News & Events
The University District is an energetic and dynamic neighborhood with a wealth of events and activities open to both students and the general public. Opportunities to enhance and enrich life are always available through a diverse offering of collegiate sports, arts and entertainment and fabulous food and drink. Maybe it’s a featured speaker or lecture series or perhaps you are looking for health and wellness workshops. The University District has something for everyone!
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Downtown Transit Alternatives Analysis: Public Open House
Tuesday, June 29 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The City of Spokane and the Spokane Transit Authority are working together to study a high performance transit service that will connect major activity centers within the downtown area. This project will compare several options such as streetcar, bus rapid transit, light rail, personal rapid transit, and others.
Check out the Downtown Transit Alternatives Analysis website for more information: http://www.connectspokane.org/
Martin Luther King Jr. Way "Gateway to the Future" Dedication Ceremony
June 18 -- 11:00 a.m.
The Mayor and the City of Spokane will hold a dedication ceremony for the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Way at the intersection of Division and Riverside.
Introductory Information on the East Sprague Redevelopment Plan led by the City of Spokane
Phase I Conversion of Sprague Avenue Corridor to a major multimodal transportation facility supporting transit oriented development. This multi-phase project combines outreach, transit, and changes to the built environment to achieve these goals: mode shift, increased physical activity, pedestrian and bicycle safety, lower GHG, energy conservation, infill development, and job growth. Phase I work plan incorporates the successful Spokane GTEC Plan outreach and incentive activities and prepares to expand the capital improvement objectives.
Download the Power Point presentation here.
Partners will collaborate to develop public improvement alternatives integrating Complete Streets elements, transit configuration, ITS, and green infrastructure technology to support low impact, multimodal development within and connecting to the corridor. Alternatives, analysis, concept development, and modeling will address transitioning the existing development pattern to high density residential mixed use through changes to the City’s land use and design standards. This activity will secure public participation in the generation of alternatives, selection of a preferred alternative, and zoning amendments which will complete Phase I under this application. Future phases include engineering, construction, and GTEC outreach. Partners and contributors: Spokane County, Spokane Transit, Spokane Regional Transportation, Spokane Regional Health District, Downtown Spokane Partnership, University District Development Alliance, East Central Neighborhood, East Spokane Business Association, and Washington State Rideshare Organization.
Watch "Your City with Mayor Verner"
Watch Marty Dickinson, President of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and Brandon Betty, University District Project Coordinator, discuss University District plans and progress, as well as learn about University District Month.
