Title
Comprehensive Plan Parks, Arts and Recreation Chapter Update - Briefing
Recommended Action
None - No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Discussion of the proposed update of the Parks, Arts, and Recreation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Sylvana Niehuser, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance
Background and Analysis:
The Comprehensive Plan describes the community's long-term vision and goals, looking out twenty years into the future. Olympia first adopted a Comprehensive Plan over fifty years ago.
The Comprehensive Plan covers the area of the Olympia City Limits and the urban growth area. It covers issues like housing, land use, transportation, parks and open spaces, utilities and public services, and the economy. It also reflects community values, such as public participation, addressing climate change, and tree preservation.
The Comprehensive Plan is the adopted vision for how and where growth will occur sustainably and how our community will be served with utilities, infrastructure, and public services.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan update, known as “Olympia 2045” is currently underway. Each chapter will be updated individually, with a final review of all chapters anticipated in the first half of 2025. This is the City’s proposal to update the Parks, Arts, and Recreation chapter.
Climate Analysis:
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan will address Climate Change. The Parks, Arts and Recreation Chapter has incorporated climate goals and policies.
Equity Analysis:
The 2025 Comprehensive Plan will address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Parks, Arts and Recreation Chapter has incorporated diversity, equity and inclusion goals and policies.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Ms. Niehuser will share results from a recent community survey.
Options:
None. No action requested.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
PAR Ch Survey responses
PAR Ch Survey staff summary
Olympia 2045 PAR Chapter Power Point
PAR Chapter - draft update