HomeMy WebLinkAbout011 2024-12-11_report Chimacum Grange survey- rawAlex Henley
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To:2025 Comp Plan; Donna Frostholm; George Terry
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Subject:Input from Ag Community at 12/11 Chimacum Grange session
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Hello DCD,
We wanted to share the input that Engage JC received from our December 11th gathering at the Chimacum Grange. The
responses are categorized up top as survey themes and below that the more specific comments are outlined. Thanks to
George and others for attending! As you saw, there was good turnout for that larger meeting and we followed up by
inviting those who expressed interest to join smaller more focused group work groups, which are in progress now.
Let us know if this format for the feedback is useful? Does it make sense for us to share it directly with the consultants?
Thank you!
Crystie and the Engage JC team
12/11/24 Community Conversation at the Chimacum Grange regarding the
Comprehensive Plan Update and the future of life in Jefferson County
Survey Themes
1. Housing and Affordability
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The critical need for affordable housing across all income levels.
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Mixed-use housing developments to address housing shortages.
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Concerns about short-term rentals (e.g., Hipcamp, Airbnb) impacting housing availability in rural areas.
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Emphasis on housing that is integrated with sustainable infrastructure.
2. Land Use and Economic Development
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Balancing urban and rural land use to support both housing and agriculture.
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Policies to protect and support small and young farms.
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Economic development that prioritizes local agribusiness and resource sustainability.
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Concerns about large-scale land ownership by international corporations and its impact on community resilience.
3. Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
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Reducing CO2 emissions and promoting novel sequestration practices.
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Implementing policies for waste mitigation, including composting and closed-loop resource systems.
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Ensuring clean water, air, and resource management.
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Preserving natural landscapes, agricultural lands, and forests.
4. Transportation and Infrastructure
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Expanding public transportation to reduce dependency on personal vehicles.
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Addressing issues like limited bike paths and inadequate infrastructure for rural and urban connectivity.
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Supporting flexible and adaptive infrastructure systems, such as compostable toilets.
5. Community Engagement and Participation
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Calls for transparent and accessible decision-making processes:
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Reliable, user-friendly websites.
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Advanced notice of meetings and clearly communicated agendas.
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Creation of inclusive engagement spaces:
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Small-group settings (e.g., neighborhood charettes).
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Creative community gatherings (e.g., potlucks, cultural events).
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Affinity spaces for marginalized groups.
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Hybrid meeting formats to ensure equitable participation for all.
6. Equity and Social Justice
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Representation of diverse demographics in planning processes (age, ethnicity, economic status).
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Policies that ensure equitable access to resources, public spaces, and transportation.
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Integration of cultural and social equity into all levels of planning and policy.
7. Food Systems and Security
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Expanding local food systems with a focus on organic and non-toxic production.
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Improving food access for all income levels.
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Strengthening food supply chains with infrastructure like cold storage facilities.
8. Concerns About the Future
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Rising cost of living and economic disparities.
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Lack of infrastructure in rural areas leading to isolation, especially for older residents.
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The need for resilience against societal challenges, including economic collapse and environmental degradation.
9. Community Vision
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Building a resilient, just, and sustainable community with:
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Localized food systems and equitable housing.
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Diverse, connected neighborhoods.
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Resource-sharing initiatives like cooperatives.
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Focus on sustainability, social justice, and regenerative systems.
Top Elements
1.
2. Land
3. use, housing, transportation, climate
4.
5.
6. Land
7. Use, natural resources, economic development, climate
8.
9.
10. Housing,
11. environment, economic development
12.
13.
14. Land
15. use. Transportation. Capital Facilities & utilities
16.
17.
18. Land
19. use. Environment. Economic development (both urban and agriculture)
20.
21.
22. Housing.
23. Transportation. Capital Facilities & utilities
24.
25.
26. Land
27. use. Housing. Climate.
28.
29.
30. Land
31. use. Housing. Environment
32.
Policy/Plans of Interest/Concern/Would like to See
1.
2. More
3. equitable and accessible participation from public in institutional decisions/ food waste
funding/ space for waste mitigation
4.
5.
6. How
7. 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.
8.
9.
10. Campground
11. permitting process. Hipcamp/AirBnB short term housing regulations in rural communities. Cold
storage facilities for food supply chain. Composting toilets allowable
12.
13.
14. Closing
15. the loop on waste generated in the county
16.
17.
18. (no
19. response)
20.
21.
22. (no
23. response)
24.
25.
26. Zonin.
27. Building codes. Transportation. Youth programs. Decision making in timely manner. Mixed
use housing.
28.
29.
30. Food
31. security (non-toxic). Potential federal changes.
32.
What would allow you to participate/feel welcome?
1.
2. County:
3. 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
4.
5.
6. Regularly
7. 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.
8.
9.
10. Community
11. gatherings and potlucks. Grant availabilities, flexibilities, and distribution for
community/awareness. Digital surveys
12.
13.
14. Transparency
15.
16.
17. Smaller
18. discussion groups (neighborhood charettes)
19.
20.
21. Make
22. 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.
23.
24.
25. Affinity
26. spaces. After normal work hours. Invitation. Less hierarchy (?). Multiple channels of
communication. More inclusive.
27.
28.
29. More
30. online opportunities. More creative gatherings that focus on community development.
31.
Top 3 concerns about future
1.
2. Liberal
3. hypocrisy. Economic development. Fascism/Capitalism. Denial. Collapse hurting the most
vulnerable.
4.
5.
6. Cost
7. of living. Economic future of agribusiness. Food access for all income levels.
8.
9.
10. Jobs
11. and Housing. Keeping the environment healthy and beautiful. Reducing CO2 emissions and
novel sequestration practices. Water rights/clean air
12.
13.
14. Solid
15. waste management. Resource management. Too many cars not enough public transportation.
Divide between working middle class(providing services) and wealthy (using services)
16.
17.
18. Young:
19. economic situation, inflation, building equity, getting started. Middle: ?. Older: Isolation
especially in rural areas. Expense of infrastructure.
20.
21.
22. Where
23. are people going to live. How much of this county is owned by int’l logging companies?
24.
25.
26. More
27. 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.
28.
29.
30. Affordable
31. housing. Maintain current agriculture lands/forests
32.
Community Vision
1.
2. Care
3. economy. Neodism (?) with accountability. From (?) each according to their ability, to each
according to their need. Local foods, medicines, sustenance.
4.
5.
6. A
7. 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)
8.
9.
10. Level
11. food resources and supply chain. Affordable housing for all.
12.
13.
14. Equal
15. access to resources & resource sharing/co-operatives. Support for farms and farmers (helpful
regulation). Limited growth. Closed loops. Representation of all levels of community.
16.
17.
18. (no
19. response)
20.
21.
22. That
23. Jefferson County not just welcomes, but inbdyjbkbv(?) of(?) diversity into the future.
Economic, social(?), ethnic(?), sexual (?), etc.
24.
25.
26. Compostable
27. 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.
28.
29.
30. Quality
31. food grown locally (hopefully organic). Housing availability for all income levels. Maintain
Natural environment.
32.