In the time it would take you to whistle that Woody Guthrie classic you could effectively inform the Spokane City Council that you want better land use a priority. In an effort to better understand their constituents, the City Council has created a survey to determine their priorities for 2009. This is your chance to tell them what you want – FILL IT OUT NOW Our friends at Futurewise have come up with a few helpful suggestion for the last comment box: • Implement the comprehensive plan • Take decisive action to address greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change • Take neighborhood planning seriously • Adopt strong protections for the Spokane River in the Shoreline Master Program • Stop expanding the Urban Growth Area until underdeveloped areas reach appropriate target densities • Make provisions for complete streets with multi modal transportation options for people of all ages and abilities in our neighborhoods. • Protect the last remaining farmland in our city • We want transit oriented walkable, bikeable neighborhoods!

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