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The Executive board is meeting Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. On the agenda: Report on the 2023 Legislative Session. Recommend Biennial Budget and Work Program. Approval of Regional Transportation Plan Amendments. Discussion of 2023 Target and Project Delivery. View the…
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Analysis of HB 1110  PSRC conducted an analysis of the potential middle housing development incentivized through House Bill 1110. An estimated 75,000-150,000 units could be created by the bill as passed the legislature over a period of 20 years or more. View the analysis. …
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According to a new Puget Sound Trend report, households had more deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic than in 2017 and 2019. The results were pulled from the 2017, 2019 and 2021 Household Travel Surveys. The 2017 and 2019 surveys were combined to strengthen the statistical…
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The Transportation Policy Board will be meeting Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 9:30 am. On the agenda: Discussion to adopt a minor amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan. Examination of four action items related to 2023 project tracking and delivery targets for PSRC’s…
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Do you find it challenging to communicate the importance of racial equity with staff and colleagues that question its relevance to our region? Have you experienced racially offensive language that calls into question policy choices under consideration?  If so, PSRC has a…
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The Growth Management Board is meeting Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 10 am. On the agenda: Recommendation to certify countywide planning policies for Kitsap County. An update on current and planned outreach activities and support for the 2024 comprehensive plan updates.…
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The next Passport to 2044 webinar will be specifically for elected officials and planning commissioners and held on May 18 from 12-1:30 pm.   This virtual session will examine the importance of comprehensive plan periodic updates and key issues that emerge during the process. …
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The Puget Sound Regional Council has developed a summer program for teens who want to learn about urban planning and share ideas about making the Puget Sound region a better place to live. Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a free leadership development initiative that encourages…
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Former Toronto mayoral candidate to address regional leaders at annual meeting. Gil Penalosa is the founder and chair of the non-profit organization 8 80 Cities, as well as the first Ambassador of World Urban Parks. 8 80 Cities is guided by the simple but powerful idea that if…
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Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act will Generate $20 million Per Year  The act will implement a countywide one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for affordable housing and related services in Pierce County, which is expected to generate $20 million in revenue a year.  …