Title
Olympia Growth & Development Briefing
Recommended Action
None. This is a briefing only
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on recent growth and development in Olympia
Staff Contact:
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Development, 360.753.8206
Presenter(s):
Leonard Bauer, Deputy Director, Community Planning & Development
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Comprehensive Plan, updated in 2014, provides the blueprint for accommodating projected growth and development in Olympia. This briefing will provide an update on development that has occurred toward carrying out the Plan’s vision. The Downtown Strategy provides more detailed guidance for growth and development in Olympia’s downtown. (See attachment for a summary of recent and upcoming projects downtown.)
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
All of Olympia and surrounding areas have an interest in new development, and in carrying out the vision of the Comprehensive Plan.
Options:
NA
Financial Impact:
New growth and development increases revenue to the City, and also needs additional services from the City. New residents and employees also bring additional revenues to the City and surrounding areas, but may increase certain impacts, such as traffic.
Attachments:
Downtown Projects: Recent and Underway