Oct 14, 2026 · 12 min · 11 segments
Plus, several neighborhoods across Spokane are nominated for a program that local and Washington state leaders say will bring new housing and business to the region. A report from a student dental…
Audrey NelsonIn Spokane, seven neighborhoods have been nominated for a program that local and Washington state leaders say will bring new housing and business to the region.
That's an updated federal project which Governor Bob Ferguson says will encourage investors and developers to build in low-income and rural communities by offering tax incentives.
Steve McDonald is the director for community and economic development for the city.
He says he expects the second version of the federal program to bring in housing, much like the first version did.
We need all types of housing of any level, whether it's [laughs] luxury market, um, workforce, or very affordable.
The seven Spokane neighborhoods that were nominated include Emerson Garfield, Logan, the downtown area, West and East Central, Chief Garry Park, and Cliff Cannon.
Now, the US Treasury Department needs to certify the nominations by December 27th.
In Spokane, seven neighborhoods have been nominated for a program that local and Washington state leaders say will bring new housing and business to the region.
That's an updated federal project which Governor Bob Ferguson says will encourage investors and developers to build in low-income and rural communities by offering tax incentives.
Steve McDonald is the director for community and economic development for the city.
He says he expects the second version of the federal program to bring in housing, much like the first version did.
We need all types of housing of any level, whether it's [laughs] luxury market, um, workforce, or very affordable.
The seven Spokane neighborhoods that were nominated include Emerson Garfield, Logan, the downtown area, West and East Central, Chief Garry Park, and Cliff Cannon.
Now, the US Treasury Department needs to certify the nominations by December 27th.
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