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On October 3, the Growth Management Policy Board will receive an overview of public comments on the draft VISION 2050 plan. PSRC invited people to review and comment on the draft plan during a 60-day comment period that ended September 16. Some common themes expressed in the…
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The Economic Development District will elect a new Vice President at its meeting next week.  Amazon’s Tom Fiorino has been nominated by Board President Terry Ryan. The new Regional Prosperity Plan will be presented by Greater Seattle Partner’s CEO Brian McGowan.  The plan…
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The central Puget Sound region boasts 29 airports, but not all of these are open to the general public. Nineteen operate as public facilities—airports available for public use without a requirement for prior approval of the airport owner or operator. Eight are privately owned…
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PSRC Funding will be the main topic of the Executive Board meeting on September 26, 2019. The board will finalize the projects that will receive $5 million in Rural Town Centers and Corridors Program funding. The action will be followed by a presentation on the history and…
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King County Water Taxi commemorated its tenth year of service this week at the new Pier 50 passenger-only ferry terminal. Ridership has grown considerably since King County Water Taxi started—from 307,640 riders in all of 2010 to 357,000 in just the first six months of 2019—…
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The central Puget Sound is home to two military airports—McChord Field and Gray Army Airfield—both located at Joint Base Lewis McChord. However, regional military aircraft operations are not confined to these two airports. Surprisingly, 17 of the region’s airports report support…
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The 30Bellevue housing development has won a 2019 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region grows. "30Bellevue provides 63 green and affordable apartments…
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  SEATTLE – The 30Bellevue housing development has won a 2019 VISION 2040 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a sustainable future as the region grows. "30Bellevue provides 63 green and affordable…
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After a 17 month closure, the span formerly known as the Puyallup River Bridge has begun anew as the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge.  The new bridge can hold up to 20 tons, doubling the capability of the old bridge and enabling empty trucks to leave Port of Tacoma through the…
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The central Puget Sound is the place to be if you want to earn your wings. Nearly half of the region’s 29 airports report regular flight instruction activity. Degree and certificate programs are available for those who want to become professional pilots, perform aircraft repairs…