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Spokane, WA, U.S.A
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SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
Spokane, Wash., is a flourishing, mid-sized city tucked beside Washington’s eastern border. Its natural beauty and potential to provide its inhabitants with a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle has attracted and maintained its population. The Inland Northwest is the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts; there are 5 ski-worthy mountains within 2 hours, countless lakes, and plenty of trails for biking and running. The preeminent feature of the Lilac City, however, is the 111-mile river that meanders effortlessly alongside downtown corridor.
“I can go fly fishing out my back door,” says Steve Salvatori, whose new home is just downstream from Kendall Yards and only a few hundred yards from where the conservation group Friends of the Falls is leading the effort to build a white water kayaking park. Salvatori is just one of many developers who recently swooped in to help revitalize the city and now calls the Inland Northwest home. Steve’s most recent purchase is the historic Lorraine Hotel, located on 1st street downtown. The space will become a multi-use building with office suites on the 2nd and 3rd floors and leased retail space on the ground level.
The Spokane River’s legacy as a rich resource within this community has a protected future. Conservation and clean-up is an integral part of modern life and this community has recently accepted that we must be proactive to ensure the health and beauty of our River; this increased emphasis is due, in large part, to our current city leadership under Mayor, Mary Verner. The Mayor’s law degree from Gonzaga coupled with a background in Natural Resources Management with the Spokane Tribe of Indians is the perfect complement to ensure the longevity of this region’s natural beauty.
Spokane, Wash., is a flourishing, mid-sized city tucked beside Washington’s eastern border. Its natural beauty and potential to provide its inhabitants with a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle has attracted and maintained its population. The Inland Northwest is the ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts; there are 5 ski-worthy mountains within 2 hours, countless lakes, and plenty of trails for biking and running. The preeminent feature of the Lilac City, however, is the 111-mile river that meanders effortlessly alongside downtown corridor.
“I can go fly fishing out my back door,” says Steve Salvatori, whose new home is just downstream from Kendall Yards and only a few hundred yards from where the conservation group Friends of the Falls is leading the effort to build a white water kayaking park. Salvatori is just one of many developers who recently swooped in to help revitalize the city and now calls the Inland Northwest home. Steve’s most recent purchase is the historic Lorraine Hotel, located on 1st street downtown. The space will become a multi-use building with office suites on the 2nd and 3rd floors and leased retail space on the ground level.
The Spokane River’s legacy as a rich resource within this community has a protected future. Conservation and clean-up is an integral part of modern life and this community has recently accepted that we must be proactive to ensure the health and beauty of our River; this increased emphasis is due, in large part, to our current city leadership under Mayor, Mary Verner. The Mayor’s law degree from Gonzaga coupled with a background in Natural Resources Management with the Spokane Tribe of Indians is the perfect complement to ensure the longevity of this region’s natural beauty.