New feature on new developments

Spokane Valley is growing. As the population increases and houses keep going up, more and more open space is being used for new subdivisions.

Because of the way the Valley developed in the past, many of these projects are taking place on large empty lots in existing neighborhoods. New Developments is a new Valley Voice feature that aims to show Valley residents where new projects are planned and roughly what they will look like.

The Voice regularly looks at applications filed for new subdivisions and will feature some of the larger projects here on a monthly basis.

The aerial picture of the project location comes from photography taken in 2003 and compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey. Because the photos are 3 years old, they will not be exact. But they should give readers a general idea of how a development will fit into its surroundings.

Building and subdivision plans are public record and they are available at the planning office of the city or county where they will be built.

If you have any comments or suggestions for this new feature, feel free to e-mail peterb@spokesman.com.