Since the North Spokane Corridor was first conceived in the mid-1940's, the goal has been to provide a north/south route in Spokane. The addition would alleviate heavily trafficked arterials. However, the impact goes beyond travel, the surrounding communities adjacent to the freeway are benefiting and growing. One of the most obvious areas seeing significant change, is the Market Street Corridor in Hillyard. "It's a car place and it really should be a people place and we're very close to realizing that dream," said Jesse Bank. Bank is the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Development Authority, their goal is to facilitate 'the redevelopment, development, and construction of public benefit projects, resulting in increased economic activity and job growth within the Public Development Authority boundary.' MORE: https://www.krem.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-inland-northwest/north-south-corridor-impacting-property-values-in-spokane/293-651e45d3-2ecc-480b-8ddf-3b678782ebba KREM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KREM2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KREM2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krem2/ DOWNLOAD THE KREM SMARTPHONE APP Download for iPhone here: https://apple.co/3DuCvsY Download for Android here: https://bit.ly/3gFcDBC HOW TO ADD THE KREM+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE Roku | Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for KREM in the Channel Store: https://bit.ly/3FfhL9I Fire TV | Search for "KREM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D6GqKX Apple TV | Search Spokane News from KREM in the Apple store, or follow this link: https://apps.apple.com/il/app/spokane-news-from-krem/id1453203379?platform=appleTV