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Planning for Our Future
Plans are the foundation of much of what we do in the City. They guide our actions and ensure the goals set by the City Council and the community are realized. Planning staff in all departments work together with advisory committees, stakeholders, and the general public to ensure that our final, City Council adopted plans are in line with the community's vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Action Plan
The Action Plan will take the community's vision and goals, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. Take a minute to read our 2017 Annual Community Report that outlines our goals and how we are doing. Working together we can achieve our shared vision
• Learn more about the Action Plan
Downtown Strategy
We are now in the implementation phase of this project. Updating the Downtown Design Guidelines, and creating a Sanitation Master Plan and Wayfinding Plan are just some of the steps happening in 2018.
• Learn more about the Downtown Strategy
Missing Middle Housing Project
Missing Middle Housing refers to a range of housing types that can provide more than one housing unit per lot (duplexes, adu's, etc.), and is a key component of the Comprehensive Plan. This project is designed to look at how the City can encourage more of these types of developments.
• Learn more about the Missing Middle Project
Parking Strategy
The City is taking a comprehensive approach to parking as part of Olympia's Downtown Strategy. Addressing parking challenges is particularly important as more mixed-use development comes into Downtown, changing the landscape for parking supply and demand.
• Learn more about the Parking Strategy
Sea Level Rise
Global climate forces are predicted to have a powerful local impact. Now is the best time to begin understanding the flooding risks in our Downtown and respond appropriately. The sooner we begin to plan, the better we can respond proactively.
• Learn more about Sea Level Rise
Sign Code Update
The City of Olympia has not updated its sign code in several years. The existing sign code external link can be confusing to understand by businesses and the public, and can be challenging to administer for city staff. The new code will be simplified and streamlined.
• Learn more about the update of the Sign Code
West Bay Park and Restoration Plan
The City has begun the process for developing the West Bay Restoration and Park Master Plan. The project will create an inspiring waterfront park and a restored shoreline. Visit our webpage to learn about public participation opportunities.
• Learn more about the West Bay Park and Restoration Plan