This month's newsletter includes:

President’s Corner

Chad Eiken, AICP, Chapter President | August 2024

We continue to add leadership capacity to the board. I’m pleased to announce that the following people have been appointed to leadership positions on the APA WA Board: Continuing Education: Justin Patterson; Planning Official Development Officer: Erin Ishizaki, AICP, LEED AP ND; Emerging Professionals Committee: Sarah Whitney and Will McPherson; Scholarship Committee co-chair: Steve Butler, FAICP; Climate and Sustainability co-chairs: Paula Reeves, AICP and Rishabh Ukil, AICP.

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2024 APA Consolidated Elections

Voting for the 2024 APA Consolidated Election has begun, including positions within the Washington Chapter. Ballots were distributed starting July 31 and voting will close on August 28.

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Student Scholarship Auction at the Fall ’24 Conference - Back by Popular Demand

By Steve Butler, FAICP

A Student Scholarship Auction event will be held this fall at the APA WA Chapter’s 2024 Conference in Bellevue. This fundraising event will benefit students at Washington's three Planning Advisory Board-accredited Planning schools.

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Annual Membership Meeting and Notice of Proposed By-Laws and Dues Changes

Members will vote on increasing Chapter Member dues from 25% to 30% of national APA dues and aligning the APA WA Board election cycle with the national APA. The board approved these changes on July 12, 2024. The notice fulfills the requirement to publish amendments one month before the Annual Meeting.

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Continuing Education - Important Information

Summer is sizzling in WA! We hope you are all staying cool and enjoying the summer sun! With the summer season, however, certain issues can find their way to the top of mind. Issues around water, both rising sea levels and potable supply, are hot topics in planning.

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Trivia Question

Which innovative urban planning project in Washington State is known for its pioneering use of "LIDAR technology" to create precise elevation models, aiding in the comprehensive planning of flood management and land use decisions?

A) The Skagit County Geospatial Data Project
B) The King County Urban Growth Boundary Redefinition
C) The Pierce County Floodplain Mapping Initiative
D) The Spokane River Erosion Control Program

The answer to last issue's trivia question:

What landmark legislation, passed in Washington State, has profoundly influenced urban planning, transportation, and land use by requiring municipalities to develop comprehensive plans that address growth management, environmental protection, and community development?

B) The Growth Management Act of 1990. The Growth Management Act (GMA) of 1990 is a cornerstone of urban and regional planning in Washington State. It mandates that fast-growing cities and counties must develop comprehensive plans that guide development and cover issues such as land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities, and natural resource industries. This act aims to curb sprawl, protect natural resources and enhance the quality of life for Washington's residents. Its implementation has led to significant changes in how communities plan for growth and infrastructure, making it a critical piece of legislation in the state's planning history.