Our comprehensive plan update is underway. The City is updating the plan using a phased, chapter by chapter approach. All chapters are currently in review. Please use the links below to follow the process and get involved in the chapters you're interested in - each chapter has a webpage with more detail and a timeline.
Here are upcoming public meetings, engagement opportunities, and information sharing updates:
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Public Participation & Partners
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The Social Justice and Equity Commission received a briefing on the draft chapter on September 23, and the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft chapter on October 21. The Commission may issue a recommendation at its next meeting on November 4.
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The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft chapter on September 16. The Commission issued a recommendation letter on October 7, for City Council's consideration. You can view the draft chapter and the recommendation letter at engage.olympiawa.gov/environment2045.
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The Land Use and Environment Committee was provided a briefing on the new Housing chapter progress on September 19. The City is working with Cities of Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm, to prepare an economic displacement and racial disparity analysis that is a state required element of the Housing chapter. This analysis is expected to be completed in March 2025, by a third party consultant with input from each of the regional partners and their communities. Comments and questions related to the Housing chapter may be sent to Casey Schaufler at [email protected].
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The next step for this chapter will be a public hearing held by the Planning Commission, which has not yet been scheduled. If you'd like to review the most recent draft of the chapter, go to Engage Olympia.
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The first draft of revised goals and policies for the Capital Facilities chapter was issued in mid-September. You can review online at engage.olympiawa.gov/cfp2045. The Planning Commission will receive a briefing on this chapter at its meeting on November 4. The Utilities Advisory Committee is tentatively scheduled to receive a briefing on November 7, and the Social Justice and Equity Committee is tentatively scheduled to receive a briefing at its meeting on December 2. These are public meetings and you are welcome to attend. Comments and questions can be submitted to Joyce Phillips at [email protected].
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The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on the draft chapter in August. The Commission issued a recommendation at its meeting on October 7, for the City Council's consideration. The draft Utilities chapter and the recommendation letter can be found at engage.olympiawa.gov/utilities2045.
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The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft chapter on September 16. The Commission issued a recommendation at its meeting on October 7, for the City Council's consideration. You can view the draft chapter and recommendation letter at engage.olympiawa.gov/public-safety2045.
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Climate Change & Resiliency
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A public Open House was held on October 16, to receive input and direction on chapter development. Additionally, staff are completing a draft of the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, which will be available for public review in November. For more information, visit https://engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia-2045-climate-action-resilience.
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Olympia 2045 is your opportunity to shape the City of Olympia's long-term vision and goals. Through this process we will update the City's Comprehensive Plan and address new or updated state requirements. The Olympia 2045 update will also consider population projections and resulting employment and housing needs, as our community is expected to grow by approximately 20,000 additional residents within 20 years. Comments will be accepted throughout the process and can be sent to [email protected].
Access the latest Olympia 2045 information at engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia2045, or find background information and the existing City Comprehensive Plan at olympiawa.gov/compplan.
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Contact
Joyce Phillips, Olympia 2045 Project Manager
Community Planning & Development
360.570.3722
[email protected]
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