Category Archives: Public Hearings

Is Collaborative Planning Possible?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

I wrote earlier about general problems of writing about planning and land use and about the basis of those problems which I believe arise from the widely divergent views people have about their communities. Now we can now explore conclusions … Continue reading →

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Olympia Planning Commission: Looking Back. Looking Ahead.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

I decided not to reapply for the 2012-2013 term and will, with great relief, let someone else take the seat I occupied for the last two years. I have made no secret of my displeasure and frustration with the Olympia … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Project for Public Spaces Presentation October 3, 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

The planning commission was scheduled to meet at the same time as the Project for Public Spaces. I ranted about that in my summary of the planning commission meeting. I was able to attend half of each meeting. I’ll use … Continue reading →

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Summary of Regular Planning Commission Meeting October 3, 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I was unable to attend both meetings yesterday—insert stock complaint about the logic of holding a meeting about long term planning and community involvement on the night the planning commission is meeting. One does wonder whether little hitches like this … Continue reading →

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Olympia’s Urbanism and Public Spaces

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

We were presented with two timely developments this week. First, the Olympian’s Matt Batcheldor penned a piece about the latest effort to revitalize downtown. A quick walk down the 300 block of Fourth Avenue, in front of the boarded-up location … Continue reading →

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OPC: August 2011

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

The Olympia Planning Commission meeting on August 15 will include the following topics: Briefing and Hearing on the 2012 Capital Facilities Plan; Public Hearing on the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments (not to be confused with the comprehensive plan Update); Shoreline … Continue reading →

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