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Planners' Monthly Newsletter
October 2026
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Happy trails, Dave Andersen!
If you’ve worked on growth management in Washington in the last 25 years, Dave Andersen probably had a hand in it.
Through four governors, 23 legislative sessions, 12 biennial budgets and three periodic update cycles, Dave helped shape and steer the planning profession.
Now, after a quarter century at Commerce, Dave is retiring. His last day as managing director will be Oct. 30.
Dave’s impact shows up in the rules and tools planners use every day. He oversaw a complete rewrite of the WAC governing the Growth Management Act and helped lead the Collaborative Roadmap
to Washington’s Future. When budgets got tight in the last periodic update cycle, Dave stood up and won back funding for local planning.
From Olympia to Spokane and beyond, Dave has been recognized for his contributions to the field. He twice received the Meyer Wolfe Award for Professional Achievement, earned the Governor’s
Outstanding Leadership Award in 2023, and this year was into inducted the American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows.
Dave can’t be replaced, but the capable team he cultivated and mentored is ready to carry his work forward. Please join us in thanking Dave and wishing him a well-earned retirement.
Keep on rockin’ in the free world, Dave!
Missed us at APA? We’ve got you covered!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the American Planning Association Washington Chapter conference last week.
Staff led or joined sessions on everything from state housing policy and parking reform to climate action and working with tribes.
Couldn’t make it? Here’s some of what we covered:
* Curious where state housing policy is headed? Follow the Washington Accelerator for Residential Production <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fwashington-accelera
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to weigh in. The Department of Housing Task Force <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fhousing-policy%2Fhousing-task-force%2F/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f-e783-4405-
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* Putting parking reform into practice? Start with our Guidance for Implementing State Parking Requirements. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.box.com%2Fs%2F5p4zihy2khue
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* Manufactured homes have come a long way. The Non-traditional Homes Fact Sheet <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fuonzfkdb4wzi5temcqusp5hssu9bl3rf/1/0
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* Working on lot splits? Our Residential Lot Split Fact Sheet <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fplmsfnkmt79zwucxq8w0fftxzznjnn8v/1/010101a1403a3055-693
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Latest CHIP round draws strong interest
The latest round of the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program closed in September. We received 83 applications requesting roughly $88 million, nearly three times the $31 million
available. We are reviewing applications now and expect to announce awards in January.
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STEP planning: Draft guidance update and new webpage
We are seeking feedback on a draft update to our guide to planning for shelters, transitional housing, emergency housing and permanent supportive housing, collectively known as STEP.
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Comments can be submitted by email to Laura Hodgson at Laura.Hodgson@Commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Laura.Hodgson@Commerce.wa.gov> . Comments must be received by Nov. 13.
Webinar: We will host a webinar at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 to explain updates to the document, answer questions and gather feedback.
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Grants awarded to streamline permitting
Commerce recently awarded grants to eight local governments to modernize and streamline their permitting systems. Many of the current systems are more than 20 years old and can’t accept
digital applications.
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Reminder: Periodic Update Grant deadlines
Please remember the deadline to execute a fully-signed contract for Periodic Update Grant funding is:
* Nov. 2, 2026: For jurisdictions with periodic updates due December 2026.
* Jan. 15, 2027: For jurisdictions with periodic updates due June 2027.
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WE'RE HIRING
Senior Planner
We're hiring for a Senior Planner on the Eastern Regional Team. This position will:
* Review comprehensive plans, critical areas ordinances and development regulations
* Provide comment and technical assistance to local governments
* Serve as the subject matter expert on essential public facilities and school siting.
* Develop workshops for the Eastern Washington Planners’ Forum.
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Housing Incentive Specialist
We're hiring for a Housing Incentive Specialist. This part-time, non-permanent position is a great opportunity for a planning student or recent graduate. This position will:
* Collect and prepare historical affordable housing data
* Assist with gathering background materials on housing-related topics
* Assist with organizing housing planning materials for review
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join WARP meetings to help shape housing recommendations
Commerce is leading Washington Accelerator for Residential Production (WARP) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fwashington-accelerator-for-residential-production%2
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We want to hear from folks with direct experience building housing in Washington. Join us at an upcoming meeting:
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Dec. 3: Regulations and permitting <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_zZcGOGQmSaKSu0cWJKhUIQ%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f-e783
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Jan. 6: Innovative housing types <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_RmImVoKkT--Wy7p5qeqqyA%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f-e783-4
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Housing element drop-in office hours
Have questions about the housing element or Growth Management Act (GMA) housing planning requirements? Commerce is hosting housing element drop-in office hours the third Thursday of
every month. Bring your questions and any material you would like to discuss.
* Register for the Oct. 15 session <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FlLEksvYZRSGL1VJ0kX8k6Q%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f
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* Register for the Nov. 19 session <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2F2M_6SabZT1-OMHT_Dsuo6Q%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f
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* Register for the Dec. 17 session <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2F-ahmYKLiRmWWZDHIWE1QXA%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f
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Short Course on Local Planning
The Short Course on Local Planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington and an introduction to comprehensive planning under the Growth Management Act. All courses
are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Short Courses
Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council Conference (in-person)
* When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20
* Where: Wenatchee Convention Center, 121 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee
Planners’ Forums
Commerce presents the Regional Planners’ Forums <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Feducation-outreach%2Fplanners-forums%2F/1/010101a1403a3055-6
931098f-e783-4405-919c-d92cbf5b5dfa-000000/7ohswQ0HokQU8gP9FTGydnOPiapQJObKr0vUj0YhA04=452> in partnership with the Planning Association of Washington and Washington Chapter of the
American Planning Association. These forums offer a free opportunity for planners, officials and community members to talk informally about local issues, share ideas and receive updates
from state and federal agencies.
Eastern Planners’ Forum - Tuesday Nov. 10
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Northwest Planners’ Forum - Thursday, Oct. 29
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Tribal Planners’ Forum - Thursday, Nov. 12
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FROM OUR PARTNERS
Puget Sound Partnership: Lunch-and-learn series explores Future Scenarios
The Puget Sound Partnership is hosting four lunch-and-learn sessions on possible futures for Puget Sound. Sessions are for anyone whose work shapes the region — planners, public works
staff, farmers and recovery partners.
Register for the series. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.zoomgov.com%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2Fvc0vP2ExRleO2Fo65rZigA%23%2Fregistration/1/010101a1403a3055-6931098f-e783-4405-919c-d9
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* Working Lands — Oct. 19, 12 p.m. What happens to working lands when population growth and conservation are distributed differently across the region.
* Salmon Habitat — Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m. What levers can improve outcomes for floodplains, riparian areas and shorelines as the region grows.
* Human Wellbeing and Equity — Dec. 3, 12:30 p.m. How land use connects to health, wellbeing and equity under different futures.
Contact Laura Rivas at Laura.Rivas@psp.wa.gov <mailto:Laura.Rivas@psp.wa.gov> with any questions.
MRSC: Creating a user-friendly zoning code
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Zoning codes are rarely easy to navigate, but given their importance, they should be accessible and user-friendly. In the first of a two-part series, the Municipal Research and Services
Center breaks down steps to create a user-friendly zoning code.
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WGS: New Alaska Tsunami model results
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Washington’s greatest distant tsunami hazard is from the Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone (AASZ). Earthquakes there have generated more than 80 tsunamis in the last 240 years, some of
which have damaged coastal Washington. To help prepare for future Alaskan tsunamis, the Washington Geological Survey completed a statewide tsunami inundation modeling for an AASZ tsunami.
You can download the report <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffortress.wa.gov%2Fdnr%2Fgeologydata%2Ftsunami_hazard_maps%2Fger_ri50_alaska_tsunami_washington.pdf/1/010101a1403a3055-693
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