Our comprehensive plan update is underway. The City is updating the plan using a phased, chapter by chapter approach. Several chapters are currently in review, with the remaining chapters kicking off soon. Please use the links below to follow the process and get involved in the chapters you're interested in - each chapter has a webpage with more detail and timeline.
Environmental Impact Statement
On February 23, the City issued a Determination of Significance (DS) and Notice of Scoping Comment Period for the Olympia 2045 - Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The 30-day comment period ended on March 25. Staff is reviewing all comments received and will report back on what was heard later this summer.
Here are upcoming public meetings, engagement opportunities, and information sharing updates:
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Public Participation & Partners
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The draft chapter update and a summary of public input to date is available on the chapter's Natural Environment. The next scheduled meeting is for a Planning Commission briefing on June 17.
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A recorded presentation has been added to the chapter Land Use Urban Design. The presentation includes an overview of the update process, then really focuses in on the contents of the Land Use and Urban Design chapter. Watch the video to familiarize yourself with the chapter, then watch for opportunities to share your thoughts and comments over the late spring and summer.
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The Utilities chapter webpage was updated to include the Utility Advisory Committee recommended draft Utilities chapter. Learn more at Utilities. The next scheduled meeting is for a Planning Commission briefing on June 17.
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Climate Change & Resiliency
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A new webpage has been created to share information about the Climate Action and Resilience Chapter. Help the City set the direction for this chapter by visiting the chapter Climate Change to share your ideas and vision for climate action in Olympia. Your insights will help us center community needs, goals, and hopes for local climate action and resiliency in Olympia's Comprehensive Plan.
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Olympia 2045 is your opportunity to shape the City of Olympia's long-term vision and goals. Through this process we will update the City's Comprehensive Plan and address new or updated state requirements. The Olympia 2045 update will also consider population projections and resulting employment and housing needs, as our community is expected to grow by approximately 20,000 additional residents within 20 years. Comments will be accepted throughout the process and can be sent to [email protected].
Access the latest Olympia 2045 information at engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia2045, or find background information and the existing City Comprehensive Plan at olympiawa.gov/compplan.
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Contact
Joyce Phillips, Olympia 2045 Project Manager
Community Planning & Development
360.570.3722
[email protected]
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