NSC Place - Upcoming Events

Join Us and Shape Your Community! Take part in shaping the future of the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) and the Children of the Sun Trail (CoST). We invite you to join our upcoming events, like the WSDOT Connects monthly series or stopping by when you see us at the next community gathering. Your voice matters—help us create vibrant, inclusive spaces for everyone to enjoy. Together, we can influence the design and placemaking of these vital projects!

Come join the conversation with the Washington State Department of Transportation as part of WSDOT Connects, where we gather regularly to foster meaningful dialogue and strengthen relationships between WSDOT and our valued community members. Learn about and explore exciting initiatives happening in your community! Come share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about WSDOT projects in your neighborhood. Your voice matters, and together, we can make a meaningful impact.

Next meeting: April 16, 2025

3rd Wednesday of the month Virtual Option:  Microsoft Teams Meeting Link 

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Liberty Park Library for an interactive community workshop with Reinaldo Gil Zambrano as we continue shaping the architectural features along the next section of the North Spokane Corridor (NSC) on March 19th!

Artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano is back to refine the community-inspired architectural features for the next phase of the North Spokane Corridor.

An  online survey  is live for your to review the initial designs, share your insights, and ensure they reflect the history, diversity, and spirit of the East Central neighborhood.

Last month, WSDOT hosted an interactive workshop to gather community input on the design of a new pedestrian bridge crossing I-90 in Spokane Valley as part of the North Spokane Corridor project. Participants engaged in a hands-on session, reviewing maps, contributing to a facilitated group discussion, and attending a short presentation. The workshop focused on key design decisions, including bridge type, location, and access options. Attendees identified a truss-style bridge as their preferred design and selected Carnahan Street as the preferred location, helping to shape the future of this important community connection.

WSDOT also hosted an interactive community workshop at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to shape the architectural features along the next section of the North Spokane Corridor (NSC). Local artist Reinaldo Gil Zambrano worked with attendees to translate neighborhood-identified themes into imagery, building on the artistic vision established from Mission to Sprague Avenues. The community shared ideas and stories to help ensure the designs reflect the heart and diversity of East Central. These initial concepts will be shared out for further refinement, allowing for continued input to shape a lasting legacy for residents, visitors, and future generations. A  survey  is still live for those who want to provide additional feedback.

March Question: The world’s first modern pedestrian bridge was built in 1994 in which city? Answer: B – Copenhagen! The Bryggebroen Bridge, completed in 1994, was one of the first modern pedestrian and cyclist bridges designed to improve urban mobility.

A "modern" pedestrian bridge generally refers to a dedicated structure designed primarily for pedestrian (and sometimes cyclist) use, integrating contemporary materials, engineering, and urban design principles. These often include aesthetic elements, advanced structural techniques, and multimodal connectivity considerations.

Pedestrian bridges have existed since ancient times, likely dating back to wooden and stone footbridges used by early civilizations.

• The Alcantara Bridge in Spain (built by the Romans in 106 CE) accommodated pedestrians, though it was also used for other travel.

• The Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy (1345), is one of the earliest known pedestrian-focused bridges still in use today.

• Suspension footbridges made of rope and wood existed for centuries in places like the Inca Empire and China.

If we define "modern" as a standalone, purpose-built pedestrian bridge using contemporary engineering techniques, then notable early examples include:

The Walnut Street Bridge (Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, 1891) – One of the first major long-span pedestrian bridges, though originally built for vehicles.

2025 Lineup:

We’re eager to connect with you throughout 2025 at these local events. Stop by our booth to share your thoughts on transportation projects, engage with fun transportation trivia, and chat with us about the future of our region. Your feedback is important in shaping the Spokane community!

•  Lunar New Year  – February 1, 2025 - Thanks to everyone who stopped by and hi! We connected with over 2600 folks this yea!
•  Felts Field Neighbor Days  - June 21, 2025
•  Juneteenth (MLK Jr. Community Center )
•  SERA 
•  Unity in the Community 
•  Spokane County Interstate Fair 
•  Valleyfest 

Know of another event we should attend? Reach out to us at  erconnects@wsdot.wa.gov !

Help us shape a connected and inclusive Spokane!

For more information about this project please contact:

Charlene Kay, P.E., MURP, MPA, Regional Administrator - Eastern Region | charlene.kay@wsdot.wa.gov 

Terrence Lynch, P.E., WSDOT Eastern Region - NSC Project Engineer |   terrence.lynch@wsdot.wa.gov 

Shauna Harshman & Alexis Guse, Eastern Region Community Engagement |  erconnects@wsdot.wa.gov  

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