Sustainable Thurston

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www.SustainableThurston.org
Sustainable Thurston
Creating Places – Preserving Spaces
Help Shape a Sustainable Future
What is “Sustainable Thurston?”
Sustainable Thurston is a community conversation that will result in a vision for a
vibrant, healthy and resilient future, as well as the actions and responsibilities to
achieve it.
What are the challenges and opportunities that Sustainable
Thurston addresses?
Challenges
• Maintaining a strong and resilient economy
• Protecting our natural environment
• Planning for a growing population
• Meeting the needs of a an aging population
• Increased health concerns (such as obesity)
• Funding government services and maintaining our public facilities
• Using local resources as efficiently as possible
Opportunities
• Shaping the future – This is a rare opportunity for residents and policy
makers alike to have a voice in how we want our community to look,
function and feel.
• Revitalizing hopes – Our economic downturn has shown us that efficiency,
collaboration and cooperation are key to a robust economy, a healthy
environment, and resilient communities and households.
What’s happened so far?
Last year, more than 1,500 people attended community workshops, answered
surveys and participated online to share their hopes, fears and ideas about the
future of our region. Leaders from throughout the region summarized those
hopes for the future in the draft Sustainable Thurston Vision and Goals.
Key to achieving the sustainable future described:
Creation of “Places” that will offer the enhanced quality of life that residents say
they want. Places include: city and town centers in both north and south county;
urban transit corridors; neighborhoods; and, rural and resource lands.
Quality of Life Topics that contribute to achieving Sustainable Thurston Vision
and Goals. Topics include: energy; water infrastructure; water quality; solid waste;
public safety; schools and transportation; local food systems; health and human
services; housing; land use, transportation and climate change; and economic
sustainability.
Share Your Ideas!
Online:
EngageSustainableThurston.org
Attend a
Community Workshop
Wednesday, March 27th
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
South Sound Manor
455 North St. SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Thursday, March 28th
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Rainier High School
308 2nd St. W
Rainier, WA 98576
Sustainable Thurston
By the Numbers
The following information is a summary
of the groups and individuals that have
been involved, and the work performed
on the Sustainable Thurston project
from January 2011 – January 2013.
29 Partners signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (jurisdictions,
agencies, organizations, community
groups), agreeing to be actively involved
in the process, development and
implementation of plans
180 people participated on 12 topic
panels related to economic, social and
environmental sustainability. In over
3 dozen discussion sessions, local
experts identified what’s working well
now, the challenges and opportunities,
and the interrelationships among
panel topics. White papers and
presentations are available at
SustainableThurston.org
23 Sustainable Thurston Task
Force members held 23 discussion
sessions August 2011 through
January 2013. The Task Force listened
to panel presentations and discussed
the information as a foundation for the
spring 2012 community conversation
- and has developed Sustainable
Thurston mission, vision and goals
based on the panel information as well
as public input
104 Jurisdictions, agencies,
organizations, and community
groups represented on the task force
and/or
panels – plus staff from above groups
1,000+ Unique email addresses
receiving Sustainable Thurston
project updates – and that number is
growing
342 community members shared ideas
during 7 Sustainable Thurston public
workshops held throughout the region
March – April 2012, and an additional 49
people participated online
More than 1200 residents responded
to a Sustainable Thurston survey,
identifying what they like about where
they live, and improvements that should
receive focus for the future
www.SustainableThurston.org
Next Steps
Over the next two months residents from throughout the region will share
their ideas about Places and Topics, as well as ways we could make our
community more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable.
To participate:
1. Visit EngageSustainableThurston.org
Answer questions on the topics that interest you, share ideas and
comment on others’ ideas. Check back often. Stay engaged.
2. Go to one of two workshops/open houses:
Wednesday March 27th
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
South Sound Manor
455 North St. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501
Thursday March 28th
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Rainier High School
308 2nd St. W, Rainier, WA 98576
What happens to the ideas shared during the public
process?
Ideas shared will be reviewed by leaders from throughout the region
and will inform the plans and actions that will move the Thurston region
toward a more sustainable future.
Sustainable Thurston products will include:
• A Regional Plan for Sustainable Development (including strategies
to achieve the vision for “Places” and “Topics”)
• A Regional Housing Plan
• A Sustainable Economy Strategy
• An Action Plan and Performance Measures that will get our region
started and keep us moving toward a more sustainable future
Later in 2013, the drafts of the above plans and strategies will be made
available for public review before they are finalized and approved by the
Sustainable Thurston jurisdiction partners – by December 2013.
How is this project different than those undertaken in the
past?
More diverse partners than ever before have worked together as a region
to make connections among quality of life topics studied — understanding
how each of these affects our economy, society and environment.
What is unique about this project and process?
Residents from throughout the region have shared, and will continue to
share, ideas about:
• Challenges and opportunities that growth will bring
• Possible future scenarios based on the best information available
• How to leverage growth to get the desired future
• What needs to happen to achieve the future envisioned, who will
be responsible, and how to measure progress over time

Proposed Zoning Changes

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Information regarding currently proposed zoning changes. Click here

What is your vision for Tenino

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The Planning Commission wants to know your vision of the Tenino of tomorrow.

Please complete and return the attached survey so we can attempt to incorporate your ideas into the Tenino Comprehensive Plan. The vision statement in the Comprehensive Plan is used to guide future changes to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning codes and other developmental regulations. The vision gives us goals that we can all help to implement. Thank you for your participation.

Click here for the survey documents. Return to City Hall as soon as possible.

Dave’s Lost Dog Pound

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If your dog is lost check here…
Contact Dave Dafoe @ 360-264-2368
Tues. – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
360-264-2370 .. After Hours/Emergency

Council Meeting Tonight

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Council Meeting Tonight

City Hall News for Citizens

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A word from Mayor Strawn

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RFQ Septic Closures

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The City of Tenino is searching for qualified firms for post sewer hookup septic closures. Please submit your statement of qualification with references to Tenino City Hall by May 1, 2012. Successful applicants will be required to acquire a City of Tenino business license prior to commencing work on the project. Visit Tenino City Hall or download the business licensing application from our downloadable forms page. For more information email the City Clerk/Treasurer at clerktreasurer@ci.tenino.wa.us or call 360-264-2368.

Contract Opportunity

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Public Notices

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Public Notices go here.