Title
Approval of Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Land Use and Urban Design Chapter Draft Letter
Recommended Action
Move to approve the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Urban Design chapter draft letter and forward it to the staff representative for the Land Use and Urban Design chapter.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the drafted Land Use and Urban Design chapter letter from the Social Justice and Equity Commission for the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Contact:
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist, Organizational Development and Performance, 360.753.8150
Presenter(s):
Margo Morales, Community Engagement Program Specialist
Background and Analysis:
As part of the periodic update to the City's Comprehensive plan, the Social Justice and Equity Commission was given the opportunity to provide feedback from a social justice and equity lens on each chapter of the Olympia 2045 Comprehensive Plan. SJEC received a briefing from City staff on the Land Use and Urban Design chapter of the plan, and their feedback has been captured in a draft letter.
Climate Analysis:
This is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
A comprehensive plan provides guidance and direction for the overall work of the City. Having equity analysis in each chapter and having the SJEC review that analysis will help to ensure more perspectives are considered, to identify community groups to outreach to and remove barriers that would prevent the everyone from equitably accessing the benefits of city services, programs and activities.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Community input on the comprehensive plan was collected through various methods of soliciting input including public meetings, digital surveys, and presentations at City advisory committees like the Social Justice and Equity Commission. This letter provides feedback on community interests around an equitable approach to public participation and partnerships.
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