SPOKANE, Wash. — Millennium Northwest has started demolition work on four plots of land in downtown Spokane as part of an effort to bring more residential options to the city’s urban core.
The development company selected the downtown location because of its walkability and existing amenities. The company’s first step involves conducting a technical survey to determine whether existing foundations can support a housing development. Once those results come back — expected by October — Millennium Northwest will develop detailed plans and submit them to city officials for approval.
Millennium Northwest already operates apartment complexes in the Garland District and North Spokane. The company’s broader goal is to create more walkable neighborhoods throughout Spokane, a strategy that has generated enthusiasm among downtown business owners…