Growth Management Policy Board · 5/2/2019 · Growth Management Policy Board Thursday, May 2, 2019 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSRC Board Room • 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500,

Growth Management Policy Board Thursday, May 2, 2019 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

PSRC Board Room • 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98104

The meeting will be streamed live over the Internet at www.psrc.org.

1. Call to Order (10:00) - Councilmember Ryan Mello, Chair

2. Communications and Public Comment

3. Report of the Chair

4. Director's Report

5. Consent Agenda (10:15)

a. Approve Minutes of Growth Management Policy Board Meeting held April 4, 2019

6. Discussion Item (10:20)

a. VISION 2050: Economy Chapter -- Jason Thibedeau, PSRC


a. VISION 2050: Regional Collaboration Chapter -- Paul Inghram, PSRC


a. VISION 2050: Regional Growth Strategy and Environmental Review -- Liz Underwood-Bultmann, PSRC

9. Action Item (11:30)

a. Action to Proceed with Draft Multicounty Planning Policies -- Paul Inghram, PSRC


a. VISION 2050: Vision Statement and Draft Outline -- Ben Bakkenta and Paul Inghram, PSRC

11. Information Item

a. Updated 2019 Growth Management Policy Board Meeting Schedule

12. Next Meetings:

General Assembly – Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., The Conference Center at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Pike Street (8th & Pike), Seattle, WA 98101.

Register online at https://www.psrc.org/board/general-assembly-

GMPB - June 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., PSRC Boardroom

Major Topics for June: Regional Growth Strategy, VISION 2050 Draft SEIS Public Comments, and Arlington-Marysville MIC Designation

13. Adjourn (12:00)

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MINUTES Growth Management Policy Board April 4, 2019 PSRC Boardroom [To watch a video of the meeting and hear the discussion, go to http://psrcwa.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1745]

CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Councilmember Ryan Mello, Chair. COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS Alex Tsimerman expressed his concerns about Amazon moving jobs out of Seattle. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT FOR VISION 2050 DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DSEIS) Everett Councilmember Paul Roberts provided comments on developing a single metric for the region to monitor greenhouse gas emissions along with elevating climate change in VISION 2050. The comment was submitted into record as a public comment on the DSEIS. Alex Tsimerman provided comments on the transportation aspect of VISION 2050. The comment was submitted into record as public comment on the DSEIS. REPORT OF THE CHAIR Chair Mello shared with the board that the General Assembly is scheduled for May 30 and the program will include an update on VISION 2050. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Director of Growth Management Paul Inghram provided updates on VISION 2050 outreach and thanked the jurisdictions that have hosted the events.

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CONSENT AGENDA

a. Approve Minutes of Growth Management Policy Board Meeting held March 7, 2019

ACTION: It was moved and seconded (Margeson/Schuette) to adopt the Consent Agenda. The motion passed.

ARLINGTON-MARYSVILLE MIC Senior Planner Andrea Harris-Long and Senior Planner Erika Harris presented on the Arlington-Marysville Manufacturing/Industrial Center (MIC) application and the upcoming designation process. Ms. Harris-Long provided background on the Designation Criteria for Industrial Growth Centers and details on the application for the Arlington-Marysville MIC. Marysville Community Development Director Dave Koenig and Arlington Community & Economic Development Director Marc Hayes joined to answer questions from the board. The board’s questions ranged from housing capacity to having the infrastructure in the sewer and water systems to absorb growth. Both jurisdictions assured the board that the capacity is there for growth. There was also discussion on the collaborative work between the two cities. Ms. Harris-Long explained the next steps, including two tracks for certification. The first is Eligibility & Designation and the second is the Subarea Plan Certification. The board is scheduled to take action on the application at the June 6, 2019 meeting. REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE Mr. Inghram provided an update on the Regional Growth Strategy work and reviewed the upcoming board schedule for the Preferred Alternative selection. The board discussed concerns ranging from displacement to greenhouse gas emissions to realistic growth expectations for a jurisdiction. The board will continue to discuss the Regional Growth Strategy at the May meeting. VISION 2050: DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS CHAPTER Mr. Inghram reviewed the draft changes made to the Development Patterns chapter and highlighted the funding policy changes. The board discussed the role of high capacity transit station areas, including questions about whether they are considered the same as light rail stations or regional growth centers. There was also discussion of what role PSRC should take related to annexation. Concurrency with state highways was another discussion topic.

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VISION 2050: TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER Principal Planner Gil Cerise and Principal Planner Pavithra Parthasarathi presented updates to the Transportation chapter. Ms. Parthasarathi reviewed proposed policy changes by topic followed by proposed actions. VISION 2050: PUBLIC SERVICES Assistant Planner Ben Kahn presented work on the Public Services chapter. The board discussed annexation, how cities handle their water and sewer systems, and placement of schools. VISION 2050: ECONOMY CHAPTER Due to time constraints, it was decided the board would discuss the VISION 2050 Economy chapter at the May 2 meeting. NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 and will focus on VISION 2050 and the Regional Growth Strategy. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

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GROWTH MANAGEMENT POLICY BOARD Attendance Roster – April 4, 2019 GMPB MEMBERS & ALTERNATES PRESENT (Italicized = alternate) Patricia Akiyama, Master Builders Association – Business/Labor Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold, Kirkland – Other Cities & Towns in King County Councilmember Scott Bader, Metropolitan Center—Everett Councilmember Traci Buxton, Des Moines – Other Cities & Towns in King County Mayor John Chelminiak, Metropolitan Center—Bellevue Jeff Clarke, Alderwood Water & Wastewater District Councilmember John Holman, Auburn – Other Cities & Towns in King County Marty Kooistra, Housing Development Consortium – Seattle/King County Councilmember Hank Margeson, Redmond – Other Cities & Towns in King County Mark McCaskill, WA State Department of Commerce (via remote) Councilmember Ryan Mello, Metropolitan Center—Tacoma Councilmember Elizabeth Mitchell, Woodway – Other Cities & Towns in Snohomish County Barb Mock, Regional Staff Committee Councilmember Mike O’Brien, Metropolitan Center—Seattle Councilmember Ron Peltier, Bainbridge Island – Other Cities & Towns in Kitsap County Mayor Rob Putaansuu, Port Orchard – Other Cities & Towns in Kitsap County Councilmember Terry Ryan, Snohomish County JoAnn Schueler, Transportation Agency – WSDOT Councilmember Jan Schuette, Arlington – Other Cities & Towns in Snohomish County Edna Shim, Seattle Children’s – Business/Labor Commissioner Peter Steinbrueck, Port of Seattle – Ports Councilmember Nancy Tosta, Burien – Other Cities & Towns in King County Dr. Susan Turner, Kitsap Public Health District – Community/Environment (via remote) Mayor Greg Wheeler, Metropolitan Center—Bremerton Councilmember Paul Winterstein, Issaquah – Other Cities & Towns in King County Commissioner Edward Wolfe, Kitsap County (via remote) Councilmember Steve Worthington, University Place – Other Cities & Towns in Pierce County Councilmember Derek Young, Pierce County GMPB MEMBERS ABSENT (*alternate present) *Dr. Anthony Chen, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department – Community/Environment *Councilmember Tim Curtis, Fife – Other Cities & Towns in Pierce County Councilmember Larry Gossett, King County Clayton Graham, Municipal League of King County – Business/Labor Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles, King County Peter Mayer, Metro Parks Tacoma – Community/Environment * Robin Mayhew, Transportation Agency – WSDOT *Commissioner Paul McIntyre, Alderwood Water & Wastewater District Ian Morrison, NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Association – Business/Labor Deputy Mayor Cynthia Pratt, Lacey – Thurston Regional Planning Council Rob Purser, Suquamish Tribe Bryce Yadon, Futurewise

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GUESTS AND PSRC/STAFF PRESENT (As determined by signatures on the attendance sheet and documentation by staff.) Ben Bakkenta, PSRC Laura Benjamin, PSRC Cathie Carlson, Bethel School District Bea Covington, King Conservation District Jill Czarnecki, Parametrix Carolyn Downs, PSRC Erika Harris, PSRC Andrea Harris-Long, PSRC Marc Hayes, City of Arlington Michael Hubner, City of Seattle Paul Inghram, PSRC Kathryn Johnson, PSRC Dave Koenig, City of Marysville Ben Kahn, PSRC Andy Micklow, King County Council Kristin Mitchell, PSRC Maggie Moore, PSRC Ian Munce, City of Tacoma Christine Wolf, NWSA Karen Wolfe, King County

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DISCUSSION ITEM April 25, 2019 To: Growth Management Policy Board From: Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management Subject: VISION 2050: Economy Chapter

IN BRIEF PSRC staff will present an overview of potential revisions to the Economy multicounty planning policies and actions in VISION 2050. The Growth Management Policy Board will be asked to provide feedback on the proposed draft changes. DISCUSSION The Economy chapter in VISION 2040 is built around the goal of planning for a prosperous and sustainable economy through supporting businesses and job creation, investing in all people, sustaining environmental quality, and creating great central places, diverse communities, and high quality of life. Beginning in fall 2018, PSRC staff worked with the Regional Staff Committee and the Growth Management Policy Board to update the Economy chapter for VISION 2050. In developing the approach to review policies in the Economy chapter, staff leveraged the region’s economic strategy, Amazing Place, adopted by the region’s Economic Development District Board in September 2017. The strategy relied on the input of employers, civic groups, government leaders, educators, chambers of commerce, and a broad array of economic development interests throughout King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. From this input and lessons learned from prior strategies, three main goals were established:

• Open economic opportunities to everyone

• Compete globally

• Sustain a high quality of life

These three goals are supported by 22 strategies, with supporting initiatives identified to sustain growth in key sectors and the overall economy. The goals and strategies in

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Amazing Place work to implement the goals and policies established in VISION 2040 and are well aligned. Each MPP in the Economy chapter in VISION 2040 is implemented by one or more strategies in Amazing Place. VISION 2040’s Economy chapter includes polices that support the health of the region’s economy through investment in people, place and business. Proposed policy edits focus on equity, growing jobs near housing, and streamlining and strengthening policy language. The proposed additions and revisions incorporate feedback heard from the Regional Staff Committee, Growth Management Policy Board, and comments from other stakeholders during the scoping period. Details of these revisions and discussions are below. The attached matrix provides additional notes and context for specific draft policy changes and actions. Four actions are included for the Economy policies in VISION 2050. These actions focus on continued regional coordination around economic development planning as well as efforts by local governments to plan for economic development in their communities. PSRC staff presented proposed changes for the Economy policies to the Regional Staff Committee in March 2019. Highlights from the discussion included support for the region’s airports, seaports, industrial lands, economic development in rural areas and small cities, and emphasis on equity language in the policies. NEXT STEPS Staff will update the draft policies with the direction of the Growth Management Policy Board. A complete draft of the updated chapter, including introductory narrative, will be included in the draft plan for public review. For more information, contact Jason Thibedeau, Principal Economic Development Manager, at 206-389-2879 or [email protected]. Attachments: A - Draft Economy Policies and Actions

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Economy Chapter Working Draft - April 25, 2019

Goal

The region will have a prospering and sustainable regional economy by supporting businesses and job creation, investing in all people, sustaining environmental quality, and creating great central places, diverse communities, and high quality of life.

No change

Policy Text Type of Change Reason for Proposed Update Additional Notes

MPP-Ec-A

Support economic activity and job creation in rural areas and cities in rural areas at a size and scale compatible with rural character and the long-term integrity and productivity of natural resource areas.

New policyCombined and streamlined MPP-Ec-21 and MPP-Ec-22

MPP-Ec-21

Recognize the need for employment in cities in the rural areas and promote compatible occupations (such as, but not limited to, tourism, cottage and home‑based businesses, and local services) that do not conflict with rural character and resource‑based land uses.

Substantive change Replaced with new Ec-A

MPP-Ec-22 Support economic activity in rural and natural resource areas at a size and scale that is compatible with the long‑term integrity and productivity of these lands.

Substantive change Replaced with new Ec-A

MPP-Ec-B

Recognize and protect the region’s airports as critical economic assets that support the region’s businesses, commercial aviation activities, aerospace manufacturing, general aviation, and military missions.

New Policy Regional economic strategy and PSRC focus area

MPP-Ec-16

Utilize urban design strategies and approaches to ensure that changes to the built environment preserve and enhance the region's unique attributes and each community's distinctive identity in recognition of the economic value of sense of place.Preserve and enhance the region's unique attributes and each community's distinctive identity as economic assets as the region grows.

Substantive change Strengthened and broadened policy statement

The matrix below includes polices and actions in the existing Economy Chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legistlative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and strengthen existing language, including consistency with the Regional Economic Strategy. A complete draft of the updated chapter will be available for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Economy Chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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MPP-Ec-20 Provide an adequate supply of housing with good access to employment centers to support job creation and economic growth.

Substantive change Addressed by Housing chapter policies

MPP-Ec-17

Use incentives and investments to create a closer balance between jobs and housing, consistent with the regional growth strategy.Develop and provide a range of job opportunities for workers throughout the region in a manner that promotes accessibility to housing.

Substantive change

Regional economic strategy - Building from most recent regional economic strategy, focused on job side of jobs-housing balance. See housing for housing policies

MPP-Ec-1

Support economic development activities that help to recruit, retain, expand, or diversify the region's businesses, targeted . Target recruitment activities towards businesses that provide family living-wage jobs.

Minor changeUpdated and broadened language to include retention and expansion activities for targeting of living-wage jobs.

MPP-Ec-5 Foster a supportive environment for business startups, small businesses, and locally and minority-owned businesses to help them continue to prosper.

Minor change Equity - modernized language

MPP-Ec-11

Address unique obstacles and special needs – as well as recognize the special assets – of disadvantaged populations in improving the region's shared economic future.Promote equity and access to opportunity in economic development policies and programs. Seek to expand employment opportunity to improve the region’s shared economic future.


MPP-Ec-12

Foster appropriate and targeted economic growth in distressed under-invested areas to provide greater access to create economic opportunity for current and future residents of these areas.


MPP-Ec-13

Support and recognize the contributions of the region's culturally and ethnically diverse communities, including in helping the region continue to expand its international economy.


MPP-Ec-8 Promote economic activity and employment growth that creates widely shared prosperity and sustains a diversity of family living‑wage jobs for the region’s residents.


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MPP-Ec-3 Support established and emerging industry clusters that export goods and services, and import capital, and have growth potential.

Minor change Minor edit

MPP-Ec-4 Leverage the region's position as an international gateway by supporting businesses, airports, seaports, and agencies involved in trade‑related activities.

Minor change Add clarification to include airports and seaports

MPP-Ec-6

Ensure the efficient flow of people, goods, services, and information in and through the region with infrastructure investments, particularly in and connecting designated centers, to meet the distinctive needs of the regional economy.

Minor change Minor edit

Document narrative will clarify that designated centers includes centers designated regionally and locally, as well as MICs.

MPP-Ec-2

Foster a positive business climate by encouraging regionwide and statewide collaboration among business, government, education, labor, military, workforce development, and other nonprofit organizations.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-7 Encourage the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to incorporate environmental and social responsibility into their practices.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-9 Ensure that the region has a high quality education system that is accessible to all of the region's residents.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-10

Ensure that the region has high quality and accessible training programs that give people opportunities to learn, maintain, and upgrade skills necessary to meet the current and forecast needs of the regional and global economy.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-14 Sustain and enhance arts and cultural institutions to foster an active and vibrant community life in every part of the region.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-15 Ensure that economic development sustains and respects the region's environmental quality.

No change NA

MPP-Ec-18

Concentrate a significant amount of economic growth in designated centers and connect them to each other in order to strengthen the region's economy and communities and to promote economic opportunity.

No change NA

Document narrative will clarify that designated centers includes centers designated regionally and locally, as well as MICs.

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MPP-Ec-19

Maximize the use of existing designated manufacturing and industrial centers by focusing appropriate types and amounts of employment growth in these areas and by protecting them from incompatible adjacent uses.

No change NA

Action Text Type of Change Reason for Proposed Update Additional Notes

Ec-Action-1(Regional)

Regional Economic Strategy: The Puget Sound Regional Council and the Economic Development District will coordinate economic development efforts to strengthen the region’s industries, economic foundations and implement the Regional Economic Strategy. Update the Regional Economic Strategy periodically.

New actionRegional Economic Strategy - adds emphasis to implementation, in addition to periodic updates.


Regional Support for Local Government Economic Development Planning: The Puget Sound Regional Council will support county and local jurisdictions through technical assistance and economic data, with special emphasis on smaller jurisdictions, in their efforts to develop Economic Development Elements as part of their expected 2023-24 comprehensive plan updates.

New actionRegional Economic Strategy - support local plan updates.


Regional Economic Data: The Puget Sound Regional Council and the Economic Development District, in collaboration with county Economic Development Councils and other partners, will maintain regional economic data and develop regionwide and subarea forecasts.

New actionRegional Economic Strategy - economic data and forecasts.

Ec-Action-4(Local)

Economic Development Elements: Cities and counties will update (or adopt) their economic development element – tailored to meet the jurisdiction's unique needs and leveraging public investments – as specified in the Growth Management Act, when conducting the expected 2023-24 comprehensive plan update.

New actionLocal Plan Updates - update economic developments as part of next update cycle

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DISCUSSION ITEM April 25, 2019 To: Growth Management Policy Board From: Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management Subject: VISION 2050: Regional Collaboration Chapter

IN BRIEF Staff will present draft policies for the Regional Collaboration chapter for the board’s review and feedback. DISCUSSION VISION 2040 includes a chapter on General policies that provide broad direction to implement the regional plan. Policies address:

• Regional coordination

• Updates to countywide planning policies

• Monitoring

• Funding While these policies are essential parts of VISION 2040, the General chapter sometimes goes less noticed than other chapters. This might be due to its small size, the generic name, or that policies don’t directly connect to related comprehensive plan elements. As staff reviewed the General chapter, thoughts centered on how to make the chapter more relevant and purposeful. The crosscutting nature of the General chapter provides an opportunity to better address themes and issues that do not fit precisely in any individual chapter. With that in mind, staff suggest a revision to the chapter to:

• Change the name to Regional Collaboration to emphasize that this chapter provides foundational guidance for the entire plan and emphasizes the importance of working regionally.

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• Consolidate funding policies in this chapter. The current General chapter includes two funding-related policies, but others are in the Development Patterns, Transportation, Housing and Economy chapters. Consolidating them into one location would allow them to be read together as a coherent funding strategy.

• Address crosscutting themes that don’t fit in any individual chapter. This chapter is an opportunity to emphasize the plan’s support for the region’s Native Americans, military installations, social equity, and healthy outcomes, while recognizing that these issues touch on all aspects of the plan.

The attached matrix provides additional notes and context for specific draft policy changes and actions. NEXT STEPS Following the board’s review, staff will seek action to proceed with the policy updates for this chapter at the June 6 meeting. For more information on this topic, please contact Paul Inghram at 206-464-7549, [email protected]. Attachments: A - MPP Regional Collaboration Policy Matrix

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Regional Collaboration Chapter Working Draft April 25, 2019

GoalA collaborative region will successfully plan for a healthy environment, thriving communities, and opportunities for all.

New goal Prior chapter did not include a goal statement


MPP-RC-A

Improve services and access to opportunity for people of color, people with low incomes, and historically underserved communities to ensure all people can attain the resources and opportunities to improve quality of life and address past inequities.

New policyEquity - New policy to underscore that equity is an overarching issues that spans policy topics

MPP-RC-B Improve health outcomes when carrying out regional, countywide, and local planning and decision-making processes.

New policyHealth - New policy to recognize that health is an overarching issues that spans chapters

MPP-RC-CCoordinate with Tribes in regional and local planning, recognizing the mutual benefits and potential for impacts between growth occurring within and beyond tribal boundaries.

New policyTribes - New policy to emphasize the need for coordination between local and regional agencies and Tribes

MPP-RC-D

Consult with military installations in regional and local planning, recognizing the mutual benefits and potential for impacts between growth occurring within and beyond installation boundaries.

New policyMilitary - New policy to emphasize the need for coordination between local and regional agencies and the Military

MPP-RC-1Update countywide planning policies, where necessary, prior to December 31, 20102021, to address the multicounty planning policies in VISION 20402050.

Minor change Update date; VISION 2050 reference Formerly MPP-G-2

MPP-RC-2

Monitor implementation of VISION 20402050 to evaluate progress in achieving the regional growth strategy, as well as the environment, development patterns, housing, economy, transportation, and public services provisions.

Minor change Update VISION 2050 reference Formerly MPP-G-3

The matrix below includes policies in the existing General Chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legislative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The chapter is proposed be renamed the Regional Collaboration Chapter. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions, including updating dates and terms, and providing two new overarching policies (RC-A, B) regarding equity and health that cross over multiple chapters. Numbered policies refer to existing policies in VISION 2040, while lettered policies refer to new policies.

A complete draft of the VISION 2050 Regional Collaboration chapter will be available for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Regional Collaboration chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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MPP-RC-3

Give funding priority – both for transportation infrastructure and for economic development – to support designated regional growth centers and manufacturing/industrial centers, consistent with the regional vision. Regional funds are prioritized to regional centers. County-level and local funding are also appropriate to prioritize to regional growth centers.

Minor change

Funding - Consolidated MPP-DP-7 and MPP-DP-10 to address funding for both regional growth centers and manufacturing/industrial centers in one policy; Regional Staff Committee recommended moving last sentence from RC-3 to RC-4, but language remains the same.

Consolidating funding-related policies previously in separate chapters (DP-7, 10, 13, H-6, T-12)

MPP-RC-4

Direct subregional funding, especially county-level and local funds, to countywide centers and other local centers. centers designated through countywide processes, as well as to town centers, and other activity nodes. County-level and local funding are also appropriate to prioritize to regional centers.

Minor change

Funding - Previously MPP-DP-13; update to centers terminology (previously reviewed) ; Regional Staff Committee recommended moving second sentence from RC-3 to RC-4, but language remains the same.


Board and committee review: pending changes to the Regional Growth Strategy, should policy also include high capacity transit station areas?

MPP-RC-5

Coordinate planning efforts among jurisdictions, agencies, and federally recognized Indian Tribes where there are common borders or related regional issues, to facilitate a common vision.

Minor change Formerly MPP-G-1

MPP-RC-6

Recognize and give regional funding priority to transportation facilities, infrastructure, and services that explicitly advance the development of housing in designated regional growth centers. Give additional priority to projects and services that advance affordable housing.

No change Funding


Formerly MPP-H-6 (previously reviewed)

MPP-RC-7 Explore new and existing sources of funding for services and infrastructure, recognizing that such funding is vital if local governments are to achieve the regional vision.

No change Funding Formerly MPP-G-4

MPP-RC-8 Identify and develop changes to regulatory, pricing, taxing, and expenditure practices, and other fiscal tools within the region to implement the vision.

No change Funding Formerly MPP-G-5

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RC-Action-1(regional)

Plan Updates: The Puget Sound Regional Council will support efforts to update countywide planning policies, local comprehensive plans, and infrastructure and utility plans, including providing updated plan review and certification guidance.

New actionOutreach and coordination - support implementation of VISION 2050

RC-Action-2 (regional)

Monitoring Program: The Puget Sound Regional Council will track the implementation of VISION 2050 through monitoring and periodic evaluation.

New actionMonitoring - support ongoing implementation of VISION 2050

RC-Action-3(regional)

Centering Equity: The Puget Sound Regional Council will maintain a work program intended to continue to elevate equity in regional plans and supporting member jurisdictions in related efforts. This work program item will include the following components: - Creating and maintaining tools and resources to better understand how regional and local policies and actions affect our region’s residents, specifically as it relates to people of color and people with low incomes. - Develop strategies and best practices for centering equity in local planning work.

New actionEquity - support ongoing equity work identified in VISION 2050

RC-Action-4(regional and

local)

Funding Sources: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, will investigate existing and new funding sources for infrastructure, services, economic development, natural resource planning, and open space, to assist local governments with the implementation of VISION 2050. Explore options to develop incentives and innovative funding mechanisms, particularly in centers and transit station areas. Provide technical assistance to help local jurisdictions use existing and new funding sources.

New action Funding - support implementation of VISION 2050

RC-Action-5(regional and

local)

Communicate VISION 2050 to State Agencies and the Legislature: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, will relay the goals and objectives of VISION 2050 to state agencies and the Legislature, in order to promote changes in state law and funding to best advance VISION 2050.

New actionState coordination - support implementation of VISION 2050

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DISCUSSION ITEM April 25, 2019 To: Growth Management Policy Board From: Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management Subject: VISION 2050: Regional Growth Strategy and Environmental Review

IN BRIEF The board will be asked for feedback on potential updates to the Regional Growth Strategy chapter, including proposed policies. The board will also review the process to develop a Regional Growth Strategy preferred alternative for the draft VISION 2050 plan. The board will also hear an update on comments submitted on the Draft Supplemental EIS. DISCUSSION VISION 2040 contains a Regional Growth Strategy, which provides numeric guidance for planning for population, housing, and employment growth in countywide targets and local comprehensive plans. The update of VISION will extend the planning horizon for the growth strategy to 2050. In November 2018, the Growth Management Policy Board selected three Regional Growth Strategy alternatives for environmental review. PSRC released the Draft Supplemental EIS (DSEIS) for a 60-day public comment period on February 28, 2019. The Draft SEIS provides a comparative analysis of the environmental effects of the three growth pattern alternatives.

Over the course of the next few months, the Growth Management Policy Board and

PSRC committees will work to support development of a preferred alternative. At the

May meeting, the board will have an initial discussion of outcomes or principles to guide

development of the preferred alternative. Staff will use the board’s direction to prepare a

draft preferred alternative for review at the June 6 meeting.

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https://www.psrc.org/vision/seis

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In earlier discussion of the Development Patterns chapter, members expressed interest

in better incorporating relevant policies in the Regional Growth Strategy chapter in

VISION 2050. The purpose is to clarify the role and relationship between the Regional

Growth Strategy and the multicounty planning policies and actions in VISION. Staff

have identified existing policies and actions in the Development Patterns chapter that

address distribution of growth that could be moved to the Regional Growth Strategy

chapter. The attached policy matrix identifies these policies, along with new policies to

potentially include in a revised Regional Growth Strategy chapter (see Attachment A).

Staff will seek board direction to proceed with a new Regional Growth Strategy chapter

that includes this set of policies in addition to a description of the growth strategy.

NEXT STEPS The Growth Management Policy Board will discuss comments on the DSEIS in more detail at its June meeting. Using direction from the board, staff will work with the Regional Staff Committee to prepare a draft version of a potential preferred growth alternative for discussion at the June meeting as well. For more information about the Regional Growth Strategy, contact Liz Underwood-Bultmann, Principal Planner, 206-464-7134, [email protected], or Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management, 206-464-7549, [email protected]. Attachments: A - MPP Regional Growth Strategy Policy Matrix

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Regional Growth Strategy Chapter Working Draft April 25, 2019

Goal

The region will focus growth within already urbanized areas, designated centers and near transit stations to best support the regional vision. Rural and resource lands will continue to be permanent and vital parts of the region.

New goal Prior chapter did not include a goal statement


MPP-RGS-AImplement the Regional Growth Strategy through regional policies and programs, countywide planning policies and growth targets, and local plans.

New policyRegional Growth Strategy - address role and implementation; RSC recommended reference to countywide policies

MPP-RGS-B

Attract x% of the region’s residential and y% of the region’s employment growth to high capacity transit station areas to realize the multiple public benefits of compact growth around high-capacity transit investments. As jurisdictions plan for growth targets, focus development near high capacity transit to achieve the regional goal.

New policyRegional Growth Strategy - draft policy pending Preferred Alternative discussion.

Formerly MPP-DP-B (previously reviewed)

MPP-RGS-C Encourage growth in designated countywide centers. New policyRegional Centers Framework - encourage growth in countywide centers

MPP-RGS-1

Provide a regional framework for the designation and adjustment of the urban growth area to eEnsure long-term stability and sustainability of the urban growth area consistent with the regional vision.

Substantive changeBoard and Regional Staff Committee direction on revised UGA policy and action.

Formerly MPP-DP-1 (previously reviewed)

MPP-RGS-2

Encourage efficient use of urban land by maximizing optimizing the development potential of existing urban lands and increasing density in the urban growth area in locations consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy such as advancing development that achieves zoned density.

Substantive change

Regional Growth Strategy - address comments on urban density. In response to comments that high densities aren't appropriate in all urban locations, RSC recommended changing to "optimizing."


The matrix below includes potential policies in an updated Regional Growth Strategy chapter. The proposed approach is to move relevant policies from the Development Patterns chapter to highlight the relationship to the Regional Growth Strategy. Potential revisions, shown in legislative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and strengthen existing language to guide planning consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy. Numbered policies refer to existing policies in VISION 2040, while lettered policies refer to new policies. Most potential policies in this chapter were previously reviewed with the Development Patterns chapter.

A complete draft of the VISION 2050 Regional Growth Strategy chapter, including the preferred growth alternative, will be available for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Regional Growth Strategy chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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MPP-RGS-3

Use consistent countywide targeting processes for allocating population and employment growth consistent with the regional vision, including establishing: (a) local employment targets, (b) local housing targets based on population projections, and (c) local housing and employment growth targets for each designated regional growth center and manufacturing/industrial center.

Minor changeRegional Centers Framework - clarify existing expectations for MIC targets. Action 3 directs PSRC to develop guidance for updating targets.


MPP-RGS-4 Accommodate the region's growth first and foremost in the urban growth area. Ensure that development in rural areas is consistent with the regional vision.

No changeFormerly MPP-DP-4 (previously reviewed)

MPP-RGS-5Focus a significant share of population and employment growth in designated regional growth centers.


MPP-RGS-6 Focus a significant share of employment growth in designated regional manufacturing/industrial centers.


MPP-RGS-7 Direct commercial, retail, and community services that serve rural residents into neighboring cities and existing activity areas to prevent the conversion of rural land into commercial uses.



RGS-Action-1(Regional)

Urban Growth Area: The Puget Sound Regional Council will report on urban growth area changes, annexation activity, and countywide coordination practices in each county.

New actionUrban Growth Area and Annexation - Updated companion MPP-DP-1.

Formerly DP-Action-1 (previously reviewed)

RGS-Action-2 (Regional)

Track and Evaluate Growth: The Puget Sound Regional Council will study, track, and evaluate growth and development occurring in the central Puget Sound region and in high capacity transit station areas in terms of meeting the goals and objectives of the Regional Growth Strategy.

New actionGrowing Transit Communities - Increase emphasis on transit station areas.

Formerly DP-Action-2 (previously reviewed)

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RGS-Action-3(Regional)

Growth Targets: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, will provide guidance and participate with countywide processes that set local housing and employment targets. PSRC will also provide guidance on growth targets for designated regional centers and cooridnate with member jurisdictions regarding buildable lands reporting.

New actionRegional Growth Strategy implementation. Opportunity to provide appropriate guidance regarding consistency.

Formerly DP-Action-3 (previously reviewed) ; added note re: buildable lands coordination per RSC

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ACTION ITEM April 25, 2019 To: Growth Management Policy Board From: Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management Subject: Action to Proceed with Draft Multicounty Planning Policies

IN BRIEF Staff will ask the Growth Management Policy Board to take action to direct staff to include the draft policies for Environment, Development Patterns, Housing, Transportation, and Public Services in the draft VISION 2050 document for public review. This will allow staff to begin work preparing the public review draft while the board continues review of other policy areas. RECOMMENDED ACTION The Growth Management Policy Board should:

Direct staff to include the draft policies for Environment, Development Patterns, Housing, Transportation, and Public Services in the draft VISION 2050 document for public review.

While the board will be asked to direct staff to proceed to prepare the entire draft plan in July, it aids the preparation of the document to move ahead with portions of the document as review is completed and to identify any outstanding items at that time. Staff is bringing forward updated policies for four chapters now, and will seek direction on the three remaining policy chapters in June, along with a draft concept for the growth strategy. Additional discussion as needed of remaining multicounty planning policies and the growth strategy will occur in July, along with direction on the overall plan. The board may flag specific policies to follow up on, as discussed below.

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DISCUSSION The Growth Management Policy Board spent meetings from early 2018 to 2019 reviewing planning topics in VISION 2040 and identifying potential changes to the multicounty planning policies to better address the needs of today’s communities. The board worked through draft policies for the Environment, Housing, Development Patterns, Transportation, and Public Services chapters from January through April this year. Staff incorporated the direction from the board into the most recently updated version of the policy matrices for these chapters (see attached). With the board’s direction, and a limited number of outstanding items, staff will proceed to incorporate these policies into the draft plan for public review this summer. Policy Chapter Status

May 2 – Ask for direction to proceed (previously reviewed policies)

Environment GMPB policy review March 7; request to proceed May 2

• Follow up on En-20 scheduled for June 6

Development Patterns GMPB policy review January 3, March 7, and April 4; request to proceed May 2

• not including policies moved to the Regional Growth Strategy or Regional Collaboration chapters

Housing GMPB policy review February 7; request to proceed May 2

Transportation GMPB policy review April 4; request to proceed May 2

Public Services GMPB policy review April 4; request to proceed May 2

• Will follow up on policy PS-6 related to special districts on June 6

May 2 – Review draft policies (ask to proceed June 6)

Regional Collaboration Formerly titled; “General”, GMPB policy review May 2; will ask to proceed June 6

Regional Growth Strategy Merged with portion of Development Patterns; GMPB additional policy review May 2; will ask to proceed with policies June 6

Will also review draft potential preferred growth strategy June 6

Economy GMPB policy review May 2; will ask to proceed June 6

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June 13 meeting to continue June 6 agenda as needed

July 11 – Direct staff to prepare draft plan for public release

Issue draft plan on July 19 (tentatively) with a 60-day public review period ending September 16

Additional discussion as needed on multicounty planning policies or preferred

alternatives for regional growth strategy

Outstanding Items Taking action at this stage helps staff manage production of the document and to focus the board’s work on remaining policy issues. The board can return to any of the policy sections this spring or again later this fall to consider further changes. Directing staff to proceed does not prohibit the board from reexamining a policy topic. The following items specifically identified by the board will be brought back at the June meeting even as direction is provided to move ahead with the other policies for each section.

Regional Growth Strategy-related policies – With this meeting packet, staff proposes moving a portion of the Development Patterns policies to the Regional Growth Strategy chapter to align policies that directly support and help implement the growth strategy. Those policies have been removed from this version of Development Patterns and will be brought back at the June meeting. Climate change policy En-20 – Board members asked whether draft policy En-20 related to managing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change could be made stronger. Staff will report back on potential options at the June meeting. Public Service policy PS-6 – Board members expressed interest in updating policy PS-6 to better reflect the relationship between cities and special service districts. Staff will work with the board to identify a potential change and bring it before the board at the June meeting.

NEXT STEPS

Staff is working to develop a complete draft plan for public review, which will aid the board and members in seeing the plan as a whole. Direction to proceed is not final but gives staff direction to continue with the next step of preparing chapters and the document.

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June 6

• Review DSEIS comments

• Discuss and develop a preferred growth alternative – direct staff to proceed with development of the preferred growth alternative

• Direct staff to proceed with Regional Growth Strategy, Regional Collaboration, and Economy chapters

June 13 (1-3 p.m.)

• Potential additional meeting to continue June 6 agenda July 11 (1-3 p.m. – note special date and time)

• Final review of outstanding items

• Direct staff to proceed with preparation of the draft plan for public review The schedule is to release a public review draft on July 19 and conduct a public hearing on the draft on September 5. For more information, please contact Paul Inghram at 206-464-7549 or [email protected]. Attachments: A - MPP Environment Policy Matrix B - MPP Development Patterns Policy Matrix C - MPP Housing Policy Matrix D - MPP Transportation Policy Matrix E - MPP Public Services Policy Matrix

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Environment Chapter Working Draft April 25, 2019

Goal

The region will care for the natural environment by protecting and restoring natural systems, conserving habitat, improving water quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, and addressing potentialclimate change impacts. The health of all residents and the economy is connected to the health of the environment. Planning at all levels should consider the impacts of land use, development, and transportation on the ecosystem.

Minor changeModernizing language on climate change and recognizing the link between the environment and a healthy economy.


MPP-En-ASupport and incentivize environmental stewardship on private and public lands to protect and enhance habitat, water quality, and other ecosystem services.

Substantive change

Open Space - Regional Open Space Conservation Plan (https://www.psrc.org/open-space) recommendation and support for Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda (http://www.psp.wa.gov/action_agenda_center.php)

MPP-En-7Mitigate noise and light pollution caused by traffictransportation, industries, public facilities, and other sources.

Substantive changeRecommendation by Regional Staff Committee to include light pollution to protect human and wildlife health and reduce energy consumption.

MPP-En-8

Identify, preserve, and enhance significant regional open space networks and linkages across jurisdictional boundaries through implementation and update of the Regional Open Space Conservation Plan.

Substantive changeOpen Space - Recognize Regional Open Space Conservation Plan

The matrix below includes policies in the existing Environment Chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legistlative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of revisions, new policies and actions, including: - Policies to more strongly support the recovery of the Puget Sound - Policies to support implementation of the Regional Open Space Conservation Plan - Policies to support and update regional work to address climate change - Policies to support equitable environmental outcomes for people of color and people with low incomes

A complete draft of the VISION 2050 Environment chapter will be avilable for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Environment Chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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Preserve and restore native vegetation and tree canopy to protect habitat, especially where it protects habitat and contributes to the overall ecological functionand where invasive species are a significant threat to native ecosystems.

Substantive changeOpen Space - Regional Open Space Conservation Plan focus on tree canopy

MPP-En-BProvide parks, trails, and open space within walking distance of urban residents. Prioritize historically underserved communities for open space improvements and investments.

Substantive changeOpen Space/Equity - Regional Open Space Conservation Plan focus on access to open space, especially for underserved communities

MPP-En-E

Enhance urban tree canopy to support community resilience, mitigate the urban heat, manage stormwater, conserve energy, improve mental and physical health, and strengthen economic prosperity.

Substantive changeResilience/Health/Open Space - Board recommendation (3/4/19) to include a policy on urban tree canopy to support resilience

MPP-En-13

Maintain and restore natural hydrological functions and water quality within the region's ecosystems and watersheds to recover the health of Puget Soundand, where feasible, restore them to a more natural state.

Substantive changePuget Sound recovery - Addition of water quality, more than hydrology needed. Board recommendation (3/4/19) to keep ecosystems in policy.

Will explain in the narrative that recovering Puget Sound includes protecting aquatic systems such as streams and aquifers.

MPP-En-CReduce stormwater impacts from transportation and development through watershed planning, redevelopment and retrofit projects, and low-impact development.

Substantive change

Puget Sound Recovery - Puget Sound Partnership and Regional Open Space Conservation Plan recommendations for stormwater pollution. Board recommendation (3/4/19) to include low-impact development in policy.

MPP-En-20

Support state, regional and local actions and continue to advance regional policies and programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts.Address the central Puget Sound region's contribution to climate change by, at a minimum, committing to comply with state initiatives and directives regarding climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Jurisdictions and agencies should work to include an analysis of climate change impacts when conducting an environmental review process under the State Environmental Policy Act.

Substantive change

Climate Change - Update to reflect current state context and support for multiple programs; deleting SEPA sentence since now a requirement, PSRC Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy: https://www.psrc.org/sites/default/files/rtp-appendixe-climatechangeanalysis.pdf. The board is interested in continuing to update this policy.

The narrative will include a brief summary of actions to address climate change and point to the many policies in VISION 2050 that are climate related

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MPP-En-21Reduce the rate of building energy use per capita, both in building use and in transportation activities through green building and retrofit of existing buildings.

Substantive change Climate Change - Focus on building energy use

MPP-En-DReduce impacts to vulnerable populations and areas that have been disproportionately affected by air pollution and climate change.

Substantive change

Climate Change/Equity - Recognition of disproportionate impacts. Board direction (3/4/19) to replace "address" with "reduce" to strengthen the policy.

MPP-En-25

Increase resiliency by identifyingAnticipate and addressing the impacts of climate change and natural hazards on regional water sources., land, infrastructure, health, and the economy. Prioritize actions to protect the most vulnerable populations.

Substantive changeResiliency/Equity - Adding concept of resilience and recognizing impacts to most vulnerable

Will define vulnerable in the narrative to indicate people with the least means to avoid harm

MPP-En-4

Ensure that all residents of the region, regardless of race, social or economic status, have clean air, clean water, and other elements oflive in a healthy environment, with minimal exposure to pollution.

Minor change

Equity - Updating equity language. Board direction (3/4/19) to keep social. Regional Staff Committee direction to strengthen policy and not condone exposure to pollution.

MPP-En-10

Preserve and enhance habitat to support healthy wildlife and accelerate the recovery of salmon, orca, and other threatened and endangered speciesprevent species from inclusion on the Endangered Species List and to accelerate their removal from the list.

Minor changePuget Sound Recovery - Regional Staff Committee suggestion to specifically name salmon and orca

MPP-En-15

Reduce the use of toxic pesticides, and chemical fertilizers, and other products to the extent feasible and identify alternatives that minimize risks to human health and the environment.

Minor changePuget Sound Recovery - Update to be consistent with recommendations from Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda

MPP-En-17

Meet all federal and state air quality standards, and reduce emissions of air toxics and greenhouse gases.Maintain or do better than existing standards for carbon monoxide, ozone, and particulates.

Minor change Air Quality - Including all air pollutants

MPP-En-18Reduce levels for air toxics, fine particulates, and greenhouse gases.

Minor change Streamlining, covered in MPP-En-17

MPP-En-23

Reduce greenhouse gases by expanding the use of conservation and alternative energy sources, electrifying the vehicle fleet, and by reducing vehicle miles traveled by increasing alternatives to driving alone.

Minor change Climate Change - Add emphasis of electrification

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Protect and restore natural resources that sequester and store carbon such as forests, farmland, wetlands, estuaries, and urban tree canopy.Take positive actions to reduce carbons, such as increasing the number of trees in urban portions of the region.

Minor change

Climate Change - Recommendation from climate research groups such as the Washington State Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce (https://www.governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions/workgroups-and-task-forces/carbon-emissions-reduction-taskforce-cert)

MPP-En-1 Develop regionwide environmental strategies, coordinating among local jurisdictions and countywide planning groups.

No change

MPP-En-2 Use integrated and interdisciplinary approaches for environmental planning and assessment at regional, countywide and local levels.

No change

MPP-En-3

Maintain and, where possible, improve air and water quality, soils, and natural systems to ensure the health and well-being of people, animals, and plants. Reduce the impacts of transportation on air and water quality, and climate change.

No change

MPP-En-5

Locate development in a manner that minimizes impacts to natural features. Promote the use of innovative environmentally sensitive development practices, including design, materials, construction, and on-going maintenance.

No change

MPP-En-6

Use the best information available at all levels of planning, especially scientific information, when establishing and implementing environmental standards established by any level of government.

No change

MPP-En-9

Designate, protect, and enhance significant open spaces, natural resources, and critical areas through mechanisms, such as the review and comment of countywide planning policies and local plans and provisions.

No change

MPP-En-11Identify and protect wildlife corridors both inside and outside the urban growth area.

No change

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MPP-En-14 Restore – where appropriate and possible – the region’s freshwater and marine shorelines, watersheds, and estuaries to a natural condition for ecological function and value.

No change

MPP-En-16 Identify and address the impacts of climate change on the region’s hydrological systems.

No change

MPP-En-19

Continue efforts to reduce pollutants from transportation activities, including through the use of cleaner fuels and vehicles and increasing alternatives to driving alone, as well as design and land use.

No change

MPP-En-22Pursue the development of energy management technology as part of meeting the region’s energy needs.

No change


En-Action-1

PSRC will advance the implementation of the adopted Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy, including future versions, to achieve meaningful reductions of emissions throughout the region from transportation, land use and development.

New actionClimate Change - supports the adopted Four-Part Strategy

EN-Action-2

PSRC will engage in regional resilience planning and climate preparedness, including development of a regional inventory of climate hazards, assistance to member organizations, and continued research and coordination with partner agencies such as the Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative.

New action Climate Change/Resiliency

En-Action-3

PSRC will work with member jurisdictions, resource agencies, tribes, and interest groups to implement conservation, restoration, stewardship, and other recommendations in the Regional Open Space Conservation Plan. On a periodic basis, evaluate and update the plan.

New actionRegional Open Space Conservation Plan - Supports implementation of the open space plan

En-Action-4

PSRC and the Puget Sound Partnership will coordinate to support watershed planning to inform land use, transportation, and stormwater planning and projects that improve the health of Puget Sound.

New actionPuget Sound Recovery - Continue to partner with Puget Sound Partnership to address Puget Sound recovery

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Counties and cities, together with other jurisdictions in the watershed, will participate in watershed planning to integrate land use, transportation, stormwater, and related disciplines across the watershed to improve the health of Puget Sound.

New actionPuget Sound Recovery - local implementation of Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda, NPDES requirements, and WRIA work

En-Action-6 (Local)

Counties and cities will work to address open space conservation and access needs as identified in the Regional Open Space Conservation Plan in the next periodic update to comprehensive plans.

New actionRegional Open Space Conservation Plan - local implementation of the Regional Open Space Conservation Plan

En-Action-7 (Local)

Cities and counties will incorporate emission reduction policies and activities in their comprehensive planning, including to support the adopted regional Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy. Elements include supporting the adopted regional growth strategy, providing multimodal transportation choices, and encouraging a transition to a cleaner transportation system.

New actionClimate Change - supports the adopted Four-Part Strategy

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Development Patterns Chapter Working Draft April 25, 2019

Goal

The region will focus growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit-oriented communities that maintain unique local character, while creating and preserving open space and natural areas. Centers will continue to be a focus of development. Rural and natural resource lands will continue to be permanent and vital parts of the region.

Substantive change Goal split with Regional Growth Strategy chapter


MPP-DP-1

Provide a regional framework for the designation and adjustment of the urban growth area to eEnsure long-term stability and sustainability of the urban growth area consistent with the regional vision.

Moved to RGS Chapter

MPP-DP-2

Encourage efficient use of urban land by maximizing the development potential of existing urban lands and increasing density in the urban growth area, consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy such as advancing development that achieves zoned density.


MPP-DP-APlan for densities that maximize benefits of transit investments in high capacity transit station areas that are expected to attract significant new population or employment growth.

Substantive change

Regional Growth Strategy, Growing Transit Communities, and Sound Transit 3: Board and Regional Staff Committee direction on maximizing major transit investments

MPP-DP-12

Establish Implement the adopted a common framework to designate countywide centers among the countywide processes for designating subregional centers to ensure compatibility within the region.

Substantive changeRegional Centers Framework - update policy since framework has been adopted

The matrix below includes policies in the existing Development Patterns chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legislative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and strengthen existing language, including: - Policies to implement the Regional Centers Framework - Policies to better support the region's transit investment and work from the Growing Transit Communities Strategy - Policies to improve health

A complete draft of the VISION 2050 Development Patterns chapter will be avilable for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Development Patterns Chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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Attract x% of the region’s residential and y% of the region’s employment growth to high capacity transit station areas to realize the multiple public benefits of compact growth around high-capacity transit investments. As jurisdictions plan for growth targets, focus development near high capacity transit to achieve the regional goal.


MPP-DP-C

Reduce disparities in access to opportunity for the region’s residents through targeted investments in centers and transit station areas that meet the needs of current and future residents and businesses.

Substantive changeGrowing Transit Communities and Social Equity - Address board direction to address equitable access to station areas

MPP-DP-D

Evaluate planning in regional growth centers and high capacity transit station areas for their potential physical, economic, and cultural displacement of marginalized residents and businesses, Use a range of strategies to mitigate displacement impacts.

Substantive changeEquity - add policy to address displacement in high-growth areas

MPP-DP-36

Provide a wide range of building and community types to serve the needs of a diverse population.Engage in equitable community planning to identify the diverse needs of the region's communities and achieve equitable growth outcomes.

Substantive changeEquity - Update policy to address equitable community planning and outcomes

MPP-DP-EAddress existing health disparities and improve health outcomes.

Substantive changeHealth - Address Board and Regional Staff Committee discussion on healthy communities

MPP-DP-3

Use consistent countywide targeting processes for allocating population and employment growth consistent with the regional vision, including establishing: (a) local employment targets, (b) local housing targets based on population projections, and (c) local housing and employment growth targets for each designated regional growth center and manufacturing/industrial center.


MPP-DP-11 Support the development of centers within all jurisdictions, including high capacity transit station areas and countywide and local centers. town centers and activity nodes.

Minor changeGrowing Transit Communities and Regional Centers Framework - update terminology

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Direct subregional funding, especially county-level and local funds, to countywide centers and other local centers. centers designated through countywide processes, as well as to town centers, and other activity nodes.

Minor change/ Consolidated in General

Chapter

Regional Centers Framework - update centers terminology

Board and committee review: pending changes to the Regional Growth Strategy, should policy also include high capacity transit station areas?

Consolidated funding-related policies in General chapter (DP-7, 10, 13, H-6, T-12)

MPP-DP-14

Preserve and Enhance existing neighborhoods and create vibrant, sustainable compact urban communities that provide diverse choices in housing types, ato provide a high degree of connectivity in the street network to accommodate walking, bicycling and transit use, and sufficient public spaces.

Minor changeOriginal policy was duplicative of MPP-DP-35 - edits differentiate policies and focuses on comments regarding health and walkability outside of centers.

MPP-DP-15

Support the transformation of key underutilized lands, such surplus public lands or environmentally contaminated lands as brownfields and greyfields, to higher density, mixed-use areas to complement the development of centers and the enhancement of existing neighborhoods.

Minor changeIncorporates surplus public lands and simplifies language

MPP-DP-43 Design communities to provide an improved safe and welcoming environments for walking and bicycling.

Minor changeHealth - Address Board and Regional Staff Committee discussion on healthy communities

MPP-DP-50

Streamline development standards and regulations for residential and commercial development, especially in centers and high capacity transit station areas, to provide flexibility and to accommodate a broader range of project types consistent with the regional vision.

Minor changeGrowing Transit Communities - update to include high capacity transit station areas.

MPP-DP-4 Accommodate the region's growth first and foremost in the urban growth area. Ensure that development in rural areas is consistent with the regional vision.


MPP-DP-5Focus a significant share of population and employment growth in designated regional growth centers.


MPP-DP-6 Provide a regional framework for designating and evaluating regional growth centers.

No change

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MPP-DP-7

Give funding priority – both for transportation infrastructure and for economic development – to support designated regional growth centers consistent with the regional vision. Regional funds are prioritized to regional growth centers. County-level and local funding are also appropriate to prioritize to regional growth centers.

Consolidated in General Chapter


MPP-DP-8 Focus a significant share of employment growth in designated regional manufacturing/industrial centers.


MPP-DP-9 Provide a regional framework for designating and evaluating regional manufacturing/industrial centers.

No change

MPP-DP-10

Give funding priority – both for transportation infrastructure and for economic development – to support designated regional manufacturing/industrial centers consistent with the regional vision. Regional funds are prioritized to regional manufacturing/industrial centers. County-level and local funding are also appropriate to prioritize to these regional centers.

Consolidated in General Chapter


MPP-DP-16 Direct commercial, retail, and community services that serve rural residents into neighboring cities and existing activity areas to prevent the conversion of rural land into commercial uses.


MPP-DP-17 Promote transit service to and from existing cities in rural areas. No change

MPP-DP-18

Affiliate all urban unincorporated lands appropriate for annexation with an adjacent city or identify those that may be feasible for incorporation. To fulfill the regional growth strategy, annexation is preferred over incorporation.

No change

MPP-DP-19

Support joint planning between cities and counties to work cooperatively in planning for urban unincorporated areas to ensure an orderly transition to city governance, including efforts such as: (a) establishing urban development standards, (b) addressing service and infrastructure financing, and (c) transferring permitting authority.

No change

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MPP-DP-20 Support the provision and coordination of urban services to unincorporated urban areas by the adjacent city or, where appropriate, by the county as an interim approach.

No change

MPP-DP-21

Contribute to improved ecological functions and more appropriate use of rural lands by minimizing impacts through innovative and environmentally sensitive land use management and development practices.

No change

MPP-DP-22 Do not allow urban net densities in rural and resource areas. No change

MPP-DP-23

Avoid new fully contained communities outside of the designated urban growth area because of their potential to create sprawl and undermine state and regional growth management goals.

No change

MPP-DP-24

In the event that a proposal is made for creating a new fully contained community, the county shall make the proposal available to other counties and to the Regional Council for advance review and comment on regional impacts.

No change

MPP-DP-25

Use existing and new tools and strategies to address vested development to ensure that future growth meets existing permitting and development standards and prevents further fragmentation of rural lands.

No change

MPP-DP-26 Ensure that development occurring in rural areas is rural in character and is focused into communities and activity areas.

No change

MPP-DP-27 Maintain the long-term viability of permanent rural land by avoiding the construction of new highways and major roads in rural areas.

No change

MPP-DP-28 Support long-term solutions for the environmental and economic sustainability of agriculture and forestry within rural areas.

No change

MPP-DP-29 Protect and enhance significant open spaces, natural resources, and critical areas.

No change

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MPP-DP-30 Establish best management practices that protect the long-term integrity of the natural environment, adjacent land uses, and the long-term productivity of resource lands.

No change

MPP-DP-31 Support the sustainability of designated resource lands. Do not convert these lands to other uses.

No change

MPP-DP-32 Ensure that resource lands and their related economic activities are not adversely impacted by development on adjacent non-resource lands.

No change

MPP-DP-33

Identify, protect and enhance those elements and characteristics that give the central Puget Sound region its identity, especially the natural visual resources and positive urban form elements.

No change

MPP-DP-34

Preserve significant regional historic, visual and cultural resources including public views, landmarks, archaeological sites, historic and cultural landscapes, and areas of special character.

No change

MPP-DP-35

Develop high quality, compact urban communities throughout the region's urban growth area that impart a sense of place, preserve local character, provide for mixed uses and choices in housing types, and encourage walking, bicycling, and transit use.

No change

MPP-DP-37

Support urban design, historic preservation, and arts to enhance quality of life, improve the natural and human-made environments, promote health and well-being, contribute to a prosperous economy, and increase the region’s resiliency in adapting to changes or adverse events.

No change

MPP-DP-38 Design public buildings and spaces that contribute to a sense of community and a sense of place.

No change

MPP-DP-39 Identify and create opportunities to develop parks, civic places and public spaces, especially in or adjacent to centers.

No change

MPP-DP-40 Design transportation projects and other infrastructure to achieve community development objectives and improve communities.

No change

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MPP-DP-41 Allow natural boundaries to help determine the routes and placement of infrastructure connections and improvements.

No change

MPP-DP-42

Recognize and work with linear systems that cross jurisdictional boundaries – including natural systems, continuous land use patterns, and transportation and infrastructure systems – in community planning, development, and design.

No change

MPP-DP-44 Incorporate provisions addressing health and well-being into appropriate regional, countywide, and local planning and decision-making processes.

No change

MPP-DP-45

Promote cooperation and coordination among transportation providers, local government, and developers to ensure that joint- and mixed-use developments are designed to promote and improve physical, mental, and social health and reduce the impacts of climate change on the natural and built environments.

No change

MPP-DP-46 Develop and implement design guidelines to encourage construction of healthy buildings and facilities to promote healthy people.

No change

MPP-DP-47 Support agricultural, farmland, and aquatic uses that enhance the food system in the central Puget Sound region and its capacity to produce fresh and minimally processed foods.

No change

MPP-DP-48

Encourage the use of innovative techniques, including the transfer of development rights, the purchase of development rights, and conservation incentives. Use these techniques to focus growth within the urban growth area (especially cities) to lessen pressures to convert rural and resource areas to more intense urban-type development, while protecting the future economic viability of sending areas and sustaining rural and resource-based uses.

No change

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MPP-DP-49

Support and provide incentives to increase the percentage of new development and redevelopment – both public and private – to be built at higher performing energy and environmental standards.

No change

MPP-DP-51 Protect the continued operation of general aviation airports from encroachment by incompatible uses and development on adjacent land.

No change

MPP-DP-52 Protect military lands from encroachment by incompatible uses and development on adjacent land.

No change

MPP-DP-53 Protect industrial lands from encroachment by incompatible uses and development on adjacent land.

No change

MPP-DP-54

Develop concurrency programs and methods that fully consider growth targets, service needs, and level-of-service standards. Focus level-of-service standards for transportation on the movement of people and goods instead of only on the movement of vehicles.

No change

MPP-DP-55 Address nonmotorized, pedestrian, and other multimodal types of transportation options in concurrency programs – both in assessment and mitigation.

No change

MPP-DP-56 Tailor concurrency programs for centers and other subareas to encourage development that can be supported by transit.

No change


DP-Action-1(Regional)

Urban Growth Area: The Puget Sound Regional Council will report on urban growth area changes, annexation activity, and countywide coordination practices in each county.


DP-Action-2 (Regional)

Track and Evaluate Growth: The Puget Sound Regional Council will study, track, and evaluate growth and development occurring in the central Puget Sound region and in high capacity transit station areas in terms of meeting the goals and objectives of the Regional Growth Strategy.


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Growth Targets: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, will provide guidance and participate with countywide processes that set local housing and employment targets. PSRC will also provide guidance on growth targets for designated regional centers.



Implement the Regional Centers Framework: The Puget Sound Regional Council will study and evaluate existing regional growth centers and manufacturing/industrial centers to assess their designation, distribution, interrelationships, characteristics, transportation efficiency, performance, and social equity. PSRC, together with its member jurisdictions and countywide planning bodies, will work to establish a common network of countywide centers.

New action Regional Centers Framework implementation


Industrial Lands: The Puget Sound Regional Council will update its inventory of industrial lands, evaluate supply and demand for industrial land, and identify strategies to preserve industrial lands and businesses in the region.

New actionConsistent with previous plans, continue to periodically update information on industrial lands


Transit-Oriented Development: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, will support member jurisdiction in the implementation of the Growing Transit Communities Strategy and compact, equitable development around high capacity transit station areas. This action will include highlighting and promoting tools used to support equitable development in high capacity transit station areas.

New actionGrowing Transit Communities - Increase emphasis on transit station areas


Minimum Densities in Transit Station Areas: The Puget Sound Regional Council will work in collaboration with transit agencies and local government to develop guidance for transit supportive densities in different types of high capacity transit station areas.

New actionRegional Growth Strategy implementation - may update action if legislative action on this topic.

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Concurrency Best Practices: The Puget Sound Regional Council will continue to develop guidance on innovative approaches to multimodal level of service standards and regional and local implementation strategies for local multimodal concurrency. PSRC, in coordination with member jurisdictions, will identify approaches in which local concurrency programs fully address growth targets, service needs, and level-of-service standards for state highways. PSRC will communicate to the Legislature the need for state highways to be addressed in local concurrency programs.

New actionTaking Stock 2016 - need identified from local governments for additional guidance to implement MPP-DP-54 through DP-56.


Coordinated Planning in Unincorporated Urban Areas: The Puget Sound Regional Council will support communication with the state Legislature regarding changes to state laws and opportunities for state and local incentives, organize forums to highlight annexation, incorporation, and joint planning best practices, and provide other resources that address the barriers to joint planning, annexation, and incorporation.

New actionUrban Growth Area and Annexation - Identify actions to support annexation

DP-Action-10(Local)

Identification and Clean-up of Underused Lands: Countywide planning bodies, in cooperation with their cities, will develop strategies for cleaning up brownfield and contaminated sites. Local jurisdictions should identify underused lands (such as environmentally contaminated land and surplus public lands) for future redevelopment or reuse.

New actionCombines similar existing actions and incorporates surplus lands to reflect changes to state law.

DP-Action-11(Local)

Center Plans and Station Area Plans: Each city or county with a designated regional center and/or light rail transit station area will develop a subarea plan for the designated regional growth center, station area(s), and/or manufacturing/industrial center. Cities and counties will plan for other forms of high capacity transit stations, such as bus rapid transit and community rail, and countywide and local centers, through local comprehensive plans, subarea plans, neighborhood plans, or other planning tools. Jurisdictions may consider grouping station areas that are located in close proximity.

New action

Growing Transit Communities - Increase emphasis on transit station areas. Board direction to clarify intent of station area planning. Change discussed at 4/4/19 GMPB meeting.

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DP-Action-12(Local)

Mode Split Goals for Centers: Each city with a designated regional growth center and/or manufacturing/industrial center will establish mode split goals for these centers and identify strategies to encourage transportation demand management and alternatives to driving alone.

New actionRegional Centers Framework - Increase emphasis on mode shift

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Housing Chapter Working Draft - April 4, 2019

Goal

The region will preserve, improve, and expand its housing stock to provide a range of affordable, healthy, and safe housing choices to every resident. The region will continue to promote fair and equal access to housing for all people.

No change


MPP-H-APlan for housing supply, forms and densities to meet the region’s current and projected needs consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy.

Substantive change

Housing Supply: Board direction and comments from Peer Networking housing work session for policy support to recognize housing as a regional issues with need for supply consistent with RGS.

MPP-H-BAddress the need for housing affordable to low- and very low-income households, recognizing that these critical needs will require significant public intervention through funding, collaboration and jurisdictional action.

Substantive changeVery Low-Income Housing Need: Regional Staff Committee direction to acknowledge the need for greater public intervention to provide housing affordable to very low-income housing.

MPP-H-5Expand the supply and range of housing at densities to maximize the benefits of transit investments, including affordable units, in growth centers and station areas throughout the region.

Substantive changeHousing-Transit Coordination: Board direction and scoping comments to support coordinated housing and transit planning.

TOD: Consistent with GMPB direction on potential changes to TOD policy in the Development Patterns chapter.

MPP-H-3

Promote homeownership opportunities for low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income families and individuals while recognizing historic inequities in access to homeownership opportunities for communities of color.

Substantive changeEquity: Board direction to acknowlede past and ongoing inequities in access to home ownership. Changed discussed at 2/7/19 GMPB meeting.

Previous drafts of the policy matrix showed MPP-H-3 as having no proposed changes.

MPP-H-C

Implement zoning, regulations, and incentives to promote the development and preservation of long-term affordable housing units in proximity to high capacity transit to ensure affordable housing options are available in walking distance to transit.

Substantive changeHousing-Transit Coordination: Board direction supporting affordable housing in proximity to transit.

GTC: Consistent with policy guidance in the Growing Transit Communities Strategy [LINK].

The matrix below includes MPPs in the existing Housing Chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legistlative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and strengthen existing language to better address the current state of housing and respond to future changes in housing needs, including: •Planning for a range of housing options in the short-and long-term; •increasing affordable housing in proximity to transit and other services and amenities, and;•working to consider and mitigate residential displacement. A complete draft of the VISION 2050 Housing chapter will be avilable for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Housing chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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MPP-H-8

Expand housing capacity for moderate density housing to bridge the gap between single-family and more intensive multifamily development and provide opportunities for more affordable ownership and rental housing that allows more people to live in neighborhoods across the region. Encourage the use of innovative techniques to provide a broader range of housing types for all income levels and housing.

Substantive changeModerate Density Housing: Board direction for policy support to promote middle density housing and to revise the vague term "innovative techniques."

Moderate density housing refers to a range of housing types – from duplexes to townhomes to low-rise multifamily developments – that bridge a gap between single-family housing and more intense multifamily and commercial areas. More information at [LINK] To better support the proposed revisions to MPP-H-8, the introductory text in the housing chapter could define and provide examples of the types of moderate density housing.

MPP-H-D

Identify potential physical, economic, and cultural displacement of low-income households and marginalized populations that may result from redevelopment and market pressure. Use a range of strategies to mitigate displacement impacts to the extent feasible.

Substantive changeDisplacement: Board direction and scoping comments to address social equity, new policy is proposed related to displacement risk.

Equity: Potential new policy developed in coordination with larger effort to integrate equity into VISION 2050.

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MPP-H-1Provide a range of housing types and choices to meet the housing needs of all income levels and demographic groups within the region.

No change NA

MPP-H-2

Achieve and sustain – through preservation, rehabilitation, and new development – a sufficient supply of housing to meet the needs of low-income, moderate-income, middle-income, and special needs individuals and households that is equitably and rationally distributed throughout the region.

No change NA

To better support MPP-H-2, the introductory text in the housing chapter could state the regional need for housing by income level. Including more specific information on income-level needs provides greater guidance on the amounts and types of housing that the region should be working to provide.

MPP-H-4Develop and provide a range of housing choices for workers at all income levels throughout the region in a manner that promotes accessibility to jobs and provides opportunities to live in proximity to work.

No change NA

MPP-H-6

Recognize and give regional funding priority to transportation facilities, infrastructure, and services that explicitly advance the development of housing in designated regional growth centers. Give additional priority to projects and services that advance affordable housing.

No change/ Consolidated in General Chapter

NAconsolidated funding-related policies in

General chapter (DP-7, 10, 13, H-6, T-12)

MPP-H-7Encourage jurisdictions to review and streamline development standards and regulations to advance their public benefit, provide flexibility, and minimize additional costs to housing.

No change NA

MPP-H-9Encourage interjurisdictional cooperative efforts and public-private partnerships to advance the provision of affordable and special needs housing.

No change NA

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H-Action-A

Regional Action: The Puget Sound Regional Council, together with its member jurisdictions, state agencies, housing interest groups, housing professionals, advocacy and community groups, and other stakeholders will develop a comprehensive regional housing strategy to support the 2023-24 local comprehensive plan update. The housing strategy will provide the framework for regional housing assistance (see H-Action-2, below) and shall include the following components: oA regional housing needs assessment to identify current and future housing needs to support the regional vision oStrategies and best practices to promote and/or address: housing supply, the preservation and expansion of market rate and subsidized affordable housing, housing in centers and in proximity to transit, jobs-housing balance, and the development of moderate density housing optionsoCoordination with other regional and local housing efforts

New action

Regional Data and Monitoring: Board direction and comments from Peer Networking housing work session calling for regional data and coordination to support future local comprehensive plan updates and other local and subregional housing efforts. Jobs-housing balance language added based on direction from 2/7/19 GMPB meeting.

H-Action-B

Regional Action: The Puget Sound Regional Council, in coordination with subregional, county, and local housing efforts, will assist implementation of regional housing policy and local jurisdiction and agency work. Assistance shall include the following components: oGuidance for developing local housing targets (including affordable housing targets), model housing policies, and best housing practicesoTechnical assistance, including new and strengthened tools, to support local jurisdictions in developing effective housing strategies and programsoCollection and analysis of regional housing data, including types and uses of housing and effectiveness of zoning, regulations, and incentives to achieve desired outcomes

New actionTechnical Assistance: Board direction for PSRC to support local housing efforts.

H-Action-CRegional Action : PSRC will monitor and support as appropriate members’ efforts to seek new funding and legislative support for housing; and will coordinate with state agencies to implement regional housing policy.

New actionOutreach and State Coordination: Board direction and comments from Peer Networking housing work session seeking state support.

H-Action-D

Local Action : Counties and cities will conduct a housing needs analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of local housing policies and strategies to achieve housing targets and affordability goals to support updates to local comprehensive plans. Analysis of housing opportunities with access to jobs and transportation options will aid review of total household costs.

New actionLocal Data and Monitoring: Board direction and comments from Peer Networking work session for more consistent analysis as part of housing planning processes.

Local actions are proposed to support effective, coordinated housing work at the regional and local levels.

H-Action-ELocal Action: As counties and cities plan for and create additional housing capacity consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy, evaluate techniques such as inclusionary and incentive zoning to provide affordability.

New action Local Tools: Board direction and scoping comments to promote affordable housing in areas planning for growth.

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VISION 2050 - DRAFT Transportation Chapter Working Draft - April 25, 2019

Goal

The region will have a safe, cleaner, integrated, sustainable, equitable, affordable, safe and highly efficient multimodal transportation system, with specific emphasis on an integrated regional transit network that supports the regional growth strategy and promotes vitality of the economy, environment and health economic and environmental vitality, and better public health.

Minor changeUpdate to recognize regional transit network and clarify wording


MPP-T-A

Reduce stormwater pollution from transportation facilities and improve fish passage, through retrofits and updated design standards. Where feasible, integrate with other improvements to achieve multiple benefits and cost efficiencies

New PolicyEnvironment - New policy in response to feedback to address water quality

MPP-T-5

Support the transition to a cleaner transportation system through investments in zero emission vehicles, low carbon fuels and other clean energy options. Foster a less polluting system that reduces the negative effects of transportation infrastructure and operation on the climate and natural environment.

Substantive changeClimate change - Update language to reflect the current work on reducing emissions maintains policy direction

MPP-T-BProvide infrastructure sufficient to support widespread electrification of the transportation system.

New PolicyClimate change - supports infrastructure needed for electrification

MPP-T-6

Prepare for changes in transportation technologies and mobility patterns, to support communities with a sustainable and efficient transportation system. Seek the development and implementation of transportation modes and technologies that are energy-efficient and improve system performance.

Substantive changeTechnology - Updated to support current work on technology

MPP-T-8

Advance the resilience of the transportation system by incorporating redundancies, preparing for disasters and other impacts, and coordinated planning for system recovery. Protect the transportation system against disaster, develop prevention and recovery strategies, and plan for coordinated responses.

Substantive changeResilience - Update langue support a resilient transportation system

The matrix below includes the goal, MPPs and actions in the existing Transportation Chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in Track Changes, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and strengthen existing language to better address the current state of transportation and the 2018 Regional Transportation Plan and respond to future changes anticipated in transportation needs.

A complete draft of the updated chapter will be available for review in summer 2019. Staff will continue to work with the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders to further refine the draft updates to the Transportation Chapter prior to adoption of VISION 2050 in 2020.

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MPP-T-21 Apply urban design principles Design in transportation programs and projects for to support regional growth centers and high-capacity transit station areas.

Substantive change Reflect urban design in centers and station areas

MPP-T-22

Implement transportation programs and projects that provide access to opportunities while preventing or mitigating in ways that prevent or minimize negative impacts to people of color, people with low-income, minority, and people with special transportation needs populations.

Substantive change Equity - emphasize access to all people

MPP-T-24 Increase the proportion of trips made by transportation modes that are alternatives to driving alone, especially to and within centers and along corridors connecting centers.

Substantive changeMultimodal - moved clause from MMP-T-23 to emphasize on centers

MPP-T-26

Strategically expand capacity and increase efficiency of the transportation system to move goods, services, and people consistent with the regional growth strategy to and within the urban growth area. Focus on investments that produce the greatest net benefits to people and minimize the environmental impacts of transportation.

Substantive change Regional Growth Strategy - clarify support for RGS

MPP-T-30

Be responsive to changes in mobility patterns and needs for both people and goods, and encourage partnerships with the private sector, where applicable. Encourage public and private sector partnerships to identify and implement improvements to personal mobility and freight movement.

Substantive changeTechnology - Update role of public-private partnerships as a means to respond to change

MPP-T-31

Continued coordinated planning is needed to ensure that the regional airport system can accommodate growth in aviation. Ensure that the region can accommodate growth by maximizing aviation capacity within the existing regional airport system before constructing new airports. Work in cooperation with the state, which will play a lead role in addressing aviation capacity needs, as well as affected communities, and users. Support effective management of existing air transportation capacity and ensure that future capacity needs are addressed in cooperation with responsible agencies, affected communities, and users.

Substantive changeAviation -Updated policy language based upon adopted 2018 Regional Transportation Plan

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MPP-T-4 Improve the safety of the transportation system and, in the long term, achieve the state’s goal of zero deaths and serious disabling injuries.

Minor change Safety - Modernizing terminology

MPP-T-7 Develop a transportation system that minimizes negative impacts to, and promotes, human health.

Minor change Adds positive element

MPP-T-14

Design, construct, and operate a safe and convenient transportation system for all users transportation facilities to serve all users safely and conveniently, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, while accommodating the movement of freight and goods, using best practices and context sensitive design strategies as suitable to each facility’s function and context as determined by the appropriate jurisdictions.

Minor change Safety - clarify and streamline

MPP-T-17

Ensure the freight system supports the growing needs of global trade and state, regional and local distribution of goods and services. meets the needs of: (1) global gateways, (2) producer needs within the state and region, and (3) regional and local distribution.

Minor change Freight - modernize language

MPP-T-18

Maintain and improve the existing multimodal freight transportation system in the region to increase reliability, and efficiency, and mobility, and prepare for continuing growth in freight and goods movement. and to prevent degradation of freight mobility.

Minor change Freight - recognize growth in freight movement

MPP-T-19 Coordinate regional planning with railroad line capacity expansion plans and support capacity expansion that is compatible with state, regional, and local plans.

Minor change Freight - update terminology

MPP-T-25 Ensure mobility choices for people with special transportation needs, including persons with disabilities, seniors the elderly, youth the young, and people with low-income populations.

Minor change Equity - update terminology

MPP-T-33

Promote Pursue alternative transportation financing methods, such as user fees, tolls, and other pricing mechanisms to manage and fund the, that sustain maintenance, improvement,-preservation, and operation of the transportation system facilities and reflect the costs imposed by users.

Minor changeFinancial strategy - update terminology, including pricing mechanisms

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MPP-T-1 Maintain and operate transportation systems to provide safe, efficient, and reliable movement of people, goods, and services.

No change

MPP-T-2 Protect the investment in the existing system and lower overall life-cycle costs through effective maintenance and preservation programs.

No change

MPP-T-3

Reduce the need for new capital improvements through investments in operations, pricing programs, demand management strategies, and system management activities that improve the efficiency of the current system.

No change

MPP-T-9

Coordinate state, regional, and local planning efforts for transportation through the Puget Sound Regional Council to develop and operate a highly efficient, multimodal system that supports the regional growth strategy.

No change

MPP-T-10

Promote coordination among transportation providers and local governments to ensure that joint- and mixed-use developments are designed in a way that improves overall mobility and accessibility to and within such development.

No change

MPP-T-11 Prioritize investments in transportation facilities and services in the urban growth area that support compact, pedestrian- and transit-oriented densities and development.

No change

MPP-T-12 Give regional funding priority to transportation improvements that serve regional growth centers and regional manufacturing and industrial centers.

Consolidated funding-related policies in Regional Collaboration chapter (DP-7, 10, 13, H-6, T-12)

MPP-T-13 Make transportation investments that improve economic and living conditions so that industries and skilled workers continue to be retained and attracted to the region.

No change

MPP-T-15 Improve local street patterns – including their design and how they are used – for walking, bicycling, and transit use to enhance communities, connectivity, and physical activity.

No change

MPP-T-16 Promote and incorporate bicycle and pedestrian travel as important modes of transportation by providing facilities and reliable connections.

No change

MPP-T-20 Design transportation facilities to fit within the context of the built or natural environments in which they are located.

No change

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Emphasize transportation investments that provide and encourage alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel and increase travel options, especially to and within centers and along corridors connecting centers.

No change

MPP-T-27 Improve key facilities connecting the region to national and world markets to support the economic vitality of the region.

No change

MPP-T-28

Avoid construction of major roads and capacity expansion on existing roads in rural and resource areas. Where increased roadway capacity is warranted to support safe and efficient travel through rural areas, appropriate rural development regulations and strong commitments to access management should be in place prior to authorizing such capacity expansion in order to prevent unplanned growth in rural areas.

No change

MPP-T-29 Promote the preservation of existing rights-of-way for future high-capacity transit

No change

MPP-T-32 Integrate transportation systems to make it easy for people and freight to move from one mode or technology to another.

No change

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T-Action-1 (regional)

Regional Transportation Plan - PSRC will update the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to be consistent with federal and state requirements and the goals and policies of VISION 2050. The RTP will incorporate the Regional Growth Strategy and plan for a sustainable multimodal transportation system for 2050. The plan will identify how the system will be maintained and efficiently operated, with strategic capacity investments, to provide safe and equitable access to housing, jobs, and other opportunities, as well as improved mobility for freight and goods delivery. Specific elements of the RTP include the Coordinated Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan and continued updates to the regional integrated transit network (including high capacity transit, local transit, auto and passenger ferries), the active transportation plan, regional freight network, aviation planning and other important system components.

New actionMaintain and update the Regional Transportation Plan to implement VISION 2050


Transportation Technology and Changing Mobility - PSRC will continue to conduct research and analysis on the potential impacts from emerging technologies and changes in mobility patterns. PSRC will build relationships among a diverse set of stakeholders and facilitate discussions to assist member organizations to become prepared for these changes in transportation mobility and to address consequences to and from local decision making. Outcomes could include guidance, best practices and future policies.

New action Research and address changing technology


Freight Mobility - PSRC will continue to conduct research, data collection and analysis of the growth and impacts of freight and goods movement and delivery, including updating baseline inventories and identification of mobility and other issues. PSRC will continue collaboration with stakeholders to address key freight issues as part of the next RTP update.

New action Research and address changing needs for freight

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T-Action-4(regional)

Climate - PSRC will continue to monitor and advance the implementation of the adopted Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy - or future versions thereof - to achieve meaningful reductions of emissions throughout the region from transportation and land use. This will include ongoing collaboration with a variety of partners on each element, for example regional coordination on electric vehicle infrastructure, roadway pricing, transit oriented development and others. This will also include continued development of regional analyses and research of additional options for reducing emissions.

New actionContinue to implement Four-Part Greenhouse Gas Strategy for climate change

T-Action-5(regional)

Aviation Capacity – PSRC will continue to conduct research and analysis of the region’s aviation system to assess future capacity needs, issues, challenges, and community impacts to help ensure that the system can accommodate future growth and set the stage for future planning efforts.

New ActionReflect current agency efforts to analyze regional aviation system

T-Action-6(local)

VISION 2050 Implementation - Counties and cities, with guidance and assistance from PSRC, will update local plans to support implementation of the Regional Transportation Plan and address the Regional Growth Strategy, including addressing changes related to technology, freight and delivery, and the needs of all users.

New actionLocal action to implement the regional transportation plan through local plans and update local plans to respond to changes and growth

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Goal

The region will support development with adequate public facilities and services in a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective manner that supports local and regional growth planning objectives.

No change


MPP-PS-APromote affordability and equitable access of public services to all communities, especially the historically underserved.

New policyEquity - Promote affordability and equity in provision of all public services

MPP-PS-14

Plan for the provision of telecommunication infrastructure to provide access to residents and businesses in all communities, especially underserved areas., serve growth and development in a manner that is consistent with the regional vision and friendly to the environment.

Substantive change Equity - Updated to focus on serving all communities.

MPP-PS-BSupport the necessary investments in utility infrastructure to facilitate moving to low-carbon energy sources.

New policyClimate Change - Support electrification as part of PSRC's 4-part greenhouse gas reduction strategy.

MPP-PS-17

Identify and develop additional water supply sources to meet the region's long-term water needs, recognizing Consider the potential impacts on water supply from of climate change and fisheries protection on the region's water supply.

Substantive changeClimate Change - Focused on managing impacts, recognizing few new water supply sources are available.

MPP-PS-CProvide residents of the region with access to high quality drinking water that meets or is better than federal and state requirements.

Substantive changeWater quality - Address access to quality drinking water.

MPP-PS-D

Work cooperatively with school districts to plan for school facilities to meet the existing and future community needs consistent with adopted comprehensive plans and growth forecasts, including siting and designing schools to support safe, walkable access and best serve their communities.

New policySchool Siting- Supports collaborative efforts between school districts and local governments to site and plan for new schools.

The matrix below includes policies in the existing Public Services chapter in VISION 2040 and potential revisions, shown in legistlative format, that represent draft changes based on feedback from the GMPB, RSC, and other stakeholders. The proposed revisions include a select set of new policies and actions and address the GMA amendments concerning school siting, climate change, and equity.

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Site schools, institutions, and other community facilities that primarily serve urban populations within the urban growth area in locations where they will promote the local desired growth plans, except as provided for by RCW 36.70A.211.

Substantive change

School Siting - Addresses GMA amendment related to school siting that allows for schools serving both urban and rural populations in Pierce County to be sited outside GMA boundaries.

MPP-PS-22

Locate schools, institutions, and other community facilities serving rural residents in neighboring cities and towns and design these facilities in keeping with the size and scale of the local community, except as provided for by RCW 36.70A.211.

Substantive change

School Siting - Addresses GMA amendment related to school siting that allows for schools serving both urban and rural populations in Pierce County to be sited outside GMA boundaries.

MPP-PS-ESupport efforts to increase the resilience of public services, utilities, and infrastructure by preparing for disasters and other impacts and coordinated planning for system recovery.

New policyResilience - Added to address resiliency of public services and facilities.

Resilience will be defined in narrative

MPP-PS-2 Time and phase services and facilities to guide growth and development in a manner that supports the regional growth strategy vision.

Minor change Clarify relationship to regional growth strategy

MPP-PS-1 Protect and enhance the environment and public health and safety when providing services and facilities.

No change

MPP-PS-3 Promote demand management and the conservation of services and facilities prior to developing new facilities.

No change

MPP-PS-4

Do not provide urban services in rural areas. Design services for limited access when they are needed to solve isolated health and sanitation problems, so as not to increase the development potential of the surrounding rural area.

No change

MPP-PS-5 Encourage the design of public facilities and utilities in rural areas to be at a size and scale appropriate to rural locations, so as not to increase development pressure.

No change

MPP-PS-6

Obtain urban services from cities or appropriate regional service providers, and encourage special service districts, including sewer, water, and fire districts, to consolidate or dissolve as a result.

No change

MPP-PS-7 Develop conservation measures to reduce solid waste and increase recycling.

No change

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MPP-PS-8 Promote improved conservation and more efficient use of water, as well as the increased use of reclaimed water, to reduce wastewater generation and ensure water availability.

No change

MPP-PS-9

Serve new development within the urban growth area with sanitary sewer systems or fit it with dry sewers in anticipation of connection to the sewer system. Alternative technology to sewers should only be considered when it can be shown to produce treatment at standards that are equal to or better than the sewer system and where a long-term maintenance plan is in place.

No change

MPP-PS-10 Replace failing septic systems within the urban growth area with sanitary sewers or alternative technology that is comparable or better.

No change

MPP-PS-11 Use innovative and state-of-the-art design and techniques when replacing septic tanks to restore and improve environmental quality.

No change

MPP-PS-12 Promote the use of renewable energy resources to meet the region’s energy needs.

No change

MPP-PS-13 Reduce the rate of energy consumption through conservation and alternative energy forms to extend the life of existing facilities and infrastructure.

No change

MPP-PS-15 Coordinate, design, and plan for public safety services and programs.

No change

MPP-PS-16 Encourage health and human services facilities to locate near centers and transit for efficient accessibility to service delivery.

No change

MPP-PS-18

Promote coordination among local and tribal governments and water providers and suppliers to meet long-term water needs in the region in a manner that supports the region's growth strategy.

No change

MPP-PS-19 Reduce the per capita rate of water consumption through conservation, efficiency, reclamation, and reuse.

No change

MPP-PS-20 Protect the source of the water supply to meet the needs for both human consumption and for environmental balance.

No change

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Site or expand regional capital facilities in a manner that (1) reduces adverse social, environmental, and economic impacts on the host community, (2) equitably balances the location of new facilities, and (3) addresses regional planning objectives.

No change

MPP-PS-24 Do not locate regional capital facilities outside the urban growth area unless it is demonstrated that a non-urban site is the most appropriate location for such a facility.

No change


PS-Action-1

The Puget Sound Regional Council will work with electrical utilities, water providers, special service districts and other utilities to facilitate coordinated efforts to develop long-range plans that comply with the Growth Management Act and implement VISION 2050.

New action

PS-Action-2

The Puget Sound Regional Council will facilitate cooperative efforts with special service districts and local jurisdictions to site and design facilities that enhance local communities in accordance with growth management goals and VISION 2050.

New action

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DISCUSSION ITEM April 25, 2019 To: Growth Management Policy Board From: Paul Inghram, Director of Growth Management Subject: VISION 2050: Vision Statement and Draft Outline

IN BRIEF PSRC will seek board feedback on an overarching vision statement to be included in the draft VISION 2050 plan for public review in summer 2019. Additionally, a draft outline of the VISION 2050 document will be reviewed with the board. DISCUSSION Vision Statement VISION 2040 includes an introductory section called “A Vision for 2040” that summarizes broad regional goals for each of the plan’s six major policy areas (see Attachment A). While the section is introduced by a paragraph that describes a vision of the future, many board members and community stakeholders have commented that it is more like a mission statement, and that VISION 2050 should include a clear vision statement of the future toward which the region is working. Guidance for developing organizational or strategic plan vision statements suggests they should be short, to the point, and use clear and easy to understand language. They should avoid buzzwords, jargon, and describe what the world would look like if the organization’s vision were achieved. These differ from mission statements, which describe how an organization intends to work toward the future it envisions. For example, an organization that provides youth arts education might have the following mission and vision statements:

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Mission: Spark creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their future. Vision: A world powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

At the September 2018 meeting, the Growth Management Policy Board had a discussion of important desired outcomes resulting from successful implementation of VISION 2050. These addressed a wide variety of topics and policy areas, and were framed as outcomes that have been achieved in the future. Desired outcomes include:

• Climate. Meaningful steps have been taken to reduce carbon emissions and

minimize the region’s contribution to climate change.

• Community and Culture. Distinct, unique communities are supported

throughout the region, cultural diversity is maintained and increased, and

displacement due to development pressure is mitigated.

• Economy. Economic opportunities are open to everyone, the region competes

globally, and has sustained a high quality of life. Industrial and manufacturing

opportunities are maintained.

• Environment. The natural environment is restored, protected, and sustained,

preserving and enhancing natural functions and wildlife habitats.

• Equity. All people can attain the resources and opportunities to improve their

quality of life and enable them to reach their full potential.

• Health. Communities promote physical, social, and mental well-being so that all

people can live healthier and more active lives.

• Housing. Healthy, safe, and affordable housing for all people is available and

accessible throughout the region.

• Innovation. The region has a culture of innovation that embraces and responds

to change.

• Mobility and Connectivity. A safe, clean, integrated, affordable, and highly

efficient multimodal transportation system reduces travel times, promotes

economic and environmental vitality, connects people, and supports the regional

growth strategy.

• Natural Resources. Natural resources are permanently protected, supporting

the continued viability of resource-based industries, such as forestry, agriculture,

and aquaculture.

• Public Facilities and Services. Public facilities and services support local and

regional growth plans in a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

• Resilience. The region’s communities plan for and are prepared to respond to

potential impacts from natural hazards and other adverse events.

• Rural Areas. Rural communities and character are strengthened, enhanced, and

sustained.

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At the May meeting, PSRC staff will present an approach for incorporating these concepts into a vision statement for VISION 2050 and ask for board ideas and reactions. Document Outline Attachment B provides a detailed draft outline of VISION 2050. Similar to VISION 2040, it is organized into the following sections:

I. Introduction and Overview

II. Multicounty Planning Policies

1. Regional Growth Strategy

2. Environment

3. Development Patterns

4. Housing

5. Economy

6. Transportation

7. Public Services

III. Implementation & Administration

While illustrating the overall structure of the document, this outline suggests specific changes to the organization used for VISION 2040. VISION 2040 includes a chapter describing the environmental framework for the entire plan. While the importance and interconnectedness of the environment remain key parts of the plan, the outline proposes to integrate that theme into a broader summary of the plan that would be part of the introduction. This will allow the introduction to act as an executive summary of the plan and help the reader understand the plan as a whole. As discussed with the Regional Growth Strategy agenda item, this outline proposes to merge the Regional Growth Strategy chapter with the sections of multicounty planning policies. Select policies from Development Patterns and a small number of new policies will be added to the Regional Growth Strategy chapter to clarify how the strategy and policies work together. Therefore, the Regional Growth Strategy is now shown as one of the sections of multicounty planning policies. VISION 2040 includes a glossary and appendices. To the extent practical, this outline suggests moving those items to a set of resources available online. The policies and growth strategy are the fundamental parts of VISION 2050. These other sections are not critical to the document, and now that many readers will access the document online, providing a set of online resources will be user friendly while making for a shorter overall vision document.

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Lastly, the board has the opportunity to consider a change to the name of the plan. Staff suggests maintaining VISION 2050 as it has already become common parlance among cities and staff. However, for the last decade, the capitalization has been inconsistent, so it may be time to change it to simply Vision 2050. Any board comments on the name are welcome. NEXT STEPS Based on input from the Growth Management Policy Board, staff will develop a vision statement for further board discussion, with the goal of including it in the draft VISION 2050 plan. The draft outline will be used to assemble a complete draft plan that will be released for public review and comment in summer 2019.

For more information, please contact Ben Bakkenta at 206-971-3286, [email protected], and Paul Inghram at 206-464-7549, [email protected]. Attachments: A - Vision for 2040 B - VISION 2050 Draft Plan Outline

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Puget Sound Regional Council — VISION 2040 xi

Our vision for the future advances the ideals of our people, our prosperity, and our planet. As we work toward achieving

the region’s vision, we must protect the environment, support and create vibrant, livable, and healthy communities, offer

economic opportunities for all, provide safe and efficient mobility, and use our resources wisely and efficiently. Land use,

economic, and transportation decisions will be integrated in a manner that supports a healthy environment, addresses

global climate change, achieves social equity, and is attentive to the needs of future generations.

Regional Goals

The following overarching goals provide the framework for each of the six major policy sections of VISION 2040 that appear in Part III.

Environment. The region will care for the natural environment by protecting and restoring natural systems, conserv-ing habitat, improving water quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants, and addressing potential climate change impacts. The region acknowledges that the health of all residents is connected to the health of the environment. Planning at all levels should consider the impacts of land use, development patterns, and transportation on the ecosystem.

Development Patterns. The region will focus growth within already urbanized areas to create walkable, compact, and transit-oriented communities that maintain unique local character. Centers will continue to be a focus of develop-ment. Rural and natural resource lands will continue to be permanent and vital parts of the region.

Housing. The region will preserve, improve, and expand its housing stock to provide a range of affordable, healthy, and safe housing choices to every resident. The region will continue to promote fair and equal access to housing for all people.

Economy. The region will have a prospering and sustainable regional economy by supporting businesses and job creation, investing in all people, sustaining environmental quality, and creating great central places, diverse communi-ties, and high quality of life.

Transportation. The region will have a safe, cleaner, integrated, sustainable, and highly efficient multimodal trans-portation system that supports the regional growth strategy, promotes economic and environmental vitality, and contributes to better public health.

Public Services. The region will support development with adequate public facilities and services in a coordinated, efficient, and cost-effective manner that supports local and regional growth planning objectives.

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VISION 2050 Draft Plan Outline Draft May 2, 2019

I. Introduction and Overview Broad characteristics of section: Provide the reader with a clear sense of what is the central Puget Sound region and a big picture view of the region’s vision for 2050. Be inspirational, evocative, and convey a sense of urgency.

• The central Puget Sound

A visual and narrative description of the natural landscape, people and communities, and amazing places that make up the central Puget Sound region.

A description of what is the Puget Sound Regional Council.

• Vision statement & outcomes

A short, memorable, aspirational, and overarching vision statement for the future of the region followed by specific outcome statements for individual topics. (See related agenda item)

• What we’re doing (plan summary)

A discussion of how PSRC and its members work collaboratively to implement VISION 2050 through regional funding and local actions. This section will include a high-level review of broad strategies that are embedded in multiple policies and actions in VISION 2050 and act like an executive summary of the plan. Separate from the vision and outcome statements, this section will describe what the plan is seeking to do. Draft headings for these summary statements are listed below, which will be followed by short descriptions and references to chapters in the plan:

• Focus on social equity and access to opportunity for all

• Direct growth to our cities and urban areas that leverage’s the region’s investment in transit

• Preserve waters, farms, recreation and resource lands

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resiliency to climate impacts

• Provide housing choices and affordability

• Protect and restore the natural environment

• Promote thriving communities and shared prosperity across the region

• Work collaboratively and support local efforts

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• Brief user guide

This section will orient the reader to the sections of VISION 2050, including the Regional Growth Strategy, policies and actions and discuss how VISION 2050 relates to GMA, local plans and other planning efforts.

II. Multicounty Planning Policies Broad characteristics of section: These chapters provide the policies of VISION 2050 for each topic area. Additionally, they identify implementation actions at the regional, countywide and local level. Each chapter includes a short narrative introduction that frames the policy content for the reader, defines key terms, and points the reader to related resources. Narrative will highlight what’s new or changing for each topic and speak to roles for the region and others.

Social equity is addressed in each chapter, recognizing its relationship to all topics, rather than separated into an individual section.

• Regional Collaboration

The “General” chapter is proposed to be renamed “Regional Collaboration.” It includes several high-level policies that provide overall support for the plan. The draft adds policies that address the cross-cutting themes of equity and health, and policies on coordination with Tribes and military installations. The draft also proposes to consolidate several different funding related policies currently location in different chapters in the Regional Collaboration chapter.

• Regional Growth Strategy

This chapter provides the policy framework and the numerical guidance that make up the Regional Growth Strategy. A change from VISION 2040 is to integrate the strategy and its related policies together into a single chapter.

The Regional Growth Strategy is intended to clearly communicate the preferred overall development pattern that the region should strive for over time, and describe ways that local actions can contribute to achieving the overall vision.

o Regional geographies

This portion of the chapter will describe each of the individual regional geographies used to convey the Regional Growth Strategy. It will include maps and lists of individual cities by geography type.

o Regional Growth Strategy table

A table providing the shares of growth by geography and county.

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• Environment

Policy areas covered by the Environment chapter include:

o Open space and environmental stewardship o Puget Sound recovery o Climate change & air quality

In addition to the policies and actions, this chapter provides a narrative discussion about the importance of the environment to the quality of life and economy of the Puget Sound. It will highlight the urgency of addressing Puget Sound water quality and threat to orcas and salmon.

The chapter will note the recent Regional Open Space Conservation Plan and other regional and local ongoing efforts.

A map will illustrate the regional environmental context, including farms, forests, and watersheds.

Climate impacts - The chapter will include a concise (about two page) subsection calling out the threat of climate change and the region’s efforts to become more resilient. As climate issues span multiple chapters, this section will be an opportunity to discuss its interrelated nature and point to other policy areas.

• Development Patterns

The Development Patterns chapter addresses a wide range of land use and urban design policies, including:

o Urban lands o Regional and other centers o Compact and transit oriented development o Unincorporated urban areas and annexation o Rural and resource lands o Urban design o The built environment and health o Concurrency

The draft for VISION 2050 proposes to combine VISION 2040’s two parts of the Development Patterns chapter into a single chapter (while moving a portion of the policies over the Regional Growth Strategy chapter).

• Housing

Policies in the Housing chapter include:

o Housing needs o Diversity and affordability o Jobs-housing balance

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o Housing in centers and near transit o Best practices

The Housing chapter notes the severe housing cost condition of the region today and the broad impact it is having on individuals and families. While there are successes in planning for housing and development of market-rate and affordable housing in some parts of the region, the chapter will discuss the challenge of keeping up with strong economic growth and the impact that it has on communities. The chapter will point to several regional and local housing programs that are essential for implementing housing policy.

• Economy

The Economy chapter supports the Regional Economic Strategy with policies on:

o Economic opportunities for everyone o Competing globally o Sustaining a high quality of life

In addition to policy updates, the Economy chapter makes a clear link to the Regional Economic Strategy. It provides a high-level review of the economic strategy and discusses the interest in both overall economic growth and the need for opportunities in all parts of the region that is reflected in the policy updates.

• Transportation

The Transportation chapter policies address:

o Maintenance, management and safety o Sustainability and resilience o Changing technology o Support for the Regional Growth Strategy o Options and mobility

The Transportation Chapter narrative will be updated to reflect the many changes to the transportation system of the past ten years, including established plans for Sound Transit and other transit agencies and the Connecting Washington transportation package. It will also note the ongoing work by PSRC to address changes in transportation, technology, and freight movement.

• Public Services

The Public Services chapter policies address:

o Services and utilities o School and facility siting

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This chapter will provide an overview of the need to coordinate services and utilities with the Regional Growth Strategy. It will also provide information about siting facilities and schools, including a reference to recent changes in state law.

III. Implementation Broad characteristics of section: The Implementation section of the plan will review how VISION 2050 is implemented, including regional funding, coordination among jurisdictions and agencies, countywide planning policies, and local comprehensive plans and development regulations. It will also point to administrative tools PSRC uses, including the plan review manual, to evaluate consistency with VISION 2050. The plan review manual will be updated following VISION 2050 adoption.

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Updated meeting dates are also listed on PSRC's website at https://www.psrc.org/board/growth-management-policy-board

DECEMBER

As the need arises, the Transportation Policy Board and the Growth Management Policy Board meet in joint sessionto coordinate activities and make decisions/recommendations.

No Meeting in August

Meeting dates & times are subject to change. If a meeting is changed or cancelled, members & alternates will be notified.

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

Meetings are held at the Puget Sound Regional Council, 1011 Western Avenue, 5th Fl. Boardroom, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

No Meeting in Dec.

Meetings held at regular time from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *Extended meetings held from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.^June 13 and July 11 meetings will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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Growth Management Policy Board · 5/2/2019 · Growth Management Policy Board Thursday, May 2, 2019 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PSRC Board Room • 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500,