Community & Connection · Updated Oct. 14, 2026
The council approved a Vinegar Flats Planning Committee to give the Inland Empire Way corridor a voice in City planning. The committee has submitted its resolution and is waiting for the next stage.
What’s happening
At its September 17 meeting, the council approved a Vinegar Flats Planning Committee. Its focus is the Inland Empire Way corridor: setting goals for City planning, and looking at how planning for the business corridor affects the neighbors who live there.
The council submitted a resolution on the City’s draft Future Land Use Map on October 1. The committee will report to the council at the November 19 general meeting. More information is expected as the map moves to its next stages. For details on the map itself, see the land-use map page.
Why it matters
Decisions made now about land use and traffic along Inland Empire Way will shape the corridor for years. An organized committee helps neighbors and businesses speak with one clear voice.
Where things stand
- Next — Wait for more information as the draft map moves to its next stages, then report to the council. Timing set by the City.
- October 1, 2026 — The council submitted its resolution on the draft Future Land Use Map.
- September 17, 2026 — The council approved the Vinegar Flats Planning Committee.
How you can help
You do not need to be an expert. Living or working in the corridor is enough.
Start here
- Join the committee list. Sign up at latahnc.com/newsletter-sign-up to hear about committee work and meetings.
- No email? Call the info line at (509) 724-0331 and leave your name and phone number.
- Tell us what matters to you. Share concerns or ideas about the corridor in the form below.
- Pass this page along to a neighbor or business owner.
Community discussion
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