Pullman, WA
Principal Contact: Christopher Lupke --
Primary Website: http://www.pullman-ard.org
Citizens of Pullman, WA have come together to form the Pullman Alliance for Responsible Development (“PARD”), which seeks to increase the economic and cultural vitality of the city of Pullman and surrounding areas through thoughtful, socially and environmentally responsible growth.
PARD has carefully examined and offered a detailed study of a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter on a large hill overlooking downtown Pullman. In addition, PARD is currently examining several other major projects in the area, including the proposed WSU golf course, the Whitman County Commissioners' plans to develop business along the Pullman-Moscow highway corridor, and the long-envisioned south bypass of downtown Pullman.
PARD applauds the recent decision of the Pullman City Council to resist County Commission pressure to extend services to the Moscow-Pullman highway -- a far more prudent and economically lucrative option for Pullman would be to push development of any county properties south of town on the route to Lewiston/Clarkston.
PARD also commends the work of local developer Duane Brelsford, Jr., as a model of responsible development. Mr. Brelsford strives to provide housing and businesses that are needed locally, link the campus and the community, and maintain the unique character of Pullman.
Pullman is growing rapidly and bringing many new housing and business opportunities. With regard to apartment and home building, PARD believes most of the recent developments are sound and useful additions to the city. However, PARD has one serious concern with local housing and apartment development that we hope the City Council will address. Many cities have insisted that developers put aside a certain percentage of new developments for low income residents. Given the increasing cost of housing in Pullman, PARD believes such a requirement makes sense to support low income members of the community.
