Sun People Dry Goods lands a location

Remember my post in March about Sun People Dry Goods, the store being proposed by Juliet Sinisterra, a leader in Spokane’s green movement? Sinisterra’s aim is to make Sun People the go-to place for green-living products and information.

Well, Sun People now has a place to call home.

I spoke briefly with Sinisterra a few minutes ago after seeing this news on her website today: She has signed a lease on a building near the corner of Second Avenue and Browne Street, adjacent to the proposed location for a Spokane Public Market .

She’s going to send out a press release soon, so stay tuned for more details. But basically, according to the Sun People site, construction will start soon on what is expected to be a very green space (and very cool-looking, too—take a look at the rendering of the interior on her site ). Features of the building will include:

-Maximization of natural light, LED lighting and high-efficiency fluorescents

-Nontoxic paints and stains used throughout the interior

-Salvaged wood and furnishings purchased from around the Spokane region

As a reminder, Sun People plans to carry a variety of home-related goods , such as hardware, gardening tools, low-energy electronics and appliances, green camping gear and locally-made gifts. The store is also expected to host green-living classes and offer services , such as natural home remodel consultation and low-energy lighting design.

In our brief conversation, Sinisterra said she’s excited to have landed a spot in an up-and-coming corner of downtown, noting that KPBX , CaPear Catering and the development firm Rencorp are expected to occupy spaces nearby. I haven’t had a chance to confirm those plans, but will let you know once I learn more.