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Council reviews updates to capital facilities chapter; members press for stronger climate and equity language
Summary
City staff proposed revisions to the capital facilities goals and policies for Olympia 2045 to emphasize climate, equity and accessibility; council members asked for clearer prioritization to avoid projects that increase vehicle miles traveled and to adopt equity-based metrics.
Joyce Phillips, long range planning manager, presented proposed revisions to the capital facilities portion (volume 2) of the Olympia 2045 comprehensive plan. She said the capital facilities plan covers a 20-year horizon and functions as an annual financial plan focused primarily on the first six years.
Phillips said the goals and policies for the capital facilities plan had not been substantially updated since 2014 and that advisory committees — including the Planning Commission, the Utilities Advisory Commission and the Social Justice and Equity Commission — had provided largely consistent comments. Key changes in the draft include stronger language on environmental stewardship, incorporating climate considerations for city buildings and infrastructure, explicit references…
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