November 16, 2017

VISION 2050

Regional Staff Committee

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Overview

• Recap of discussions at RSC and GMPB• Scoping Process• Looking back on scoping for VISION 2040• Outline for draft VISION 2050 scoping statement• What further information should inform scoping?• Next steps

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VISION 2050 Draft Principles1. Build on VISION 2040’s current framework – goals, policies, and

regional growth strategy – as the starting point for developing VISION 2050.

2. Be bold. VISION 2050 will continue to be an ambitious strategy for a more sustainable region.

3. Focus the update on select items that will advance the region toward VISION.

4. Put in motion a set of actions and roles to realize the goals of VISION 2050.

5. Reflect the diversity of the region – demographic, culture, income, geography, and economy.

6. Look for opportunities to make VISION more accessible and usable.

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Recap of Recent MeetingsRegional Staff Committee – October 19 – Discussion addressed:• Regional Growth Strategy• Priority policy topics, including suggested additional• Performance measures• Refined principles and background for board

Growth Management Policy Board – November 2 – Discussion addressed:• Regional Growth Strategy• Critical issues – Esp. climate change, social equity, housing• Other issues – new technology, resiliency, healthy communities• Making VISION more usable and accessible • Implementation approaches (actions, incentives, requirements)

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Toward a VISION 2050 Scope

Fall 2017 through Spring 2018 Activities and Engagement

October – December• GMPB and RSC discussion• Guiding principles and framework for

scoping

January – February• Review and release draft scope (high level,

solicit input)

February – March • Public comment period• Workshops in each county• Public opinion survey

April – May • Review comments• Issue final scope (incorporates input, more

detail and direction)

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Looking Back – VISION 2040 Scope

• Anticipated full EIS• Rewrite of goals, policies, and

actions• Wide range of policy topics• Alternatives encompassed several

options for future growth pattern• Eight-plus alternatives narrowed

down to four for environmental analysis

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Preferred Alternative (Hybrid)

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VISION 2040 SEPA Analysis

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Alternatives analyzed with respect to range of outcomes

Checks indicate alternatives that performed best (large) or near top (small)

Outline for Draft Scoping Statement

1. Background on VISION 2040a) Chapters, Goals, Multicounty Planning Policies, Actionsb) Regional Growth Strategyc) Why update now?

2. Purpose of scoping and SEPA processa) Input on environmental reviewb) Input on framework for considering modifications to growth strategyc) Input on assumptions, themes, issues

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Outline for Draft Scoping Statement

3. Assumptions and principlesa) Extend to 2050 forecastsb) Implement Growth Management Actc) VISION 2040 as starting pointd) Anticipate Supplemental EIS to address new information

4. Environmental issues for SEPA analysisa) Natural and built environmentb) Additional issues that may be addressed

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Outline for Draft Scoping Statement

5. Framework for considering changes to growth strategya) Define “no action” – stay the courseb) Address regional geographiesc) Incorporate new information

i. Growth trendsii. Comp plan updatesiii. Other plans and initiatives

6. Preview rest of processa) Schedule and anticipated milestones in SEPA processb) Engagement opportunities

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Background Information for Scoping?

What additional information will help board/committee identify the scope for VISION 2050?

• Review of VISION 2040

• Implementation progress

• Data trends & performance

• Other?

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Next StepsDecember RSC

• Regional Growth Strategy trends and approach to update

January GMPB• Draft regional forecast• Release draft scope of work for public comment

Scoping 45-day comment period – Feb-mid MarchFeb-May

• Prepare for public engagement• Review information• Develop & refine scoping statement

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thank you

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