Our Vision & Mission   We assist and guide local governments, state agencies, and others in planning and achieving effective solutions to manage growth and development, consistent with the Growth Management Act (GMA).

Growth Management Services Staff   Leonard Bauer, Managing Director Growth Management Services 906 Columbia St. SW PO Box 42525 Olympia WA 98504-2525 360.725.3000

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Growth Management Services Goals   Provide technical and financial resources to help local governments develop county-wide planning policies, comprehensive plans, and development regulations, including critical areas ordinances. Gov. Chris Gregoire site with information about how the federal economic recovery plan is being implemented in Washington state.  The address is http://www.recovery.wa.gov.   Included on the site now are: A link to sources of money and contact information that local governments can use to find out how to apply for funds. Links to state agency websites that contain more information about agency recovery efforts. Links to federal websites, including the primary federal site, recovery.gov, that provide details about the plan. The contact information for local governments to use to apply for money is especially important.		What’s New Page    2009 Governor's Smart Community Award Instructions and Forms   Current Projects Climate Change Evergreen Communities Act Regional Transfer of Development Rights Growth Management Act Administrative Guidelines WAC Update Project   Plan and Development Regulation Reviewing and providing comments on local governments’ plans and regulations   Expedited Review A local government may request expedited review when providing notice of intent to adopt a development regulation under RCW 36.70A.106.   Update Information For a community’s plan to be effective, it must continue to evolve. A comprehensive plan that remains relevant will allow the community to address and benefit from new information and trends.   Checklists for Comprehensive Plans and Development Regulations
Growth Management Grants We administer the Growth Management Grants Program to help local governments pay for work completed to comply with Growth Management Act requirements. All counties and cities subject to RCW 36.70A.040 are eligible.     Education and Training Present educational resources and workshops for planners. Short Course on Local Planning for planning commissioners, local officials, and citizens. Publications and Guidebooks   Growth Management Act Brochure   GMA 101: A presentation on the basics of the Growth Management Act		Newsletters About Growth - published quarterly features topics that are of high interest and strives to reflect a wide range of views from various perspectives. Planner’s Update – Addressed to planning directors and elected officials.  Tips and updates on current land use issues.     Capital Facilities Template   Growth Management Act and Related Laws 2008 Update Guidebook   Success Stories