Tag: urban growth areas

Toyer Speaks to Sewer District About Growth Planning

David Toyer speaks to the Lake Stevens Sewer District in September 2021, highlighting the challenges of growth management and providing insight into how this next round of GMA Comprehensive Updates will affect communities and sewer districts.

Housing Displacement Policies

A massive #housing development in Washington DC, applied for in 2014, has cleared its final appeal. The project will create needed housing options in that metro area, but those who appealed the development argued (in part) it would displace too many existing residents. Could this be a preview of the next frontier of growth management battles in […]

Only 22 Days Left!

Got a piece of property in Snohomish County that you want to re-designate for a higher value land use designation?  You’d better hurry up because you only have until October 30th to submit an application if you would like your amendment to be heard during the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle. Don’t worry we have […]