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A new six-story apartment building in Downtown Spokane.

Spokane Poised to Abolish Parking Mandates in Urbanist Reform Package

Spokane is advancing a package of urbanist-minded reforms that would make on-site parking optional for new buildings. It's part of a broader effort to spur homebuilding and reduce car dependency in the Lilac City.
Spokane Council Member Zack Zappone and others in front of a new Spokane apartment building.

Spokane Leads the Way with Parking Reform

One year ago, Spokane shocked the state by passing a sweeping housing reform bill that, among other things, reduced minimum lot sizes and legalized fourplexes anywhere...

Spokane Laps Seattle, Legalizes Missing Middle Housing

"When Spokane leads, the state follows," said Council President Breean Beggs. On Monday night, Spokane City Council adopted a package of interim zoning rules...