Division Street Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)

Upcoming Public Event

We want to hear from you! Help shape this corridor to meet the needs of community members, today and tomorrow.

• Date: Wednesday October 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Location: The Wonder Building, 835 N. Post Street
• Format: Drop-in style - arrive any time during the event to talk with project staff and provide comments on illustrations of potential future development.

Connecting Spokane, One Step at a Time!

The Division Street TOD Project aims to make the most of our community's upcoming investment in public transit by encouraging accessible, mixed-use communities within close proximity to high-frequency transit stations on the Division Street corridor. This project builds on recent work by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) and STA through the DivisionConnects planning project to set the stage for aligning land use, zoning, and infrastructure with upcoming transit investments. This current TOD study

If you’re interested in information specifically regarding upcoming Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) work within Division Street, please visit the STA’s Division Street BRT page.

Project Purpose and Scope:

With a vision of a corridor-wide Transit-Oriented Development framework, this project will provide station-specific economic analysis, land-use recommendations, multi-modal infrastructure improvements, and a development policy framework to support long-term economic resiliency and employment along Division Street. Specifically focusing on the major transit-station areas, shown below, this planning effort seeks to align the efforts of regional governments to set the stage for the next generation of development along Division Street.

Why Division Street?

Division Street connects neighborhoods, businesses, and schools while serving as a critical transit route. STA’s Route 25 hosts almost a million people each year, and the corridor currently sees 50,000 cars per day. With the upcoming opening of the North Spokane Corridor, and Division Street's role shifting as the primary north-south highway, this TOD plan looks at new options for the corridor. With the City Line Bus Rapid Transit service now running nearby, and new Bus Rapid Transit planned on Division, this study evaluates the potential for Division Street to become a model of TOD, addressing current connectivity challenges and opening new opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Spokane residents and visitors alike.

What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?

Transit-Oriented Development, or TOD, encourages walkable mixed-use communities centered around public transit. TOD fosters establishment of neighborhoods where people can live, work, shop, and access essential services within walking distance of transit options.

The Division Street TOD Project aims to:

1. Enhance Mobility and Accessibility: Improve connections between neighborhoods, transit stops, and key destinations along Division Street. This includes better sidewalks, bike lanes, and safe crossings that allow people to get around safely and comfortably, whether they’re on foot, bike, or transit.
2. Support Mixed-Use and Infill Development: Encourage a mix of residential, retail, and office spaces to serve the diverse needs of the community. This approach will expand economic opportunities, and make Division Street a more dynamic and economically resilient corridor.
3. Create Inviting and Safe Public Spaces: Design and activate spaces where people can gather, relax, and interact. Adding parks, plazas, and tree-lined streets will enhance community connections and contribute to a vibrant, attractive environment.