Cry from the Heart
Councilman Dan English announced his forthcoming resignation from the igniteCDA board. He also disclosed his conversation with future mayor Woody McEvers in which he suggested councilmember Kiki Miller take his place. He cited her work for attainable housing over the last several years. Urban renewal has often been a source of disdain for other council
Coeur d’Alene city council members exercise power with well-intentioned political stunt. Normally, if a property owner wishes to change the zoning for their property they have to petition the city’s planning commission and ultimately the city council. Not tomorrow, much to the chagrin of state-elected officials and at least one NIC trustee, who voiced opposition
Viking Homes received approval from the Planning Commission to build 79 units including five commercial spaces on Ramsey Road, north of Kathleen. Architectural renderings show a three to four-story complex that stays under 45 feet where they could build much higher given the zoning. Architects, Bernardo Wills, and builder, Viking Homes, were careful to preserve
Three city council members (English, Evans, and Wood) approved the return of a “party bike” tour to Coeur d’Alene. Dan Gookin communicated with neighbors and vowed to remove the item from the consent calendar–a move which prompts discussion and an additional vote specific to this issue. Gary Cooper, who operates a segway tour in the
Cascadia Pizza recently opened a location in the former Firehouse Subs on Appleway. Now they are bringing their food truck to Independence Point. The pizza place will replace the ice cream and pretzel truck.
A four-story Residence Inn is proposed for Northwest Blvd between Emma Ave and W Davidson Ave. A public hearing will evaluate the proposal. The developer is CDA Hotel, LLC, which happens to be the same developer of the Marriott proposed on Sherman Ave.
In 2005, concerned citizens in Coeur d’Alene worked to minimize height restrictions downtown. A Spokesman Review article, here, specifically stated the “proposal isn’t in response to a seven-story building planned for 609 E. Sherman between the Potlatch Building and a new office for Hatch Mueller.” Our photo, nearly 20 years later, shows the condos towering
As city council meeting kicked off, Mayor Hammond shared news that he is “[ninety percent certain the Roosevelt isn’t going anywhere].” The community room, packed with citizens, erupted in applause. Mr. Hammond as apparently found another buyer for the property, a 1905 structure called The Roosevelt Inn, formerly the Roosevelt School, which was under contract
Our team photographed many stages of the construction project so far. Here’s the latest for those who don’t frequent downtown CdA. The Thomas George condos in downtown CdA, on Front street, are slowly but surely rising into the skyline.
Atlas waterfront will soon offer its first commercial gathering place. The coffee shop promises great views and a variety of carefully crafted coffee and tea. Check out their website here.
In the evolving landscape of democracy, one truth remains constant: voting is the cornerstone of societal progress. It’s not only a civic duty but a profound expression of individual agency and collective will. Yet, despite its significance, voter turnout often lags behind in the United States of America. For instance, in 2016 the voter turnout
