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Pullman Civic Trust
P.O. Box 322
Pullman, WA
            99163
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During 2006, the City of Pullman completed construction of the downtown link of the Bill Chipman Trail, creating a new way to walk or bike into downtown. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place May 1, 2006, in the new Pine Street Square.

The new Downtown Pullman Riverwalk has been constructed on the northern, quieter side of the Palouse River and includes landscaping, three pedestrian bridges, period lighting, graceful seating and a cobblestone plaza on Pine Street.


Path of the
Downtown Riverwalk
The path starts from along the River behind the Armory, crosses Kamiaken Street, continues along the river next to the Pufferbelly Depot, and finally connects to the existing trail at Whitman Street. This final link completes a continuous 7 miles of paved trail around the north end of Pullman.


Preliminary design courtesy of B. Ryder
The Downtown Riverwalk includes a bridge that crosess the Palouse River
at Pine Street, allowing easy access into downtown Pullman.

Preliminary design courtesy of B. Ryder
The route follows the Palouse River on a cantilevered bridge at Pufferbelly Depot
between Kamiaken Street and Grand Avenue.

The Pullman Civic Trust worked for three years on this project.   The project could not have been accomplished without significant work by our volunteers, who:

  •   Shaped and shared the Downtown Riverwalk Plan.

  •   Integrated feedback from stakeholders and modified the Plan.

  •   Built concensus between planners and downtown business owners.

  •   Made presentations to over 30 different groups.

  •   Worked closely with representatives from:
          WSU Administration and Foundation
          Pullman City Staff
          Downtown business people
          Pullman Chamber of Commerce
  •   Began discussions among downtown business owners/managers who now meet regularly to discuss
      important issues, changes and ideas in order to improve communication, projects and
      business success.

  •   Saw economic development improve as new buildings on Main Street began construction that would  accomodate increased foot traffic coming from the Riverwalk.

The Riverwalk project budget of $1,070,000 allowed construction of the trail, though additional enhancements such as more lighting, increased landscaping and interpretive signs may require additional funding. Donations to the Pullman Civic Trust are still welcome. Every additional dollar will allow us to make the trail safer and more enjoyable.

THANK YOU to all who have given a gift for the Riverwalk.   For more information, contact us by email or phone (509) 338-9108.

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