination with Community Development Block Grants for affordable housing

George Dahl, CHHS

Project Documents

Derelict Housing Acquisition and Homeownership Pilot Program Habitat for Humanity-Spokane (PDF 29 KB)
Progress Update - October 2018 (PDF 119 KB)
Progress Update - August 2018 (PDF 325 KB)

Walkable + Bike-able Schools

Apply for school safety project grants and collect data for sidewalk needs

Sylvia St. Clair, West Central (interim leader)

Project Documents

Schools Report - October 2018 (PDF 72 KB)
Progress Update - August 2018 (PDF 452 KB)

Continue with Shadle/Walmart Safety Strategy

Continue CPTED work, expanding from Library and Park into business area

Boris Borisov, Planning

Project Documents

Meeting Notes - October 2018 (PDF 90 KB)
Progress Update - October 2018 (PDF 6.2 MB)
Progress Update - August 2018 (PDF 452 KB)

2017 Projects

Project List

Shadle/Walmart safety strategy
Examination of ways to enhance safety in this business/community asset area
Team Leader: Boris Borisov, bborisov@spokanecity.org
- Shadle/Walmart Safety Strategy Presentation (PDF 79 KB)
Dutch Jake's park
Exploration of ways to enhance safety and restore Spokane's first mini-park!
Team Leader: Garrett Jones, gjones@spokanecity.org
- Dutch Jakes Park Presentation (PDF 318 KB)
Health and Safety outreach and education
Examination of emergency calls and how to better utilize district health services
Team Leader: Mike Miller, mmiller@spokanecity.org
- Health/Safety Strategy Presentation (PDF 1.1 MB)
- Fire Map (PDF 4.1 MB)
Youth Services coordination
Exploration of youth opportunities and how to coordinate opportunities
Team Leader: Jose Ceniceros, j.ceniceros@me.com
Hearing from Code Enforcement about Community Concerns
Opportunity to work with District 3 short and long term concerns.
Team Leader: Doug Prendergast, spokanenwnc@gmail.com
Streets and Spokane Public Schools coordination on school zone speed safety in District 3
Examining what can be done to specific schools (cited by neighborhood representatives) and collaborate to enhance safety around schools in District 3.
Team Leader: Mark Davies, msdavies@msn.com