Did you know that in Spokane County, 25% of growth in the last decade has happened outside our urban areas? Making matters worse, the Urban Growth Area itself has not reached the population it was planned to accommodate. Also, it was estimated that Spokane County is expected to grow by more than a staggering 150,000 people between now and 2031. It becomes obvious: Growth needs to be focused inside our cities and towns to keep them economically vibrant instead of making infrastructure investments for sprawl which increases costs to taxpayers and stretch our urban services so thin.  

Futurewise has done some great work in this area by ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. They are inviting you to "Vacant City, Sprawling County" featuring the photography of John Klekus in the Community Building lobby on December 5th at 6pm. Hilary Franz, the Executive Director of Futurewise will be in attendance.

Please RSVP By December 1 to Kitty Klitzke Kitty@futurewise.org or (509) 838-1965. Due to WA state banquet laws no one will be admitted without prior RSVP.

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