Pullman Arts Commission Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Pullman Arts Commission Meeting Regular Meeting 6:00 PM Young Room, Neill Public Library * Page 1. Pullman Arts Commission Order of Business: Unless cancelled, the regular meetings of the Pullman Arts Commission are held on the last Tuesday of each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Young Room - Neill Public Library, 210 N Grand Ave, Pullman, WA 99163 Notices of cancellation or special meetings, complete board agendas, and meeting minutes are posted on this web site. 2. Instructions to make public comment 2.01 Pre-Registration Steps 3. Call to Order 4. Agenda 4.01 Roll Call 4.02 Approval of the minutes from the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting. 3 4-28-2026 PAC Mtg Minutes.pdf 5. Regular Business 5.01 City Art Inventory/Site Plan 5.02 City Comprehensive Plan 6 4. 2027 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 4 Amendments_DRAFT 05.19.26.pdf 5.03 Rotating Art Exhibit at City Hall 5.04 Project Updates 5.05 Next Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. 6. New Business 6.01 New Business from any member of the Pullman Arts Commission Page 1 of 30  6.02 New Business from any member of the public. 7. Adjournment 7.01 A motion to adjourn the meeting Page 2 of 30  MINUTES OF THE PULLMAN ARTS COMMISSION April 28, 2026 A Regular Meeting of the Pullman Arts Commission was held on April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Leonard and Edna Young Conference Room at Neill Public Library. 1. Call to Order – Desiree Greystone called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. City Liaison Lori Lewis was present. 2. Agenda A. Roll Call Pullman Arts Commission: Desiree Greystone Chair Joanne Kim Commission Member Kira MacPherson Commission Member David Schneider Commission Member Vacant Commission Member Lori Lewis City Liaison Also Present: JJ Martin, Tourism Director – Pullman Chamber, Vanessa and Richard Martinez Excused: Mark Anderson Commission Member Unexcused: Darryl Singleton Commission Member B. Commissioner David Schneider motioned to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2026 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Kira MacPherson seconded the motion. Members voted and the minutes were approved as submitted. 3. Regular Business A. City Art Inventory/Site Plan i. No one has added any art to the GIS, but now that the weather is getting nice Commissioner Greystone asked that everyone make an attempt to get out in the community and walk and snap photos as they are walking. B. City Comprehensive Plan i. Commissioners have not reviewed the document that was forwarded to them, but will do so prior to the May meeting as Ariel Medeiros will be in attendance to discuss and get final approval. Lori pulled up the document, and pointed out the highlights to them, so they could see where in the document they were located. C. Rotating Art Exhibit at City Hall i. Commissioner Greystone is still working on writing the proposal for the Rotating Art Exhibit to give to Sean Wells, but should have something by the next meeting, she also needs to go to City Hall to measure the walls to find a smaller hanging system for the artwork. Page 3 of 30  ii. Commissioner Schneider looked at the Redmond application and has given us the criteria that needs to be included in the application for the Pullman application for the Rotating Art Exhibit for City Hall and includes the following information: a. Contact Information: Name, address, phone number and email b. Artist Statement (not to exceed 100 words): Describe your artistic process, inspirations, techniques, subject matter and/or relation to the theme. c. Artwork Description: Details on each artwork submitted including the name of the artist (as you would like it to appear on the label), artwork title, year made, artistic medium, artwork dimensions (h” x w” x (d” if applicable)), weight in pounds, and whether the artwork is for sale (if, so please share the price and the price and broker contact information) d. Provide an image of the artwork. 4. New Business A. Discussion of Local Arts Events i. The Commission invited the Chamber to discuss local art events. JJ Martin, Tourism Director reported that the Chamber is no longer having the 3Forks Arts Festival as they don’t have the staff to do multiple large events, and they have the 4th of July Celebration, National Lentil Festival, Holiday Fest, and a 4th event that he can’t talk about yet, as they are trying to lock down contracts. ii. Discussion followed about the many different Pullman organizations, particularly focused on downtown, and how they are trying to do more events to support downtown Pullman and some of those events are focused on the arts. A key point of the discussion is that there needs to be better communication and cooperation between these groups as we can do better and accomplish more together. iii. There was also discussion about the Creative Arts District and what that entails, as it was mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan, and JJ Martin wanted to know more about it. B. Thomas Dambo Troll Sculpture Presentation i. Vanessa Martinez presented a proposal to bring a Thomas Dambo Troll Sculpture to Pullman. Her presentation was thoughtful and provided both costs ($200K- $400K) and benefits to the City. ii. JJ Martin indicated that there was great interest in the project and that it was on the Chambers 2027 list of projects, and that they would like to invite the artist to the National Lentil Festival for further discussion about the idea. iii. Discussion followed on possible fundraising, donors and grants as well as locations for the sculpture. C. New Business from any member of the Pullman Arts Commission i. Commissioner Kim will be cooking for an event on May 14th at 6pm ii. Commissioner Greystone has an open call to artist which closed on May 2, for a new exhibit which opens with the start of Art Walk on May 16th. D. New Business from any members of the public. - None 5. Adjournment: Commissioner Schneider moved to adjourn; Commissioner MacPherson seconded the motion. All voted and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Minutes Taken By: Page 4 of 30 Lori C Lewis Printed Name Page 5 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Acknowledgments Ann Parks Councilmember, Ward 1 Ariel Medeiros, AICP Assistant Planner Bryan MacDonald Councilmember, Ward 1 Bethany Johnson Assistant Planner Eric Fejeran Councilmember, At-Large Jeromy Moore, CBO Building Official Nathan Weller Councilmember, Ward 2 Allen Luke Building Inspector Pat Wright Councilmember, Ward 3 Brent Bjornberg Building Inspector Tawny Szumlas Councilmember, Ward 3 Joseph Whitney Building Inspector Trevor Vance Councilmember, Ward 2 Rick Henderson Building Inspector Sean Miller Economic Development Manager Sam Jenkins GIS Administrator Francis A. Benjamin Mayor Eliud Flores Saenz GIS Analyst Sean Wells, P.E. City Administrator Cristin Capwell Administrative Assistant Aaron Breshears Chief of Police Ahna Forrest Administrative Specialist Kurt Dahmen Parks & Facilities Director Cynthia Carey Administrative Specialist Jeff Elbracht Finance & Administrative Services Director RJ Lott, AICP Community Development Director Ryan Scharnhorst Fire Chief John Anderson Chair Stacie Echanove Library Services Director Brent Carper Vice Chair Frank Mulcahy, P.E. Public Works Director Angela Taylor Jeff Joswig-Jones Joe O’Callaghan Lorena O’English Scott Hodge i City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 6 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Acronyms ACS U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (FAA Location ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ID) ADT Average Daily Traffic RCW Revised Code of Washington AMI Area Median Income RTPO Regional Transportation Planning Organization ARC Airport Reference Code SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (FAA BAS Best Available Science Location ID) BMP Best Management Practice SEWEDA Southeast Washington Economic Development City City of Pullman Association DAR Dial-A-Ride SEPA State Environmental Policy Act DUA Dwelling Units per Acre SFCC Spokane Falls Community College EA Environmental Assessment SFPR South Fork of the Palouse River FAA Federal Aviation Administration SMA Shoreline Management Act FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency SMP Shoreline Management Master Program FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact SR State Route GMA Growth Management Act SWMP Stormwater Management Program HAMFI US HUD Area Median Family Income SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats IPZ Innovation Partnership Zone TAZ Transportation Analysis Zone LOS Level of Service UGA Urban Growth Area mph Miles per Hour UGB Urban Growth Boundary NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System USDA United States Department of Agriculture NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service US HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban NRPA National Recreation and Park Association Development OFM Washington State Office of Financial Management USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Services PAFC Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center USGS United States Geological Survey PBAC Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee WA DOE Washington State Department of Ecology PCC Pullman City Code WA DOR Washington State Department of Revenue Plan City of Pullman Comprehensive Plan WDFW Washington State Department of Fish and PRCC Palouse River and Coulee City Wildlife PMRA Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport WSU Washington State University PROS Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation ii City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 7 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Contents 1 Plan Foundation ## Introduction ## Purpose ## Applicability ## City Government Structure ## Process ## Public Input ## Alternative Scenarios ## Using the Comprehensive Plan ## Organization ## Related Plans ## Amending the Comprehensive Plan ## 2 Vision & Framework ## Context ## Vision Statement ## Framework Principles ## 3 Land Use ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Existing Land Use ## Urban Growth Areas ## Shoreline Master Program ## Critical Areas ## Natural Heritage Conservation ## Economic Development ## Land Use Plan ## Zoning ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Growth & Quality of Life ## iii City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 8 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Contents Natural Environment ## View, Light, & Glare Conditions ## ADA Accessibility ## Goals & Policies ## Growth & Annexations ## Public Participation ## Neighborhoods ## Residential Uses ## Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial, & Public Uses ## Washington State University ## Public Health ## Natural Environment ## 4 Community Design ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Regional Setting & Landscape ## Neighborhood Design Context ## Gateways ## Signage, Wayfinding, & Public Art ## Historic & Cultural Resources ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Goals & Policies ## 5 Housing ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Housing Availability ## Housing Stock Age ## Housing Costs ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Future Housing Supply ## Housing Affordability & Variety ## Infill Development ## Walkability ## Housing Condition Trends ## iv City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 9 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Contents Goals & Policies ## 6 Transportation ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Streets & Highways ## Transit ## Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities ## Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport ## Railroad ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Traffic Trips ## Roadway Network ## Multimodal Transportation ## Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport ## Transit ## Parking ## Traffic Calming ## Bypass ## Bicycle & Pedestrian ## Goals & Policies ## 7 Parks & Open Space ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Existing Facilities & Level of Service ## General Obligation Bonds No. 1 & No. 2 ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Community Cohesion ## Partnership with Local Organization ## Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan ## Goals & Policies ## 8 Capital Facilities ## Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## v City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 10 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Contents Community Services ## Utilities ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Goals & Policies ## 9 Implementation ## Introduction ## Actions ## Appendices Appendix A: Population, Demographics, & Housing ## Appendix B: Developed vs. Vacant Land ## Appendix C: Economic Development ## vi City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 11 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Exhibits Exhibit 1 Pullman Planning Area ## Exhibit 2 Alternative Scenario A 2013 Comprehensive Plan Preferred ## Exhibit 3 Alternative Scenarios Housing Comparison ## Exhibit 4 Alternative Scenario Employment Comparison ## Exhibit 5 Shoreline Environmental Designations, 2020 ## Exhibit 6 Wetland and Floodplains, 2020 ## Exhibit 7 NRCS Representative Slopes, 2015 ## Exhibit 8 Prime Farmland Soils, 2015 ## Exhibit 9 Probability of Moderate Earthquake ## Exhibit 10 Existing Population, Employment, & Projected (2060) Population ## Exhibit 11 Land Use Plan Designations ## Exhibit 12 Land Use Plan Map, 2060 ## Exhibit 13 Land Use Plan Acres in the City & UGA, 2060 ## Exhibit 14 Dwelling Types, 2019 ## Exhibit 15 Travel Time to Work, 2019 ## Exhibit 16 Future Housing Needs, 2020-2060 ## Exhibit 17 Pullman Traffic Volumes, 2020 ## Exhibit 18 Pullman Roadway Functional Classification, 2020 ## Exhibit 19 Pullman Bicycle Network ## Exhibit 20 Pullman Trails & Pathways ## Exhibit 21 Preferred Alternative: Scenario A Modified 2013 Comprehensive Plan Trips ## Exhibit 22 Practical Route Alternatives Matrix ## Exhibit 2223 Map of Existing Parks & Recreation Facilities, 2020 ## Exhibit 2324 Existing Community Services, 2020 ## Exhibit 2425 Implementation Action – Land Use ## Exhibit 2526 Implementation Action – Community Design ## Exhibit 2627 Implementation Action – Housing ## Exhibit 2728 Implementation Action – Transportation ## Exhibit 2829 Implementation Action – Parks & Open Space ## Exhibit 2930 Implementation Action – Capital Facilities ## Exhibit 3031 Population Trends, 1890-2019 ## Exhibit 3132 Rate of Population Growth, 2010-2018 ## vii City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 12 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Exhibits Exhibit 3233 Historic and Projected Population/Enrollment for Whitman County City of Pullman, & WSU, 2000-2060 ## Exhibit 3334 Median Age, 2015-2019 ## Exhibit 3435 City, County, & State Age Profile, 2019 ## Exhibit 3536 Household Types, 2015-2019 ## Exhibit 3637 Education Attainment, 2019 ## Exhibit 3738 Household Income, 2019 ## Exhibit 3839 Housing Tenure Share, 2019 ## Exhibit 3940 Pullman Urban Area Household and Group Quarter Population, 2019 ## Exhibit 4041 Share of Population Living in Same House 1 Year Ago, 2019 ## Exhibit 4142 Vacancy Rate by Tenure, 2018 ## Exhibit 4243 Housing Stock, 1995-2019 ## Exhibit 4344 Pullman Building Permits, 2015-2019 ## Exhibit 45 Units Permitted, 2015 – 2025 ## Exhibit 4447 Occupied Residential Dwellings, Year Built, 2018 ## Exhibit 4547 Cost Burden by Tenure, 2017 ## Exhibit 4648 Rental Units Available by Income Bracket, 2017 ## Exhibit 4749 Ownership Housing Affordability Analysis ## Exhibit 4850 Acers of Developed and Vacant Land, 2020 ## Exhibit 4951 Top Employers in Pullman, 2021 ## Exhibit 5050 Civilian Employment by Industry, 2019 ## Exhibit 5153 Pullman Employment by Occupation, 2010 and 2018 ## Exhibit 5254 Comparison of Employment by Occupation, 2019 ## Exhibit 5355 City of Pullman Revenue by Fund ## Exhibit 5456 Estimated Per Capita Retail Sales Trends, 2010-2018 ## Exhibit 5557 Construction Industry Percentage of all Taxable Retail Sales, 2010-2018 ## viii City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 13 of 30 Introduction ## Conditions & Trends ## Opportunities & Constraints ## Goals & Policies ## Implementation ## Comprehensive Plan 9 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 14 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design The Community Design Element supports the Plan Vision Statement by establishing policies that promote protection and enhancement of historic Architectural and urban design play a key role in creating and maintaining a and cultural resources that contribute to vibrant, livable community, and the design of public spaces and neighborhoods Pullman’s unique sense of place. Other contributes to the city’sPullman’s character and unique sense of place. The policies acknowledge local rivers and Community Design Element describes current design patterns in Pullman’s urban streams as aesthetic resources that environment and the neighborhoods that define it. The Element identifies enhance the community. opportunities and constraints related to Community Design in Pullman and This element directly supports the identifies policies to guide future development of the city’sPullman’s-built following Framework Principles: environment. ▪ Defined and welcoming sense of place ▪ Diverse and thriving economy ▪ Healthy and valued natural environment As described in Chapter 1, Plan Foundation Pullman is located in southeastern Washington’s Palouse region, a tapestry of rolling hills, wheat fields, and winding river valleys. The cityPullman is centered on the confluence of the Missouri Flat Creek, Dry Fork Creek, and the South Fork of the Palouse RiverSFPR, and the surrounding hills create the structure for Pullman’s four major neighborhoods. This picturesque landscape provides a unique backdrop for Pullman as it continues to forge its identity as a community that respects its rural setting and agricultural roots while looking forward to a future fueled by higher education and high-tech innovation. 10 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 15 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design As described in the Land Use Element, Downtown Pullman sits in the valley formed by the surrounding hills, located at the junction of several waterways. Downtown is the heart of Pullman’s historic business district, and it hosts a collection of well-preserved historic buildings, public parks, and connections to the Downtown River Walk trail. While Downtown contains some of Pullman’s best examples of historic architecture and high-quality architectural design, the area also experiences storefront vacancy levels that are higher than ideal, leading to declining physical appearance of some buildings. Most of Pullman’s public gathering spaces are concentrated in Downtown, while the WSU campus is another social hub that could be more strongly connected for the benefit of all Pullman community members. Downtown locations provide citizens community members and visitors with social spaces and showcase the neighborhood’s design character. ▪ High Street Plaza: Located adjacent to the historic Flatiron building between SE Paradise and E Main Streets, this small plaza hosts outdoor music concerts and outdoor seating. Improvements to lighting and landscaping, along with construction of a stage/performance area, could improve public use of this space as a concert venue. ▪ Pine Street Plaza: This public space is located near the trestle across the river SFPR and is one of the most active public spaces in the cityPullman. It provides outdoor seating for adjacent restaurants and connects Downtown to the riverfront trail system. It also provides a venue for outdoor music concerts. Lighting and access improvements could further improve the appearance of this space and attract more visitors to Downtown. The Downtown Plan identifies treating Pine Street like an extension of the Pine Street Plaza, increasing the quality for pedestrians. ▪ Downtown Riverwalk: This trail provides pedestrian and bicycle connections between Downtown and the broader regional trail network. Additional access, landscaping, and safety improvements would increase usage of this trail and offer community members improved non-motorized connections between urban and rural environments. ▪ Cougar Plaza: This public space is located south of the Neill Public Library and is a visual amenity for those entering Pullman from NW Davis Way. The small public area has benches, a grassy area, and a donor wall. Additional landscaping, lighting, and upkeep of the space would improve the visual impact of the area. Commented [MA1]: DPA, Port, Chamber addition. While the district has a well-defined walkable street grid, the area is also a crossroads of major vehicle transportation routes, leading to high levels of vehicle traffic, including trucks. Such a large number of automobiles moving through the area detracts from the pedestrian streetscape, and a lack of adequate signage and crossing signals pose challenges for pedestrians moving through the area. For example, lights at Pine Street should not go red until a pedestrian is crossing. Prominent traffic signage and utility infrastructure (power lines, utility poles, etc.) also detract from the architectural character and pedestrian focus of Downtown. 11 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 16 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Pioneer Hill, located southeast of Downtown, is an established residential neighborhood, primarily characterized by single-family homes with tightly-gridded, walkable streets and extensive tree cover. Much of the neighborhood is within walking distance of Downtown, the new City Hall, Pioneer Center, and several gathering and cultural spaces. It is bounded by commercial districts on the west and south and the SR 270 corridor on the east. Pioneer Hill is also located within walking distance of Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, and several parks, including Lawson Gardens, Kruegel Park, and City Playfield. Sunnyside Hill forms the southwest quadrant of the cityPullman. Like Pioneer Hill, much of this neighborhood is within walking distance of Downtown. In contrast to Pioneer Hill, the street pattern is larger, characterized by curving roads and cul-de-sacs. The eastern portion of the study area near SR 27 (S Grand Avenue) is characterized by commercial development and established residential areas, while the western portion of the neighborhood consists of newer residential development, including newly constructed single- and multi-family residences. Sunnyside Hill is also walking distance to Sunnyside Park and other community spacesSunnyside Elementary School. Located in the northwest quadrant of the cityPullman, Military Hill contains a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial development; the area is experiencing greater growth compared to other quadrant neighborhoods. Similar to Sunnyside Hill, this neighborhood includes commercial development along the major transportation corridor with established residential areas behind. Farther to the northwest, newer residential development is characterized by larger, more suburban block patterns and cul-de-sacs. This area is also home to Pullman High School, Jefferson Elementary School, Kamiak Elementary School, Military Hill Park, and the Pullman Aquatic CenterSchweitzer Wellbeing Center. In 1890, Washington Agricultural College Experiment Station and School of Science was founded. It was later called Washington State College and is now Washington State University (WSU). Growth of the school led to the development of the neighborhoods of College Hill and Military Hill in the eastern and northern areas of the cityPullman, respectively. College Hill North area contains many apartment buildings and is the main housing area for many students but lacks other amenities seen around town including parks and grocery stores. Commented [MA2]: From December 11, 2025 meeting. 12 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 17 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Continued growth of the schoolWSU has required students, faculty, and staff to find housing in the other residential neighborhoods of Pullman.1 In 2009, the City adopted the College Hill Core Neighborhood Plan, a subarea plan incorporated by reference into this Comprehensive Plan. It contains a vision, goals, and implementation strategies, providing for a safe and vibrant neighborhood, a mix of housing types and commercial and institutional uses, well-maintained properties and housing, superior infrastructure, sufficient parking balancing residential character, historic protection, public and private open space, community collaboration, and more. A portion of College Hill has been designated as the College Hill Historic District, a single-family residential housing district primarily housing staff, faculty, and students of WSU. The district District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2006. The area of the district District is 23.7 acres, and it is bounded roughly by NE Stadium Way on the north, NE B Street on the east, NE Howard Street on the south, and properties on the west side of NE Indiana Street on the west. Of the 146 buildings and structures within the districtDistrict, 113 are considered to contribute to its historic character. The period of significance for the district District is 1888 to 1946.2 All of the properties in the district District are located on the north slope of College Hill. The properties within this district District are characterized by long, narrow, and rectilinear property lines. Many properties are set back from the street and have open front yards. Many of the properties back onto alleys that provide access to garages and parking. The predominant house styles are Colonial Revival (29%), Tudor Revival (14%), and Bungalow/Craftsman (30%).3 Most of the streets on College Hill are narrow, and parking is a perennial problem for community members. This problem has been made worse as more of the single-family homes are converted into apartments or multi-tenant structures. The City of Pullman recognizes the need to rehabilitate the College Hill Historic District and its environs by enhancing neighborhood and housing conditions and expanding vehicle parking options. City plans state that new development within this district should be designed using standards that are consistent with the character of this historic neighborhood, however, these standards need to be created. Paths and trails within city limits extend more than 16 miles, including a portion of the seven-mile-long Bill Chipman Palouse Trail connecting Pullman and Moscow, ID. 1 National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, College Hill Historic District, 2006. 2 Washington State Historic Preservation Office, NPS Form 10-900: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for College Hill Historic District, 2006. 3 Ibid. 13 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 18 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Implementation of the Pullman Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation Plan, Pullman Parks & Recreation, and the Washington State UniversityWSU Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, can help connect Pullman’s community members with destinations and offer recreation and commute opportunities. The City’s Complete Streets policies and street design standards can help extend and expand the trail, sidewalks, and bicycle routes in the CityPullman. Other opportunities include transfer of the northern ring road to the County and City where multimodal transportation can be proposed. Also, repurposing unneeded rail lines for active transportation (walking and biking) could also be pursued. For more information and relevant policies see the Transportation and Capital Facilities Elements. Two primary highways, SR 27, and SR 270, connect Pullman to the surrounding region and divide the city intocreate the neighborhood quadrants. These highways carry most of the vehicle traffic coming into and leaving Pullman. As these routes descend into Pullman from the surrounding hills, they offer opportunities to establish formal gateways and improving signage to the cityPullman that provide a sense of arrival to visitors and emphasize Pullman’s community identity, such as the Welcome Wayside on Davis Way. Other gateway opportunities include trail heads, such as at the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. Within the CityPullman, additional gateway locations would help define neighborhood boundaries, such as those for Downtown. Outreach to Downtown stakeholders indicates a desire for more formal boundaries and clearer branding for Downtown, which could be accomplished through entry signage or public art at strategic locations. Potential Downtown gateway locations include the intersection of Grand Avenue and SE Paradise Street and the intersection of SE Paradise Street and Main Street. As described under Neighborhood Design Context, Pullman’s neighborhoods have distinct characteristics, and Downtown serves as the social, commercial, and cultural hub of the cityPullman. However, recent public outreach and stakeholder engagement as part of development of the Downtown Master Plan indicates ambiguity in the community about the boundaries of Downtown and connections between major community activity centers. A comprehensive branding and wayfinding strategy, including common signage designs, promotes a unified community identity and offers community members and visitors improved awareness of, and access to, public spaces and community amenities. 14 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 19 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Commented [MA3]: Arts Commission Addition. Inclusion of the arts throughout Pullman will benefit and impact residents, the economic ecosystem, and community and social gathering. An Arts Action Fund study found that the personal benefits of the arts extend beyond the individual to the community.4 72% of survey participants in the study believe that “arts and culture provides shared experiences with people of different races, ethnicities, ages, beliefs, and identities (gender, political, national origin).” 63% agree that the arts “help me better understand other cultures in my community,” and 78% believe “the arts are a positive experience in a troubled world.” The arts can benefit individuals as well. According to research from the Americans for the Arts Action Fund, 9-in-10 American adults believe that it is important for students to receive an education in the arts (including dance, media arts, music, theater, visual arts, and literature): elementary school (92%), middle school (93%), and high school (89%). The impact resonates in interdisciplinary ways, where arts-trained innovators are 74% more insightful than their peers;5 the innovation outputs of teams who had arts-based training showed 111% greater insight into the challenge, a 74% greater ability to identify a relevant problem, a 43% improvement in problem solving, and 68% more impact.6 Economic impact from the arts includes greater participation in local events and programs, where people and families will enjoy other community offerings around arts and cultural events. The Arts Livability Impact Study, conducted by ArtsFund Research, showed that state arts funding can increase hotel and motel tax revenue by 110% in rural areas compared to urban areas. 7 That’s $21 per capital in rural communities vs. $10 in urban. However, Whitman County, received $0 in state arts funding per capital in 2022. 8 The Arts Livability Impact Study also indicated that “increasing the number of arts organizations is associated with a slightly larger drop in inequality in rural areas compared to urban areas.” Statistically arts non-profits have 3% lower levels of income inequality among residents. 4 Americans for the Arts, Action Fund, https://www.artsactionfund.org/arts-advocacy-tools-resources. 5 Hindi, N. “The Role of Art in Innovation Skills Development,” 2016, information retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/role-art- innovation-skills-development-nir-h-/. 6 Ibid. 7 Livability Impact Study of the Arts, ArtsFund, https://www.artsfund.org/lis/. 8 ArtsFund, https://dataarts.smu.edu/interactives/ArtsFund/. 15 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 20 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Public art in Pullman is generally limited, and more widespread use would provide opportunities to reinforce community identity, along with providing aesthetic interest for visitors to these spaces. Pine Street Plaza, located adjacent to the trestle across the river, features a mural by local artist Patrick Siler, and Cougar Plaza at the corner of Grand Avenue and NE Olsen Street, features a public sculpture installation and signage for both the City of Pullman and WSU. Additional art has been added to the Downtown area9, including: Commented [MA4]: From December 11, 2025 meeting. ▪ Murals added to the Hotel McCoy by Rebecca Lloyd and Joe Hedge; ▪ Black Lives Matter by Jiemei Lin; ▪ Mural on the Sanctuary Building by Poppy Edge, Audrey Anderson, and Julia Kolde; ▪ Riverside Mural behind the 400 block of E Main by Tori Shao, Sarah Barnett, and Bobbie Ryder; ▪ Greystone Grand Gallery and Gifts by Amy McKenna; ▪ High Street Plaza Wings Mural by Anna Maria and Garren Shannon; ▪ Pups and Cups Mural by CJ Roberts; and ▪ Train Murals at Heros N Sports by Deborah Allen Pullman is a member ofparticipates in the Certified Local Government Program, which helps local governments preserve historic and Commented [MA5]: Historic Preservation Commission cultural resources by providing access to financial and technical assistance through the National Historic Preservation Act. Certified change. Local Governments may also apply for grants, offer Special Tax Valuation to locally listed properties, and receive assistance and training from the State Historic Preservation Office. The Downtown Historic Survey of PullmanReconnaissance Survey for Downtown Pullman was conducted in 2014 by Annie Doyon and Kathryn Burk-Hise to catalog historic resources. The survey determined that five of the survey sites appearrecommended the following sites as individually eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places; these include: Commented [MA6]: Historic Preservation Commission change. ▪ Washington National Guard Armory ▪ Cordova Theater 9 Downtown Pullman Association, Mural Walking Tour, 2025, information retrieved from https://www.downtownpullman.org/downtown-murals. 10 A.D. Preservation, Reconnaissance Survey for Downtown Pullman, Whitman County, Washington, 2014. 16 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 21 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design ▪ Anawalt/Mason Building ▪ Jackson Block/Grand Theater ▪ Old Post Office Portions of the survey area are were recommended as potentially eligible for listing as a historic district in the National Register; 36 of Commented [MA7]: Historic Preservation Commission the survey sites would be included as contributing sites within that district. The majority of the area appears eligible for a downtown change. historic district. The period of significance, which includes all of the city’sPullman’s major building style trends, spans from around 1890 to around 1960. The Maple Street Historic SurveyHistoric Building Inventory of the Maple Street-Maiden Land Neighborhood was conducted in 2013 by Rain Shadow Research Inc and surveyed 36 buildings in the area bounded roughly by Maple Street to the west, Palouse Street to the south, Maiden Lane, and Opal Street to the east and Colorado Street to the north. Small alterations to a historic building, such as replacing windows or doors with use of non-period materials or technology, can significantly decrease the historical integrity of a building. Due to these kinds of renovations, 32 of the 36 buildings inventoried have lost considerable historical value. Three of the buildings in the area remain largely intact and were determined recommended to be eligible for listing on the National Register under Commented [MA8]: Historic Preservation Commission Criterion C (historical significance derived from design or construction). These are three houses located at: change. ▪ 625 Maple Street ▪ 635 Maple Street ▪ 410 Spaulding Street The survey also determined that several prominent local people owned and lived in the house at 455 Campus Street, which makes itand recommended it as eligible for listing on the National Register under Criterion B (historical significance derived from association Commented [MA9]: Historic Preservation Commission with the lives of persons significant in our past). change. 11 Rain Shadow Research, Historic Building Inventory of the Maple Street-Maiden Lane Neighborhood, 2013, information retrieved from https://pullman-wa.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/document/aa44eb58-78fb-47a5-af4c-58ff9a877296. 17 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 22 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design The Historic Property Inventory for the McGee Subdivision Intensive Survey Project was conducted in 2022 by Plateau Archaeological Investigations and surveyed 49 properties in the area bounded roughly by NE Stadium Way on the north, portions of NE B Street and NE C Street on the west, NE Colorado Street on the south, and NE Lake Street on the east. The area is primarily homes built prior to 1950. A majority of the properties surveyed were found to be debilitated or extensively altered, and the introduction of new apartment buildings has caused the area to lack the look and feel of the original neighborhood. The survey recommended that the McGee subdivision was not eligible for a National Register of Historic Places District but five properties were recommended as eligible for listing due to integrity and under either Criterion B (associated with the lives of significant persons) or Criterion C (historical significance derived from design or construction). These are the houses located at: ▪ 1015 NE Alpha Road (Criterion C) ▪ 845 NE C Street (Criterion B) ▪ 905 NE C Street (Criterion B) ▪ 930 NE D Street (Criterion C) ▪ 1000 NE D Street (Criterion C) The Historic Context Study of the Chinese Community in Pullman was conducted in 2023 by Painter Preservation and research the Chinese community in Pullman between 1860 and 1970. The study examined the role that Chinese immigrants played in developing the Palouse (especially the railroads), the impacts of Chinese immigrants and their descendants, recounted the intense prejudice the Chinese population suffered during the westward expansion, and illuminated the anti-Chinese violence around the turn of the 20th century. Three properties were found to be locally significant for their associations with the local Chinese population: ▪ Oriental Café at 226 E Main Street: Charlie Kee Eng (AKA Charlie Wong) opened the first Chinese restaurant in Pullman. After his death, his son Tommy took over the business with his cousin George. Tommy’s son Kenny and his wife Eleanor also assisted with the business. 12 Plateau Archaeological Investigations, Historic Property Inventory for the McGee Subdivision Intensive Survey Project, Whitman County, Washington, 2022, information retrieved from https://pullman-wa.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/document/18a3d078-b054- 4989-bcc3-8eb18c943c39. 13 Painter Preservation, Historic Context Study of the Chinese Community in Pullman, 1860-1970, 2023, information retrieved from https://pullman-wa.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/document/98b31442-15e3-4d47-a6f1-f05abc2d9bd0. 18 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 23 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design ▪ Oriental Restaurant at 300 S Grand Avenue: Tommy Eng (son of Charlie Eng) renamed the Oriental Café to the Oriental Restaurant and moved locations from E Main Street to S Grand Avenue. After Tommy retired, Kenny and Eleanor took over and brought in his brother Albert to the family business. Albert bought two McDonald’s franchises (one on S Grand Avenue and one on NE Stadium Way) and Kenny opened an Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant on S Grand Avenue. ▪ Don’s Midway Grocery at 640 NE Maiden Lane: Don Lee and his wife Julia established the grocery store and operated a Chinese restaurant. The building has apartments above and below the grocery on the main level. The Lees’ left a substantial donation to the WSU Foundation, which has been used to provide scholarships in the Lees’ name. There are 10 sites in Pullman currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These are: ▪ Thompson Hall and Stevens Hall on the WSU campus ▪ United Presbyterian Church (Greystone Church) at 430 NE Maple Street ▪ William Swain house at West 315 W Main Street ▪ Gladish Building (Pullman High School) at 115 NW State Street ▪ Old Post Office Building at 245 SE Paradise Street ▪ Cordova Theater at 135 N Grand Avenue ▪ College Hill Historic District ▪ Star Route and Palouse Street Brick Road, which consists of one-block portions of NE Maple and NE Palouse Streets ▪ Northern Pacific Railway Depot at 330 N Grand Avenue. With assistance and technical advice from City staff, the City of Pullman’s Historic Preservation Commission manages the conservation of local historic resources. The Commission, consisting of seven appointed members, acts as the primary resource for information and matters relating to the city’sPullman’s history and historic resources. The Commission maintains the Pullman Register of Historic Places, which currently consists of the following properties. ▪ St. James Episcopal Church (Ruby Oak Apartments) at 600 NE Oak Street; ▪ Star Route and Palouse Street Brick Road; ▪ Pullman Veterans’ Memorial located at the northeast corner of E Main and NE Spring Streets; 14 National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places Data Downloads, Spreadsheet of NRHP Listed Properties, 2025, information retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/data-downloads.htm. 15 City of Pullman Historic Preservation Commission, Pullman Register of Historic Places, 2025, information retrieved from https://www.pullman- wa.gov/government/boards_commissions___committees/historic_preservation_commission.php. 19 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 24 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design ▪ Kappa Delta Sorority at 520 NE Howard Street; ▪ Drucker House at 965 NE B Street; ▪ Phelps House at 970 NE Monroe Street; ▪ A. A. and Pearl Rounds House at 630 NE Garfield Street; ▪ Anawalt House at 1125 NE Monroe Street; ▪ Hollingbery House at 1120 NE Indiana Street; ▪ McCulloch House at 1110 NE Indiana Street; ▪ McKee-Kennedy House at 1045 NE Monroe Street; ▪ United Presbyterian Church (Greystone Church) at 430 NE Maple Street; ▪ Weller House at 630 NE Illinois Street; ▪ Horner House at 1040 NE Creston Lane; and ▪ Osburn House at 635 NE Illinois Street. ▪ Brigham House at 1105 NE Monroe Street ▪ Bracken House at 635 NE Michigan Street ▪ Franklin Elementary School at 240 SE Dexter Street ▪ Pullman Telephone Exchange at 125 NW Olsen Street ▪ Gould House at 920 NE D Street ▪ Snyder Cottage at 930 NE D Street Community members and property owners recognize and value the unique aesthetic setting and historic character of the cityPullman. Promoting high-quality urban design helps foster a strong community identity, and preservation of and integration with historic resources is a high priority for the City. The community sees an opportunity to implement balanced design standards where appropriate to ensure that new development can occur but will also be consistent with community design principles and the historic character of the neighborhood. The College Hill Core Neighborhood Plan identifies a need for design standards to ensure new development is consistent with the historic character of the College Hill Historic District. Pullman’s greatest opportunity and challenge is forging a new identity that reflects its agricultural roots and highlights the natural setting of the Palouse region, while also looking to the future. Pullman’s community design should also celebrate its historic relationship with Washington State UniversityWSU and the role played by the school University and its students, while not being overshadowed by them. Downtown and historic College Hill provide great opportunities for reinforcing community identity in the region and framing Pullman’s relationship with WSU. The Pullman Downtown Master Plan identifies key actions for continuing growth and helping Downtown reach its full potential. These include the following: 20 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 25 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design ▪ Identify, preserve, and enhance significant cultural and historic locations that contribute to the district’s history and identity. Achieve this through strengthened historic preservation programs and design review. ▪ Continue improvement of public spaces and the pedestrian environment to make Downtown comfortable, attractive, and people- focused. Improvements to pedestrian circulation, connections to the river, and streetscape amenities (seating, bicycle racks, and street trees), can all promote the image of Downtown as a vibrant place that is open to visitors. ▪ Activate public spaces through improvements to streetscapes and plazas. ▪ Formalize Downtown’s boundaries and improve wayfinding and signage to help orient visitors and reinforce connections between Downtown and the WSU campus, which is nearby. However, Downtown’s location at the crossroads of several major transportation corridors has led to high volumes of vehicle traffic through the area, which interferes with pedestrian circulation and makes the streetscape less inviting. Balancing the parking needs of Downtown housing and businesses against these pedestrian streetscape concerns is an ongoing challenge for planning efforts in the neighborhood. Further, railroad infrastructure is no longer in use in Downtown, and could better be utilized as potential trails, adding to the walkability of the neighborhood. The College Hill Core Neighborhood Plan identifies key actions for continuing improvement and helping College Hill reach its full potential, including: ▪ Adopt and implement architectural design standards for new construction in the College Hill Core to improve compatibility between existing and new structures and to enhance the appearance of the built environment. ▪ Pursue a “complete streets” program for major roadways in the College Hill Core to ensure these streets are designed to be safe, attractive, and welcoming for all who use them. ▪ Coordinate as appropriate with WSU and other agencies on infrastructure improvements in the neighborhood. ▪ Explore forming a mandatory neighborhood-wide on-street parking permit system for the College Hill Core. ▪ Look for opportunities to acquire land in the College Hill Core for use as open space. The College Hill neighborhood specifically has constraints related to its historic character. It was established before the use of personal motor vehicles was widespread. The streets are narrow and do not allow for much on-street parking. The limited street parking is exacerbated by the trend of more single-family housing being converted into multifamily housing. Although the community would like to see enhanced housing conditions and expanded vehicle parking options in the College Hill neighborhood, maintaining the integrity of the historic character of the neighborhood is important. To increase public art in the community, the City could research and create various programs and policies. ▪ 1% for the Arts. The City could allocate 1% of eligible capital improvement project spending be on integrating artwork in public areas. Seattle, Port Townsend, and Bellingham have programs that could be used to create a similar program. 21 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 26 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design ▪ Creative Districts. A Creative District is a geographically defined, easily navigable area where arts, culture, and creative businesses are concentrated as part of a community’s cultural and economic life. Often considered the heart of a community, Creative Districts are vibrant places to live, work, and visit, bringing people together to experience local arts, culture, restaurants, nightlife, and other lively gathering spots.16 The City could designate areas as creative districts per RCW 43.46. The community design element addresses the livability and aesthetics of the cityPullman. The community sees opportunities to implement design standards in order to ensure that new development is consistent with the historic character of certain neighborhoods and to incorporate interconnected green areas. Key community priorities are to revitalize the central business district, improve the appearance of streetscapes and older neighborhoods, and protect local historic resources. GOAL CD 1 Promote high-quality design to enhance the appearance of the cityPullman and create a strong community identity. Policy CD 1.1 Improve and maintain community appearance through streetscape and landscape standards, including entrances to the cityPullman, streets, commercial and industrial setbacks and perimeters, and residential setbacksareas. Commented [MA10]: Student Local Advocacy Pullman change. Policy CD 1.2 Coordinate with the Grand Avenue Greenway Committee, Downtown Pullman Association, Pullman Chamber of Commerce, and other local organizations to improve the appearance of arterial streets, commercial districts, and Commented [MA11]: Not a current City Committee residential neighborhoods. Improvements could include implementation of wayfinding systems for pathways, installation of enhanced pedestrian crossing signals, provision of additional public refuse receptacles, and replacement of aging trees with native plantings. Commented [MA12]: Environmental Resilience Commission addition. Policy CD 1.3 Partner with the Downtown Pullman Association, Chamber of Commerce, and downtown businesses on assistance and incentive programs to reduce Downtown storefront vacancies and improve the physical condition Commented [MA13]: DPA, Port, Chamber addition. of buildings. Policy CD 1.4 Review for potential amendment the City’s existing development regulations that address transitions between areas of differing densities and/or land uses, including standards for screening, landscaping, view easements, Commented [MA14]: Environmental Resilience and/or building height transitions. Commission addition. Policy CD 1.5 Develop a code compliance program to identify and rehabilitate or remove blighted structures and areas in the cityPullman, and to keep properties free of refuse and debris, including a vacant building ordinance. Commented [MA15]: DPA, Port, Chamber addition. 16 Washington State Arts Commission, Creative Districts, https://www.arts.wa.gov/creative-districts/. 22 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 27 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Policy CD 1.6 Facilitate and provide funding or incentives for façade improvements on highly visible portions of commercial buildings. Policy CD 1.7 Continue to improve public spaces Downtown, including High Street Plaza, Cougar Plaza. and Pine Street Plaza, Commented [MA16]: DPA, Port, Chamber addition. with a focus on pedestrian amenities, landscaping, public art, and active use. Policy CD 1.8 Minimize the visual impact of utilities (e.g., cabinets, pedestals, poles, and bins), particularly in residential neighborhoods and downtown. Policy CD 1.9 Consider the establishment of a community design center to offer interested citizens community members a public space to create, display, and discuss design concepts for the community. Policy CD 1.10 Develop a unified design review system for Downtown, followed by expansion to other multi-family and commercial districts throughout the community. Policy CD 1.11 Develop uniform standards for sidewalks, trees, and public areas within certain districts of the cityPullman, such as Downtown, and standards for upgrading these areas. Commented [MA17]: DPA, Port, Chamber addition. Policy CD 1.12 Treat Pullman’s river and streams as community assets to be restored, protected, and showcased. Policy CD 1.13 Encourage industrial and commercial development implement best practices in the design of the building interiors and exteriors such as passive cooling, water conservation, installing drought tolerant plants, reducing light pollution, and other measures. Commented [MA18]: Moved from land use element. Policy CD 1.14 Encourage the use of energy efficient materials and appliances in remodels and new construction. Commented [MA19]: Environmental Resilience Commission addition. GOAL CD 2 Promote the design of safe and attractive public spaces and streetscapes. Policy CD 2.1 Partner with the Pullman Arts Commission, WSU, the Downtown Pullman Association, and other appropriate groups to include public art in public spaces. Policy CD 2.2 Establish Gateway locations at entryways to the cityPullman and Downtown with appropriate signage, wayfinding, Commented [MA20]: Student Local Advocacy and landscaping. Pullman addition. Policy CD 2.3 Promote the incorporation of art into community projects through partnerships with local organizations. Policy CD 2.4 Engage a local task force to revise the City’s sign code in accordance with legal standards and community desires. Policy CD 2.5 Improve multi-use paths to connect neighborhoods. In areas where no paths exist, new paths should be created to connect neighborhoods. Commented [MA21]: Pullman Civic Trust Addition Policy CD 2.7 Partner with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Pullman Association to increase amenities in the Commented [MA22]: Student Local Advocacy plazas in Downtown. Pullman addition. Commented [MA23]: Environmental Resilience Policy CD 2.8 Encourage the use of street designs to assist in stormwater management practices. Commission addition. 23 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 28 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Policy CD 2.9 Encourage the creation of design guidelines for areas of Pullman that wish to maintain cohesive architectural characteristics. Commented [MA24]: From December 11, 2025 meeting and a Historic Preservation Commission Policy CD 2.10 Encourage neighborhood commercial services and amenities in residential areas of town to create walkable addition. neighborhoods. Amend the City’s Use Chart to allow certain commercial services in residential zones without a zone change. Commented [MA25]: From December 11, 2025 and December 19, 2025 meetings. GOAL CD 3 Promote the historic identity of Pullman and the surrounding area through preservation of historic and cultural resources. Policy CD 3.1 In partnership with property owners, neighborhood associations, and the Whitman County Historical Society, work to identify, evaluate, designate, and protect significant historic and prehistoric resources in Pullman. Policy CD 3.2 Protect historic neighborhoods and districts from incompatible development through design review standards, while evaluating the risks and solutions for climate change and resiliency during review. Policy CD 3.3 Unless shown to be in the best interest of the community, minimize disturbance or destruction of sites and/or areas of significant historic value. Policy CD 3.4 Encourage Downtown property owners to retain the district’s historic appearance by providing incentives to be listed on the historic register or participate in a façade improvement program, and update their properties with energy efficiency and passive survivability measures. Policy CD 3.5 Promote innovative redevelopment and reuse of historic properties through flexibility in application of development standards, such as off- street parking requirements. Through code flexibility, preserve significant historic sites — e.g., via elevating, retrofitting, or relocating buildings — prone to floods or other hazards worsened by climate change. Policy CD 3.6 Promote awareness of Pullman’s history such as through wayfinding and trail and building markers. Policy CD 3.7 In consultation with tribal, federal, and state agencies, preserve culturally important resources and practices that are at risk to climate impacts such as protecting archeological resources and Palouse Prairie. Policy CD 3.8 Create an overlay for all historic resources (local, state, and federal listings) to prevent incompatible development, encourage creation of design standards, and preserving historic integrity. Commented [MA26]: From November 21, 2025 meeting. GOAL CD 4 Integrate Pullman’s natural setting and environmental resources into the cityPullman’s community design. Policy CD 4.1 Implement a street tree inventory, management, and replacement system. Encourage the planting of native street trees in new subdivisions. Commented [MA27]: From December 11, 2025 meeting. 24 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 29 of 30  Comprehensive Plan Community Design Policy CD 4.2 Encourage low waterxeriscape landscaping by promoting the City’s Water Conservation Incentive Program, Commented [MA28]: Student Local Advocacy providing example plant lists to community members, and making recommendations to new planned residential Pullman addition. developments, and homeowners associations, and businesses to promote drought-resistant landscaping. Commented [MA29]: WDFW addition. Policy CD 4.3 Treat Pullman’s river and streams as community assets to be restored, protected, and showcased. Policy CD 4.4 Design public spaces to enhance connections to natural features, including rivers, greenbelts, viewshed easements and territorial views, where feasible. Commented [MA30]: Environmental Resilience Commission addition. Policy CD 4.5 Develop community design and development standards that help to minimize anthropogenic climate change and reduce its impact. Offer incentives such as density bonuses or code flexibility for development that optimally implements climate resilience and mitigation (e.g.e.g., green building or low impact development beyond state requirements, review parking capacity for transit-oriented development, review multi-modal infrastructure for new developments, improving trail connectivity, or building parks in gap areas, or others). Commented [MA31]: Environmental Resilience Commission addition. Policy CD 4.6 Encourage the inclusion of street trees in Complete Street projects. Commented [MA32]: From December 11, 2025 Goal CD 5 Promote integration of the arts throughout the community. meeting. Policy CD 5.1 Incorporate art into community projects through partnerships with local organizations. Policy CD 5.2 Create a method of designating a Creative District in Pullman, i.e., Downtown, to encourage collaboration and a sense of culture. Commented [MA33]: From November 13, 2025 and November 21, 2025 meetings. Policy CD 5.3 Create and maintain an online database for visual arts in the community. Policy CD 5.4 Encourage the use of parks and open spaces for live performances. Policy CD 5.5 Encourage culinary arts tourism through partnerships with local businesses and WSU. Policy CD 5.6 Develop a rotating art exhibit at City buildings showcasing various arts and themes. Policy CD 5.7 Create a 1% for the Arts program incorporated into the Capital Improvement Program to increase art in the public realm. 25 City of Pullman June 2027 Draft Page 30 of 30