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Thurston County begins 10‑year comprehensive plan update, highlights housing, climate and wildlife corridors
Summary
County planning staff briefed commissioners on the Thurston2045 comprehensive plan periodic update, detailing state requirements, outreach and major policy questions including housing allocations, climate chapters, wildlife corridor guidance, and a staged seven‑briefing schedule for the board.
Thurston County planning staff presented an overview of the county’s 10‑year comprehensive plan update to the Board of County Commissioners on July 16, 2025, outlining required state updates, major community concerns and the county’s planned seven‑session briefing schedule.
Ashley O’Rae, director of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED), and Derek Day, planning manager, said the update is driven by the state Growth Management Act, new state guidance on climate and wildlife connectivity, and fresh population projections from the Office of Financial Management. Staff said the county must show how it will accommodate new residents and plan for housing across all…
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