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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011 2024-12-11_report Chimacum Grange survey - clean version2024/12/11 Community Conversation at the Chimacum Grange Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update and the future of life in Jefferson County Page 1 of 4 Survey Themes Housing and Affordability • The critical need for affordable housing across all income levels. • Mixed-use housing developments to address housing shortages. • Concerns about short-term rentals (e.g., Hipcamp, Airbnb) impacting housing availability in rural areas. • Emphasis on housing that is integrated with sustainable infrastructure. Land Use and Economic Development • Balancing urban and rural land use to support both housing and agriculture. • Policies to protect and support small and young farms. • Economic development that prioritizes local agribusiness and resource sustainability. • Concerns about large-scale land ownership by international corporations and its impact on community resilience. Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability • Reducing CO2 emissions and promoting novel sequestration practices. • Implementing policies for waste mitigation, including composting and closed-loop resource systems. • Ensuring clean water, air, and resource management. • Preserving natural landscapes, agricultural lands, and forests. Transportation and Infrastructure • Expanding public transportation to reduce dependency on personal vehicles. • Addressing issues like limited bike paths and inadequate infrastructure for rural and urban connectivity. • Supporting flexible and adaptive infrastructure systems, such as compostable toilets. Community Engagement and Participation • Calls for transparent and accessible decision-making processes: • Reliable, user-friendly websites. • Advanced notice of meetings and clearly communicated agendas. • Creation of inclusive engagement spaces: • Small-group settings (e.g., neighborhood charettes). • Creative community gatherings (e.g., potlucks, cultural events). • Affinity spaces for marginalized groups. • Hybrid meeting formats to ensure equitable participation for all. Equity and Social Justice • Representation of diverse demographics in planning processes (age, ethnicity, economic status). • Policies that ensure equitable access to resources, public spaces, and transportation. • Integration of cultural and social equity into all levels of planning and policy. 2024/12/11 Community Conversation at the Chimacum Grange Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update and the future of life in Jefferson County Page 2 of 4 Food Systems and Security • Expanding local food systems with a focus on organic and non-toxic production. • Improving food access for all income levels. • Strengthening food supply chains with infrastructure like cold storage facilities. Concerns About the Future • Rising cost of living and economic disparities. • Lack of infrastructure in rural areas leading to isolation, especially for older residents. • The need for resilience against societal challenges, including economic collapse and environmental degradation. Community Vision • Building a resilient, just, and sustainable community with: • Localized food systems and equitable housing. • Diverse, connected neighborhoods. • Resource-sharing initiatives like cooperatives. • Focus on sustainability, social justice, and regenerative systems. Top Elements Votes Element 6 Land Use 5 Housing 3 Climate 3 Economic Development 3 Environment 3 Transportation 1 Capital Facilities & utilities 1 Natural Resources Policy/Plans of Interest/Concern/Would like to See • More equitable and accessible participation from public in institutional decisions/ food waste • funding/ space for waste mitigation • How do city and county comp plans play together (synergy)? Would like to see plans/policies for urban agriculture. Would like to see plans/policies for economic development supporting young/small farms. • Campground permitting process. Hipcamp/AirBnB short term housing regulations in rural communities. Cold storage facilities for food supply chain. Composting toilets allowable • Closing the loop on waste generated in the county 2024/12/11 Community Conversation at the Chimacum Grange Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update and the future of life in Jefferson County Page 3 of 4 • Zoning. Building codes. Transportation. Youth programs. Decision making in timely manner. • Mixed use housing. • Food security (non-toxic). Potential federal changes. What would allow you to participate/feel welcome? • County Website that is easy, accessible, and reliable. County wide standards for transparency and • accessibility for county boards and commissioners. Hybrid options that work well and equitably. Relationship Building • Regularly scheduled meetings with advanced notice. Food. Gantt(?) chart of events (and calendar with “you are here”). Specific agendas that are “stuck to” so meeting goals are met & actionable items can happen. • Community gatherings and potlucks. Grant availabilities, flexibilities, and distribution for community/awareness. Digital surveys • Transparency • Smaller discussion groups (neighborhood charettes) • Make us believe that the comp plan will have an actual impact on policy and spending. Also, the meal was compelling (?) for a meeting at 7:30. • Affinity spaces. After normal work hours. Invitation. Less hierarchy (?). Multiple channels of communication. More inclusive. • More online opportunities. More creative gatherings that focus on community development. Top 3 concerns about future • Liberal hypocrisy. Economic development. Fascism/Capitalism. Denial. Collapse hurting the most vulnerable. • Cost of living. Economic future of agribusiness. Food access for all income levels. • Jobs and Housing. Keeping the environment healthy and beautiful. Reducing CO2 emissions and novel sequestration practices. Water rights/clean air • Solid waste management. Resource management. Too many cars not enough public transportation. • Divide between working middle class (providing services) and wealthy (using services) • Young economic situation, inflation, building equity, getting started. Middle: ?. Older: Isolation especially in rural areas. Expense of infrastructure. • Where are people going to live. How much of this county is owned by int’l logging companies? • More diverse community in terms of age, ethnicity, and economic status. A real climate change policy. • More flexibility around infrastructure, be open to alternative system and adaptability. • Affordable housing. Maintain current agriculture lands/forests 2024/12/11 Community Conversation at the Chimacum Grange Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update and the future of life in Jefferson County Page 4 of 4 Community Vision • Care economy. Neodism (?) with accountability. From (?) each according to their ability, to each according to their need. Local foods, medicines, sustenance. • A resilient, just and livable community will: have neighborhoods of lended demographics. High quality food available for all. Work near wear you live/job access. Equitable access to nature (this must include not being too expensive and must include transportation) • Level food resources and supply chain. Affordable housing for all. • Equal access to resources & resource sharing/co-operatives. Support for farms and farmers (helpful regulation). Limited growth. Closed loops. Representation of all levels of community. • That Jefferson County not just welcomes, but inbdyjbkbv(?) of(?) diversity into the future. • Economic, social(?), ethnic(?), sexual (?), etc. • Compostable toilets not required back up tie into sewer in city. A tiered system. Equitable exchange. Pay (rent/taxes) to indigenous people. Earth focused connection. Sustainable/regenerative systems. Prioritize environmental/social justice. Full connection bike paths. • Quality food grown locally (hopefully organic). Housing availability for all income levels. • Maintain Natural environment.