When visionary developer Marshall Chesrown secured this 77-acre site (formerly known as the Summit property) in November of last year, he knew he had something special. His vision for Kendall Yards included the creation of an energetic, diverse and distinctive urban neighborhood that hundreds of Spokanites would be proud to call home. Having grown up in the Spokane Valley, Marshall Chesrown has always considered this area his home. After graduating from high school in 1976, Marshall left home as a young man eager and ready to learn what else was going on in the world. Landing first in California, he began his career with a summer job at a Buick dealership. He worked hard and, by the age of 22, was a minority owner in a Chrysler dealership. After working over 20 years in California, Oklahoma and Colorado, Marshall made the decision in 1999 to move back to the Inland Northwest permanently. Soon after returning home, Marshall founded Black Rock Development and he launched the construction of the area’s first private golf community.
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During his time away from home, Marshall’s
travels allowed him to spend time in many progressive urban areas
where he learned a great deal about what other cities have to
offer and why they attract new residents year after year. Now
he has the chance to give back to the community through th |
