Title
Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Discuss the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to discuss the Capital Mall Triangle Subarea Plan and Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement.
Staff Contact:
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.753.8335
Presenter(s):
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development.
Background and Analysis:
The Capital Mall Triangle is one of three urban centers envisioned in Olympia's Comprehensive Plan. The City anticipates this area will remain a regional destination for shopping and services - while also realizing significantly more housing development than exists there today. The vision is that over the next 20 years this area will grow into a more people-oriented urban neighborhood. A place where residents can commute to work, shop, recreate, and meet basic needs without a car.
This planning project involves the creation of a subarea plan and a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Completion is scheduled for June of 2023 with any follow-up amendments to development regulations occurring late in 2023 or early 2024.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Staff has met with more than a dozen groups, organizations, and individuals to provide presentations and briefings on the project. These include neighborhood associations (SW, NW, and Burbank-Elliot), Council of Neighbor Associations (CNA), Planning Commission, MLSA group, Thurston chamber, Community Vision Group, mall ownership group, major property owners, businesses, a stakeholder workgroup, and the Capital HS Climate Club. Initial feedback included a broad range of subjects such as personal safety, transportation improvements, multi-modal options and connections, community/youth centers, the library, transit services, ...
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