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2023 Planning Legislation Impacting Local Governments

Common themes among these six new planning-related bills include streamlining local project review, decreasing the planning burden on smaller communities, incentivizing annexations, and increasing housing supply throughout the state.

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Meeting the Challenge of Washington’s New Clean Buildings Standard

Meeting the Challenge of Washington’s New Clean Buildings Standard

This blog post will provide an overview of the New Clean Building Standard and how it applies to your publicly owned buildings. 

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The Importance of Urban Design for Your Community

The Importance of Urban Design for Your Community

This blog looks at the key components of urban design and the role it plays in healthy communities. 

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The Power of Public Space

The Power of Public Space

In this post, guest author and architect Mark Hinshaw looks at the power, and growing popularity, of public spaces. 

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Visualizing Compatible Density

Visualizing Compatible Density

Density is a controversial subject. This post demonstrates that streetscapes, vehicular-access elements, and building design are all components that make developments appear less dense, more livable, and attractive. 

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Planners and Police Officers Working Together to Create Livable and Safe Communities

Planners and Police Officers Working Together to Create Livable and Safe Communities

Using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) planners and police officers are working together more and more to achieve each other’s complementary goals to achieve an inviting and safe community.

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