SPOKANE, Wash. — The state wants to hear from Spokane residents about developing unused land around the North Spokane Corridor's connection to Interstate 90.

Empty lots in East Central will become the final link where the corridor connects to I-90. The question is what happens to the surrounding land the state doesn't use.

The area once hosted Camp Hope, the Pacific Northwest's largest homeless encampment. The East Central neighborhood has faced challenges since I-90 split it decades ago.

"That's why it's important that the community participate in this process, because we're the only ones that can hold them accountable," said Barney Roca, a Spokane neighbor.

New renderings show where the freeway will connect to I-90. Blue boxes mark areas where community input is needed. Roca hopes fo

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