Title
Briefing on the Olympia 2045 - Neighborhood Centers and the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Olympia 2045 - Neighborhood Centers and the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the Olympia 2045 - Neighborhood Centers and the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Update
Staff Contact:
Susan McLaughlin, Director, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.280.3146
Tim Smith, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.570.3915
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.753.8335
Casey Schaufler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.753.8254
Presenter(s):
David Ginther, Senior Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is in the process of updating the Land Use and Urban Design Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The update includes an evaluation of our existing Neighborhood Centers and the policies that are meant to foster their success. Neighborhood Centers are intended to be small areas of neighborhood oriented commercial businesses that offers convenience and fosters community cohesion.
There are currently 17 Neighborhood Centers designated on the Future Land Use Map (see Attachment 3). Some of the areas designated as Neighborhood Centers face challenges such as not being served with transit, a lack of sidewalks, being near more intensive commercial uses, or they are located in an area of low density residential which may not be able to support the businesses of a Neighborhood Center.
Neighborhood Centers
The Neighborhood Centers Strategy report, completed in May 2024, suggests Comprehensive Plan revisions to help neighborhood centers thrive. St...
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