City of Olympia, WA

09/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/12/2025 09:30

09/12/2025 - Olympia 2045 - September 2025 Update

September 2025 update

Our comprehensive plan update is underway. The City is updating the plan using a phased, chapter by chapter approach. All chapters are currently in review. Please use the links below to follow the process and get involved in the chapters you're interested in - each chapter has a webpage with more detail and a timeline. The Natural Environment, Utilities, Parks Arts and Recreation, and Capital Facilities Chapters have been accepted by City Council, so are not included below.

Here are upcoming public meetings, engagement opportunities, and information sharing updates:

Introduction Chapter

You may view the draft chapter at engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia2045. Council's Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) reviewed the draft at its meeting on July 24th, and recommended approval with a few modifications discussed at the meeting. The City Council will discuss the chapter at its Study Session on September 16th.

Community Values & Vision

You may view the draft chapter at engage.olympiawa.gov/values-vision2045. Council's Land Use and Environment Committee (LUEC) reviewed the draft at its meeting on July 24th, and recommended approval with a few modifications discussed at the meeting. The City Council will discuss the chapter at its Study Session on September 16th.

Public Participation & Partners

City Council accepted this draft chapter at its meeting on September 9th. To view the draft, visit engage.olympiawa.gov/participation-and-partners2045.

Land Use & Urban design

The Land Use and Environment Committee reviewed the chapter on August 28th. Visit the Chapter webpage: engage.olympiawa.gov/land-use-urban-design2045. The City Council will discuss the chapter at its Study Session on September 16th.

Housing

A draft of the new Housing Chapter was released at the end of May for review and public comment. A briefing for the Social Justice and Equity Commission was on June 23rd. A public hearing before the Planning Commission was held on August 18th. Visit engage.olympiawa.gov/housing2045 for updates.

Transportation

The City Council reviewed and discussed the draft chapter at its July 29th study session. You can watch a recording of that discussion on Legistar. The next step is for this chapter to be reviewed by the City Council for acceptance, which is scheduled for October 7th. You can review the most recent draft of the chapter on Engage Olympia at engage.olympiawa.gov/transportation2045.

Economy

City Council will review, and hopefully accept, this draft chapter at a future meeting that is not yet scheduled. To view the draft, visit engage.olympiawa.gov/economy2045.

Public Safety

City Council reviewed this draft chapter at a Study Session on July 29th. It will consider accepting this chapter at a meeting on September 30th. To view the draft, visit engage.olympiawa.gov/public-safety2045.

Climate Change & Resiliency

A public hearing before the Planning Commission was held on August 4th. The City Council Land Use and Environment Committee is scheduled to review and discuss the draft chapter on September 25th. To view the draft, visit engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia-2045-climate-action-resilience.
Olympia 2045 is your opportunity to shape the City of Olympia's long-term vision and goals. Through this process we will update the City's Comprehensive Plan and address new or updated state requirements. The Olympia 2045 update will also consider population projections and resulting employment and housing needs, as our community is expected to grow by approximately 20,000 additional residents within 20 years. Comments will be accepted throughout the process and can be sent to [email protected]. Access the latest Olympia 2045 information at engage.olympiawa.gov/olympia2045, or find background information and the existing City Comprehensive Plan at olympiawa.gov/compplan.
Contact
Joyce Phillips, Olympia 2045 Project Manager
Community Planning & Economic Development
360.570.3722
[email protected]
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