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Planning & Economic Development Department (PEDD)

Planning & Economic Development Department

PEDD Vision: Honoring our Past and Preserving the Future of the Spokane Tribe of Indians by ensuring that all lands within the jurisdiction of the Tribe are preserved, protected, and enhanced through best land use policy, long-range planning to achieve sustainable community development, infrastructure development, economic development, and safe & adequate transportation planning.

News/Outreach:

The Sustainable Community Master Plan (SCMP) and Wellpinit Core Revitalization Plan (WCRP).

In 2025, the Spokane Tribe of Indians Planning & Economic Development Department (PEDD) set out to revise and update two essential long-range planning documents:

Latest Updates:

  • 5/16/25 The Public Participation Plan was finalized and shared with Tribal Business Council

Upcoming Events:

  • Sp‘q’n’i? Broadband Services Community Update (Fiber to Home)
  • Spokane Tribe Culture Week
  • Annual Pow-Wow – Community Day

What is the Sustainable Community Master Plan (SCMP)?

The SCMP is the official policy document of the Tribe and is intended to be used as a decision-making tool to achieve an orderly, harmonious, equitable, environmentally and economically stable community. It establishes goals and policies regarding land use, economic development, transportation, housing, capital facilities, utilities, and parks. Designed to be flexible and responsive, the SCMP evolves to reflect the priorities and aspirations of the people over time.

What is the Wellpinit Core Revitalization Plan (WCRP)?

The WCRP establishes the direction of the Wellpinit Core, which includes the Wellpinit Agency Loop, Tribal Headquarters, and the immediate area. This effort was driven by the Tribal Business Council’s desire to establish Wellpinit as a core hub of services, market-rate housing, and mixed-uses. Adopted in 2019, the plan lays out a phased approach for implementing projects in the core recognizing the need for adequate infrastructure and order of relocating buildings.

Why are these plans being updated?

The SCMP, originally adopted in 2014, includes nearly 100 action items that have largely been completed. This progress calls for a revised list of actions and revisiting the community vision and mission statements to align with any changes in needs, desires, or hopes for the Tribe’s lands and people. The objective of the update is to ensure the SCMP continues to reflect the community’s vision.

Similarly, many of the early phase projects identified in the WCRP have been completed. Revising the plan helps chart the next steps and facilitate new funding opportunities.

Additional Resources

Project Toolkit (coming soon)

  • To include Additional Project Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Flyers, Survey, Talking Points Sheet, Email/Newsletter Template

Survey #1: Current Conditions (coming soon)

Survey #2: Future Goals (coming Fall 2025)

Copies of the current SCMP and WCRP are available upon request.

To receive copies of the current plans or to ask additional questions, please email any of the Planning Department staff:

Cecilia.Evans@spokanetribe.com

Victor.Ramos@spokanetribe.com

Nathan.Ayala@spokanetribe.com

STOI Western Nuclear Solar Feasibility – Outreach Survey

The Spokane Tribe of Indians is seeking community input regarding the development of the former Sherwood Mines site in support of the goals and outcomes from the Tribe’s Strategic Energy Plan. Sazan Group was contracted by the Tribe to conduct the feasibility of large-scale solar PV development at the former Sherwood mine site.

This survey aims to gather critical feedback from Spokane’s stakeholders—including [emergency services, non-profits, and neighborhood associations]. Your insights are essential to identify concerns and system considerations to inform the design concepts to effectively meet the community needs. Through this process, we hope to identify key priorities, address potential challenges, and uncover opportunities to offset the legacy of harm of the mine.

Link to Survey:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01963ae324c17190ac207e3e341fa383

Staff

Planning Dept Manager

Cecilia Evans
Office 509.606.7829
Cell 509.202.0483

Cecilia.Evans@spokanetribe.com

Senior Planner

Nathan Ayala
Wellpinit Office 509.458.6500 Ext 119
Cell 509.563.9973

Nathan.Ayala@spokanetribe.com

Land Use Planner

Victor Ramos
Wellpinit Office 509.458.6500 Ext 205
Cell 509.419.8341

Victor.Ramos@spokanetribe.com

Strategic Energy Plan 2024-2034

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b9b56073-b550-45fb-b7c4-bc4fd89d56c9

The Spokane Tribe of Indians vision is to achieve true sovereignty by attaining self-sufficiency. We will preserve and enhance our traditional values by living and teaching the inherent principles of respect, honor and integrity as embodied in our language and life-ways. We will develop strong leadership through education, accountability, experience and positive reinforcement.

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NEWS

  • Press ReleaseJanuary 10, 2025 - 4:31 pm
  • Press Release StatementNovember 18, 2024 - 11:01 pm

CONTACT US

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Wellpinit, WA 99040
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