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).

Leonard Bauer, Managing Director Growth Management Services 1011 Plum Street SE PO Box 42525 Olympia WA 98504-2525 360.725.3055

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Leonard Bauer, Managing Director Growth Management Services 360.725.3055   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. 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.   Washington State Urban Growth Areas Map, 2009   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   Capital Facilities Template   Growth Management Act and Related Laws Guidebook - 2011 Update   Success Stories		Click to See The What’s New Page  EPA NEP Funding: Watershed Protection & Restoration Transportation Guidebook Update     Current Projects Climate Change Regional Transfer of Development Rights Alliance New - On-Line Short Course Video 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.   Periodic 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.     Newsletter Planner’s Update – Addressed to planning directors and elected officials.  Tips and updates on current land use issues.