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Part one: Climate and housing updates
With so much to talk about, we will separate the August Planner’s Newsletter into two mailings. This newsletter is part one, featuring updates on climate planning, guidance from our
housing planners, and much more. We will publish part two later this week, which features available funding opportunities for cities and counties.
Climate update guidance and resources
New planning and funding resources build climate resilience
Gov. Inslee signed HB 1181 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGF3ZmlsZXNleHQubGVnLndhLmdvdi9iaWVubml1bS8yMDIzLTI0L1Bk
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2-l> into law in May, adding a climate goal to the Growth Management Act (GMA) and requiring local comprehensive plans to include a climate element with goals and policies. Commerce
published early planning guidance <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVyY2UuYXBwLmJveC5jb20vcy9kd25uOGUx
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and counties develop the required climate element. The agency’s companion Menu of Measures <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh
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0783/br/224337043952-l> includes about 200 model climate goals and policies, including those listed in the new University of Washington report <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9
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IyMjE4MSJ9.YfLDcelUNkoWiaB8m2J3nIxpbvs8YbSd5gJHktxAnCw/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> .
This report recommends strategies for communities to reduce extreme heat impacts and improve public health outcomes, including enhancing heat warning systems with community outreach,
improving protections for outdoor workers and increasing tree canopy and shade structures. Commerce will provide approximately $30 million in climate planning grants <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIU
zI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNvbW1lcmNlLndhLmdvdi9zZXJ2aW5nLWNvbW11bml0aWVzL2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50L2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LXRvcGljcy9jbGl
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cities and counties to support development of climate elements with the expectation that additional resources would be available throughout the current period update cycle.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will invest about $575 million to build coastal resilience at regional scales. Coastal states, tribes, cities and counties
are eligible to apply for NOAA grants <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmdyYW50cy5nb3Yvd2ViL2dyYW50cy92aWV3LW9w
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planning and implementation activities that increase resilience to climate-exacerbated hazards and impacts including sea level rise and coastal erosion. Applicants should submit a letter
of intent by Aug. 21, 2023 and a full application by Feb 13, 2024. See additional information at the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge website <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidW
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Housing updates
Final housing element guidance published
Final guidance for updating housing elements is now available on the Updating GMA Housing Elements web page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGl
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50cy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE2LjgxMjIyMTgxIn0.ST7NqCquGo3mjclHsrmiH3XEW4TqC6BbTUctFWttnvw/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> . The following items can be used in updating your housing
elements under new state guidelines:
* Book 1: Establishing Housing Targets for Your Community <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVyY2UuYm94L
mNvbS9zL2NocWo4d2sxZXNubnJhbnliM2V3emdkNHcwZTV2ZTNhIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgxNi44MTIyMjE4MSJ9.68zc5AWnwdqcmW0tz4B3o8BsSKmZxh-PKmO2obVWVLQ/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> – covers
countywide planning policies, housing needs projections from Commerce, how to find those in the Housing for All Planning Tool (HAPT) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkI
joxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVyY2UuYm94LmNvbS9zLzQ4bzhmemVkenhuaDYzeHRoNmFvZmkyamMybnBjam9hIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgxNi44MTIyMjE4MSJ9.2C2EWvLYNoWQCCwTwOB3usS
XtJi0UCQ-Aul5Y1rbVhg/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> and guidance for allocating projected countywide housing needs across local jurisdictions.
* Book 2: Guidance for Updating your Housing Element – updates past housing element guidance, including conducting a land capacity analysis and making adequate provisions for all housing
needs. We will publish a link to this book on our Updating GMA Housing Elements web page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0d
HBzOi8vd3d3LmNvbW1lcmNlLndhLmdvdi9zZXJ2aW5nLWNvbW11bml0aWVzL2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50L2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LXRvcGljcy9wbGFubmluZy1mb3ItaG91c2luZy91cGRhdGluZy1nbWEtaG91c2luZy1lbGVtZW50cy8iLCJidWxsZXRp
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* Book 3: Guidance to Address Racially Disparate Impacts <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVyY2UuYm94Lm
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new guidance on how to identify and address racially disparate impacts, exclusion, displacement and displacement risk in a housing element with a recommended 5-step process.
If you are working through a housing element update and need assistance, or a presentation from Commerce, contact Laura Hodgson at laura.hodgson@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:laura.hodgson@commerce.wa.gov>
or 360-764-3143.
Draft Displacement Risk Map – Comment through September 29
Commerce developed a Draft Displacement Risk Map <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZXhwZXJpZW5jZS5hcmNnaXMuY29tL2V4cG
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zA4MTYuODEyMjIxODEifQ.t9xFLhD-00LTnE9_cutye4fpaR-SBmNHSiPI7Ie6Cn0/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> to support jurisdictions with the new housing element requirements. This map will help
jurisdictions meet GMA requirements to “identify areas that may be at higher risk of displacement from market forces.” Please send any comments or questions about the draft displacement
map to Laura Hodgson at laura.hodgson@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:laura.hodgson@commerce.wa.gov> by Sept. 29.
For those jurisdictions in the Central Puget Sound area, this memo <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVy
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224337043952-l> explains how the map provides an additional level of information about displacement risk. On Thursday, Sept. 7 from 1 – 2 p.m. <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9
saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd2FzdGF0ZWNvbW1lcmNlLnpvb20udXMvbWVldGluZy9yZWdpc3Rlci90WkFrZHVtaHJ6Z3RHZHdVankydFFRSWktc1prbVZ1NVpuTGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE2Lj
gxMjIyMTgxIn0.ZN7bvCs7ppjT0fwsT85SMpe5-S_bVE8z_oHetEe0tpM/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> we will host a webinar to demonstrate the map, briefly explain the methodology, and answer questions.
For more information, visit the GMA housing elements web page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNvbW1lcmNlLndh
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yMTgxIn0.3yEUX_fAmSg1U-jSL4H8Sljo81A2Qfk7-H04zEkYu-8/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> .
Middle housing model ordinance consultant selected
Commerce has selected a Makers Architecture and Urban Design (“MAKERS”) consultant to prepare middle housing model ordinance(s), which recent middle housing legislation <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJ
IUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGF3ZmlsZXNleHQubGVnLndhLmdvdi9iaWVubml1bS8yMDIzLTI0L1BkZi9CaWxscy9TZXNzaW9uJTIwTGF3cy9Ib3VzZS8xMTEwLVMyLlNMLnBkZ
j9xPTIwMjMwODE0MDg1NjM3IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgxNi44MTIyMjE4MSJ9.IujMLB2DF2oS_3hpqHW82lX-OoM7lMJgyW-3zn2lOV0/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> requires Commerce to publish no later
than Jan. 23, 2024. The model middle housing ordinance(s) will identify approaches local governments can take to address HB 1110 (2023) and will include annotations for explanatory
purposes. If a local government has not passed an ordinance or regulation implementing HB 1110 by six months after their periodic update, the model ordinance takes effect until the
local jurisdiction adopts consistent local development regulations. For more detail on HB 1110, see our publication on HB 1110 <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTg
sInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY29tbWVyY2UuYm94LmNvbS9zL3lqbzZoNTNmMmpoajF4b3BiYzZseHpvMjhkc2gyaDlrIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgxNi44MTIyMjE4MSJ9.lSiA9OQpwqbhg3KQ2XI_7ElsZYZTT
uMy12fP-tQcn9Q/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> .
MAKERS’ project team includes Land Development Consultants (LDC), Neighborhood Workshop, ECONorthwest and Ogden Murphy Wallace (OMW) PLCC. The model ordinance process will include outreach
to stakeholder groups, including a local government planner advisory group. A 30-day public comment period on the draft model ordinances will occur in winter of 2023. For more information,
contact Dave Osaki at dave.osaki@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:dave.osaki@commerce.wa.gov>
Need text, PowerPoints or handouts to talk about housing?
Help for talking about housing in your community is now available! We have produced a series of outreach materials that local governments can use to talk about housing products in their
community. They cover the need to plan for housing, planning for the lowest income segments, racially disparate impacts in housing, middle housing and more. These videos are also available
in three languages. Access all products from the bottom of our main planning for housing web page <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVy
bCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNvbW1lcmNlLndhLmdvdi9zZXJ2aW5nLWNvbW11bml0aWVzL2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50L2dyb3d0aC1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LXRvcGljcy9wbGFubmluZy1mb3ItaG91c2luZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODE2LjgxMjIyMTg
xIn0.el_rL0qLnAU5h7qorxdL01FEqXdConRYaR1Fk6IsxPQ/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> .
To start, check out these videos on housing.
* We Need More Housing <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0NDY1NC9yZXZpZXcvODQzMDQ1Nzg0L2E4MmFk
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* Housing Washingtonians <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0NDY1NC9yZXZpZXcvODQzMzEyMDQxLzdiMT
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* Planning for the Homeless and Lowest Income Bracket <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0NDY1N
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* Middle Housing & Accessory Dwellings in Washington State <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0
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* Racially Disparate Impacts <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0NDY1NC9yZXZpZXcvODQzMzY3NTYxLz
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* Quality of Life and Environment <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vdmltZW8uY29tL3VzZXIzOTk0NDY1NC9yZXZpZXcvODQzMzYwN
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Sound Choices Checklist
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The Sound Choices Checklist is a tool that aligns the Puget Sound recovery strategies and actions with the comprehensive plan elements. Puget Sound jurisdictions can use the checklist
to consider how their comprehensive plans are setting the stage for Puget Sound recovery.
This checklist compiles existing best practices and Puget Sound recovery priorities for local planners to consider in comprehensive plan updates. It complements the WDFW Riparian Management
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Growth Management Services is hiring!
As the state’s population grows, our need for planning increases as well. With new legislative requirements and new funding opportunities, Commerce is staffing up to meet new mandates.
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, the changes coming to planning in our state are historic in nature. From planning for climate change to improving housing in our communities, take a moment to consider how you can
do more for your community. Commerce is a work-from-home option for many of our employees. Planners are one of the best options for work from home as they often find roles supporting
the community in which they live.
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Please welcome our new housing planner
Please join us in welcoming Deborah Jacobs, one of our new Housing Planners in Commerce Growth Management. In her role, Deborah will help manage contracts.
“I couldn’t be happier to become part of such a great team and mission,” said Deborah. “Growing accessible and affordable housing is at the core my beliefs about building a caring society.”
With a background in social and economic justice, Deborah has worked with government and community for decades. She worked for the American Civil Liberties Union in three states for
more than two decades, as well as for the Ms. Foundation for Women, where she helped build programs to support our society’s most disadvantaged members with respect to child care, health
care and safety.
Deborah grew up in Ellensburg and has experienced housing in rural, suburban and urban locations across the county. She earned both a B.A. and an M.A. from Skidmore College in Saratoga
Springs, NY. She has also studied in Scandinavia as a Fulbright Scholar.
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WSDOT VMT Targets
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and fastest growing parts of the state. Discussion of actions local jurisdiction can include in their comprehensive plans in order to reduce VMT is included with land use actions identified
as having the largest benefit. The report also offers potential changes to laws and rules that would help reduce VMT.
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DNR Survey
The Washington Geological Survey (WGS) is interested in hearing how planners are using WGS maps and data to make land-use decisions. Let WGS know what you think by taking the survey!!
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Washington State Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health would like you to save the date on September 19 & 20 for their Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Forum. PFAS are a large family of
human-made chemicals in use since the 1950s that can take a long time to break down in water supplies. You can attend the forum online or in-person with focused topic discussions on
source identification, treatment, surface water, wastewater, water reclamation and more.
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Events
Webinar: the 2025 Workshop series will focus on Climate Planning in September
When: September 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: Online via Zoom
Register <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd2FzdGF0ZWNvbW1lcmNlLnpvb20udXMvd2ViaW5hci9yZWdpc3Rlci9XTl9sU1cwY05iR1FWNl
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Commerce is partnering with the Thurston Regional Planning Council and the Municipal Research and Services Center to bring you workshops on various planning topics to support jurisdictions
with updates due in 2025. The September workshop will focus on climate planning as the first of two workshops on this topic. You can read more on the workshop flyer (PDF) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGc
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Each workshop in the series will feature a different periodic update topic. Stay tuned to the periodic update webpage <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6I
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AM0rXJnBUTKCGa4m4CbIIVN_Pv8/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> for future workshop information and registration. Questions? Contact Suzanne Austin at Suzanne.Austin@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Suzanne.Austi
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Upcoming Planners’ Forum
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* Peninsula Planners’ Forum – August 17, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agenda (PDF) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8
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* NW Planners’ Forum – September 7, from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. Agenda (PDF) <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGVwdG9mY2
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Remember, folks needing American Planning Association (AICP <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbG5rcy5nZC9sL2V5SmhiR2N
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ys3zGlbJDoqLB08FV_s5l3gna2VgoaqcrVNZVtmg_IA/s/451240783/br/224337043952-l> ) credits will receive credits for attending based on topics covered. Learn more about Commerce’s regional
forums at the Growth Management Planners' Forum webpage.
Short Courses on local planning
The Short Course on local planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington, an introduction to comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the Growth Management
Act (GMA), and a review of roles in planning and mandatory training on the Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials. All courses are online, free and open to the public.
The program took a brief break in July and August and returns in September.
Upcoming In-person course:
Franklin County – September 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Franklin County Courthouse Commission’s Room
Upcoming zoom courses:
September 21, 2023 at 1 p.m. Register <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd2FzdGF0ZWNvbW1lcmNlLnpvb20udXMvbWVldGluZy9yZ
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