File #: 14-0349    Version: 1
Type: report Status: Filed
File created: 4/3/2014 In control: Planning Commission
Agenda date: 4/14/2014 Final action: 4/14/2014
Title: Briefing and Discussion about Olympia's Neighborhood Centers
Attachments: 1. 1. Background on NC's. 041414, 2. 2. Map of Neighborhood Center Locations, 3. 3. Self-Guided Tour Driving Directions, 4. 4. Neighborhood Center Fun Facts, 5. 5. Map with population radii (see background), 6. 6. Article, Creating Walkable Business Districts
Related files: 14-1161, 14-1117, 14-0968, 15-0558
Title
Briefing and Discussion about Olympia's Neighborhood Centers
 
Report
Issue:
Creating small-scale, vibrant, mixed-use destinations within walking distance of neighborhoods is of considerable interest to the Olympia public. This briefing will explore some rules of thumb for how we get there.  
 
Staff Contact:
Amy Buckler, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Development, 360.570.5847, abuckler@ci.olympia.wa.us
 
Presenter(s):
Amy Buckler
 
Background and Analysis:
Please see attachments
 
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Development of Neighborhood Centers was a primary theme of Imagine Olympia, the public process for the Comprehensive Plan Update, as well as the regional planning effort, Sustainable Thurston.
 
Options:
Hear the briefing, ask staff any questions and engage in discussion.
 
Financial Impact:
Report included in base department budget.