September 16, 2009 in City

Tribal cultural center bid likely for falls site

Jonathan Brunt jonathanb@spokesman.com, (509) 459-5442

Inland Northwest Indian tribes may regain a strong presence along Spokane Falls.

The Spokane Park Board last week voted to solicit proposals for a long-term lease of a 1.1-acre parking lot that the park department owns just north of Spokane Falls.

Park leaders request plans recognizing “the historic and cultural aspects of the region.”

Spokane Park Board member Randy Cameron said the board is especially interested in concepts for a tribal cultural center.

“There’s no question that that’s something a lot of people want to see,” Cameron said. But, he added, officials don’t want to discourage other concepts.

David …

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