South Logan TOD

Thank you for visiting the South Logan Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Project StoryMap!

The City of Spokane is planning for mixed-use, walkable places in the Logan area along the City Line, Spokane's first bus rapid transit route. This will allow for more connectivity for residents, businesses, and organizations to access daily needs, goods, services, jobs, and housing close to transit.

Scroll through this page to learn more about the project, the Logan Neighborhood, the City Line, and provide your thoughts on the future of your community.

Follow up with any questions or for more information by contacting the South Logan TOD Project Team at southlogantod@spokanecity.org, calling Planning Services at (509) 625 - 6500, or visiting the  project webpage. 

The first phase of the South Logan TOD Project was the creation and adoption of the South Logan TOD Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), which were approved by City Council on January 29, 2024. The second phase is implementation, which will result in land use and zoning changes, as well as citywide and area-specific amendments to the Spokane Municipal Code.

Transit-oriented development, or TOD, creates compact, mixed-use, walkable communities near transit where people can enjoy easy access to housing, jobs, and services. The South Logan TOD Project is building off the work of the City's TOD Framework Study.

With community collaboration, the City of Spokane planned for this type of transit-supportive development around the City Line as a way to promote convenient and affordable access to everyday needs in the South Logan area.

• Reviewed zoning and standards to encourage a mix of uses in a pedestrian-friendly environment close to transit.
• Developed anti-displacement and equitable strategies to preserve and expand housing affordability and support people of all incomes.
• Studied environmental impacts early in the process to create predictability, streamline permitting, and be more responsive to community needs.
• Created a plan and policies, based on community vision, providing a coordinated strategy in the project area.
• Will implement land use and zoning changes, as well as citywide and area-specific Spokane Municipal Code text amendments to support the envisioned future for the South Logan area.

The City studied environmental impacts of planned development in the South Logan study area through an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A Planned Action is a detailed and comprehensive environmental analysis that occurs upfront during the planning stage for a study area. Once completed, the Planned Action Ordinance will provide a comprehensive area-wide environmental assessment of future growth for a more streamlined and predictable process.

The South Logan TOD project kicked off in the Summer of 2022 with final adoption of the Subarea Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) by City Council on January 29, 2024. Implementation of land use and zone changes, as well as Spokane Municipal Code text amendments, are anticipated to be completed by end of year 2024.

Implementation of the South Logan TOD Plan includes the adoption of a Planned Action Ordinance, citywide and area-specific Spokane Municipal Code amendments, and land use and zoning changes.

• Planned Action Ordinance. Planned Actions allow local governments to review potential impacts of development in a defined geographic area during the planning stage, rather than the development review stage. The Planned Action Ordinance will allow development approved under the adopted Subarea Plan to use the existing FEIS and not have an additional SEPA review, streamlining the permit review process while ensuring potential impacts were appropriately evaluated.
• Citywide Development Code Update. Citywide Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) text amendments to the Center and Corridor and higher intensity residential zone code sections will ensure development in the South Logan area is compliant with the adopted Subarea Plan and FEIS.
• Hamilton Form-Based Code. An update to the Hamilton Form-Based Code (FBC) will ensure design and use requirements allow for the built environment envisioned by the South Logan TOD Plan.
• Land Use and Zone Changes. Land Use amendments and rezones are required to increase housing capacity and support commercial development as envisioned by the South Logan TOD Plan.
• Residential Design Standards. A deeper dive into the citywide residential design standards will verify whether changes are needed to meet the vision of the South Logan TOD Plan. Until existing design standards are modified, new development must comply with the design standards currently found in the SMC.

The Final South Logan TOD Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement were  adopted by City Council  on January 29, 2023. These documents were the result of working with community members to create a coordinated framework and development approach for the future of the South Logan area. The Plan presents goals and policies, based on community input, to encourage mixed-use and walkable places close to transit in South Logan. The FEIS examines the preferred alternative, based on public comments and feedback from the DEIS, and identifies impacts and mitigation strategies for planned development over the next 20 years.

The Final Subarea Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement were developed based on community feedback on the Draft Plan and Draft EIS. The public comment period for the drafts were open from May 9 through June 8, 2023.

The Draft South Logan TOD Plan presented goals and policies to encourage mixed-use and pedestrian-friendly places close to transit in South Logan. Future decisions for the area will be guided by the final goals and policies established in the Plan, impacting how South Logan can be expected to grow in the coming years.

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) identified impacts of future scenarios with a mix of uses and intensities, public improvements, and other actions, identifying infrastructure or other areas that may require mitigation to ensure successful growth. The DEIS is an important step in creating a planned action for the area, simplifying future development that complies with the adopted vision for South Logan.

Key values of those that live, work, and visit the South Logan area were identified during the community engagement efforts of the project. These values have helped shape the Draft Plan and DEIS and will continue to influence the future of the planning area.

A significant part of the Draft TOD Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement is identifying and analyzing a range of alternatives for future growth and development in the South Logan area. There was one no action alternative and three action alternatives that explore different zoning scenarios, areas of emphasis, and public investments that made up the range of possible futures for South Logan based on community values. A final Preferred Alternative was ultimately selected from a combination of the identified alternatives based on community feedback and plan goals and values.

For more details about the alternatives, the analyzed impacts and mitigation measures, and the draft goals and policies for implementing the community vision, read the full Draft South Logan TOD Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) below.

In order to gain community feedback on the direction of the South Logan TOD Project, City staff tabled in the area and at neighborhood events, including the Logan Neighborhood Block Party. Staff also attended Logan Neighborhood Council meetings and other meetings with impacted community members in the area.

A community survey was conducted to gather feedback and ideas for the South Logan study area. The survey was available to complete between July and October 2022. Responses were received by 126 participants who live in, attend school or sporting events, work in, or visit local establishments in the study area. We are happy to share a summary of those results in this  blog . This feedback is one part that will help guide the vision for the final subarea plan.

One of the more intensive components of community engagement for this project was the community planning studio. The community planning studio occurred from September 20-22, 2022. The studio featured three days of studio drop-in hours, local stakeholder meetings, and two community workshops. The community workshops focused on learning about the project and the current conditions of the South Logan Study Area as well as gaining community feedback on what attendees loved about the area, what posed challenges, and where the greatest opportunities were.

While informed by the engagement that was conducted as part of the South Logan TOD Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement, implementation of Spokane Municipal Code amendments and land use and zone changes will seek community input to refine the final deliverables.