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Public Preference Survey

The City of Spokane is asking for the public's input into proposed changes to height limits in the DTC-100 zone in downtown Spokane.  The DTC-100 zone encompasses the northern half of about six blocks along the south side of Spokane Falls Boulevard.  As shown in the map below, the proposal would only affect those parcels that face onto Riverside State Park and some of Huntington Park.  To help inform decisionmakers like the Spokane Plan Commission and City Council, staff has developed this short survey, asking respondents to lend their voice into the proposal.  Please take five minutes to complete our survey and help us understand your thoughts on this topic.  Thanks!

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Tell us a little about you.  Which of the following apply to you? (select as many as apply)

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It's important to maintain sunny, unshaded parks downtown.
It's important to have lots of places to park downtown.
It's important to build housing, retail, and commercial downtown.

The DTC-100 Zone

The changes the City is currently considering are limited to the DTC (Downtown Central) - 100 foot height limit district.  This zoning district is small, encompassing only the northern half of the blocks between Bernard and Monroe Streets along Spokane Falls Boulevard.  See the map below for the exact boundaries.

Many of the buildings in this area are unlikely to be demolished or rebuilt in the near future, such as the Central Library, the shopping mall, or the recently constructed Grand Hotel.  However, this location includes two large surface parking lots that have been identified as high potential redevelopment sites.

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When we consider building heights and the size/shape of future buildings, it helps to show the envelope in which a new building will have to fit.  The image here shows what is currently allowed along the south side of Riverfront Park.  How happy are you with the current option?

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The previous study by the City considered allowing taller towers, as long as they included only residential uses above 100 feet, were wrapped with mostly retail at the ground floor, and limiting the dimensions of those towers to keep them a little more skinny and less massive.  A sketch of what this might look like is included here.  How does this option make you feel?

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Residential uses like apartments, condos, and other housing types should be allowed.
Commercial uses like offices, banks, etc. should be allowed.
Retail uses like shops, stores, or restaurants should be allowed.
The City shouldn't limit uses here--allow the market to decide what kinds of uses are best.