Community Engagement for the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) and I-90 Connection

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Share your thoughts: Hard and soft landscaping | Architectural features | Plaza design themes
Materials for your review: Hard and soft landscaping | Architectural features | Plaza design themes

Welcome to the Online Engagement Hub for the I-90 Connection at the North Spokane Corridor.

Engagement focus

This engagement series is designed to guide you through a group of activities that explore how places along the I-90 Connection at the North Spokane Corridor can be improved to strengthen connectivity, accessibility, and community experience. The activities ask you to reflect on how physical and social qualities of places align with community values and desired outcomes.

The NSC / I-90 map shown here highlights some of the upcoming discussion topics, including pedestrian crossings and roundabouts. Additional discussion topics will include plaza opportunities and landscaping throughout the corridor.

Map of pedestrian crossings near the US 395 - North Spokane Corridor & I-90 Interchange

The previous workshops were interactive community engagement experiences designed to gather input on how the North Spokane Corridor connects with surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, and the broader transportation network. Participants explored how access and linkage, comfort and image, uses and activities, and sociability contribute to vibrant and connected places.

This engagement series builds on that foundation by using visuals and definitions, and placemaking attributes to:

  • Identify what makes places feel connected or disconnected.
  • Discuss how those attributes show up along the I-90 Connection.
  • Evaluate how proposed placemaking features align with community needs and vision.
  • Prioritize which attributes matter most for future corridor investments.

Feedback from this engagement series will be used to influence decisions that connect multiple modes of transportation to the places that people live, work, play, worship, shop, and congregate.

Thank you for taking the time to assist in the community engagement efforts of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

Get involved

  • In-person engagement

Monthly in-person workshops will take place at Francis Scott Elementary School in Spokane, WA. These workshops are on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pop-ups will be at local libraries and listening sessions will occur at community-based organizations. The schedule is highlighted on this page in the In-Person Engagement Series Schedule. Additional dates and times for pop-ups and listening sessions are forthcoming.

  • Online engagement

Online Engagement will be updated and run concurrently with the activities in the monthly in-person workshops, pop-ups, and listening sessions between November 2025 and April 2026.

The activities for the January 22 workshop are located within the tools at the bottom of this page: Survey and Ideas. Share feedback in the Survey Tool about hard and soft landscaping and architectural features. Use the Ideas Tool to share ideas about plaza design elements and themes to consider at the Lee, Lacey, and Carnahan Street pedestrian bridge touchdowns and the Children of the Sun Trail at Sprague Avenue.

  • Questions and comments

Do you have a question about the project? Contact the engagement team at erconnects@wsdot.wa.gov. You can learn about previous engagement efforts and community feedback at NSCplace.com.

Title VI and ADA

Title VI notice to public

It is the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR's Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information

This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equity and Civil Rights wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov at or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.

Share your thoughts: Hard and soft landscaping | Architectural features | Plaza design themes
Materials for your review: Hard and soft landscaping | Architectural features | Plaza design themes

Welcome to the Online Engagement Hub for the I-90 Connection at the North Spokane Corridor.

Engagement focus

This engagement series is designed to guide you through a group of activities that explore how places along the I-90 Connection at the North Spokane Corridor can be improved to strengthen connectivity, accessibility, and community experience. The activities ask you to reflect on how physical and social qualities of places align with community values and desired outcomes.

The NSC / I-90 map shown here highlights some of the upcoming discussion topics, including pedestrian crossings and roundabouts. Additional discussion topics will include plaza opportunities and landscaping throughout the corridor.

Map of pedestrian crossings near the US 395 - North Spokane Corridor & I-90 Interchange

The previous workshops were interactive community engagement experiences designed to gather input on how the North Spokane Corridor connects with surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, and the broader transportation network. Participants explored how access and linkage, comfort and image, uses and activities, and sociability contribute to vibrant and connected places.

This engagement series builds on that foundation by using visuals and definitions, and placemaking attributes to:

  • Identify what makes places feel connected or disconnected.
  • Discuss how those attributes show up along the I-90 Connection.
  • Evaluate how proposed placemaking features align with community needs and vision.
  • Prioritize which attributes matter most for future corridor investments.

Feedback from this engagement series will be used to influence decisions that connect multiple modes of transportation to the places that people live, work, play, worship, shop, and congregate.

Thank you for taking the time to assist in the community engagement efforts of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

Get involved

  • In-person engagement

Monthly in-person workshops will take place at Francis Scott Elementary School in Spokane, WA. These workshops are on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pop-ups will be at local libraries and listening sessions will occur at community-based organizations. The schedule is highlighted on this page in the In-Person Engagement Series Schedule. Additional dates and times for pop-ups and listening sessions are forthcoming.

  • Online engagement

Online Engagement will be updated and run concurrently with the activities in the monthly in-person workshops, pop-ups, and listening sessions between November 2025 and April 2026.

The activities for the January 22 workshop are located within the tools at the bottom of this page: Survey and Ideas. Share feedback in the Survey Tool about hard and soft landscaping and architectural features. Use the Ideas Tool to share ideas about plaza design elements and themes to consider at the Lee, Lacey, and Carnahan Street pedestrian bridge touchdowns and the Children of the Sun Trail at Sprague Avenue.

  • Questions and comments

Do you have a question about the project? Contact the engagement team at erconnects@wsdot.wa.gov. You can learn about previous engagement efforts and community feedback at NSCplace.com.

Title VI and ADA

Title VI notice to public

It is the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR's Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information

This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equity and Civil Rights wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov at or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.

  • Hard and soft landscaping

    2 responses

    Survey purpose

    The purpose of this survey is to gather community feedback that will help shape design preferences for landscaping along the I90 connection to the NSC. The I90 project corridor extends through the East Central Community in the City of Spokane and a western portion of the City of Spokane Valley. A map of the corridor is shown across four panels. Each of the four panels highlights one or more of the following elements: vegetated landscapes, architectural features, and architectural hardscaping in plazas. Additional updates for landscaping along the I90 project corridor will be located on NSCPlace.com.

    The survey has four (4) main topics:

    1. Demographic Information (5 optional questions)
    2. Vegetated Landscapes (Tree Plantings and Enhanced Stormwater Swales)
    3. Visual Level of Service
    4. Architectural Hardscaping in Plazas (Sculptural Art, Seating, Shade Structures, Wind Blockers)

    Information you submit will be used by the WSDOT project team to develop design preferences for landscaping along the I90 project corridor. The survey is estimated to take about 5-8 minutes to complete and will be open through Friday, February 20, 2026. If you need to view larger versions of the images in the survey, right-click on them and select, "open image in new tab."

    Title VI notice to the public

    It is the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR's Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information

    This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equity and Civil Rights at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.

    Translation information

    If you need this survey translated and/or translation provided during the workshop, please contact the WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity at 360-705-7090. We kindly request reaching out at least 10 days in advance for interpreter services for the workshop to ensure we have the right support ready for your needs.

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  • Architectural features

    2 responses

    Survey purpose

    The purpose of this survey is to gather community feedback that will help shape the design preferences for architectural features along the I90 connection to the North Spokane Corridor (NSC). The I90 project corridor extends through the East Central community in the City of Spokane and a western portion of the City of Spokane Valley. The current NSC artist is Reinaldo Gil Zambrano. Mr. Zambrano used community input to develop the 16 drawings featured in this survey. In early 2025 the community provided feedback on his artwork. WSDOT is bringing those same images back to community to get additional feedback. Additional updates for architectural features along the I90 project corridor will be located on NSCPlace.com.

    The survey has two (2) main topics:

    1. Demographic Information (5 optional questions)
    2. Architectural Features (developed by the current NSC artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano)

    Information you submit will be used by the WSDOT project team to develop design preferences for architectural features along the I90 project corridor. The survey is estimated to take about 10-12 minutes to complete and will be open through Friday, February 20, 2026. If you need to view larger versions of the images in the survey, right-click on them and select, "open image in new tab."

    Title VI Notice to the public

    It is the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR). For additional information regarding Title VI complaint procedures and/or information regarding our non-discrimination obligations, please contact OECR's Title VI Coordinator at (360) 705-7090.

    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information

    This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equity and Civil Rights at wsdotada@wsdot.wa.gov or by calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the Washington State Relay at 711.

    Translation information

    If you need this survey translated and/or translation provided during the workshop, please contact the WSDOT Office of Equal Opportunity at 360-705-7090. We kindly request reaching out at least 10 days in advance for interpreter services for the workshop to ensure we have the right support ready for your needs.

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