Collaborative Roadmap Phase III
The Collaborative Framework Phase III project built upon the findings, concepts and recommendations in recent state-funded reports to make recommendations to the Legislature on reforms to the state’s growth policy framework. The project timeline from 2021 to 2023 led to significant changes to the Growth Management Act and Washington’s growth policy framework.

Project Details
The above timeline shows Phase III of the Collaborative Roadmap. Starting in 2021, the Roadmap engaged tribes and other interest groups to build off past studies and develop recommendations for updating the state’s growth policy framework. The graphic shows the timing for engagement during the 2022 legislative session before moving to post-session feedback and completion during the 2023 legislative session with final recommendations for the Legislature. With the success of the 2023 legislative session, the Collaborative Roadmap reached its closeout and final recommendations in June, 2023.
Final Project Deliverable
The final report to Commerce in June, 2023 summarizes the completed work and provides us with a standing list of items to be considered in future updates and recommendations on process improvements.
Legislative Report for 2023
The Task Force wrapped up deliverables including the following recommendations to the Legislature on the growth policy framework in a formal report in 2023.
Project Resources
Prior Studies
2022 Web Survey Results
In 2022, the project team developed a survey on the Department of Commerce website to collect input on eight topics. Fifty-seven (57) people answered more than 30 questions, providing valuable perspectives and suggestions. The survey results (PDF) share these perspectives and highlights.
Completed Task Force Meetings and Materials
Up to three additional two-hour meetings were scheduled on November 9, 2022 to wrap up incomplete items.
Agenda (PDF)
Zoom link to meeting registration
Meeting video – November 28
Meeting video – November 29
Key Topics
- Growth Management
- Governor's Smart Communities Awards
- Climate Program
- Planning for Housing
- Laws and Rules - Growth Management Act
- Periodic Updates - Growth Management Act
- Growth Management Grants
- Growth Management Topics
- Guidebooks and Resources
- Civilian-Military Compatibility
- Defense Community Compatibility
- Integrated Stormwater and Watershed Planning
- Regional Planners' Forums
- Short Course on Local Planning
- Submitting Materials to the State
Need Help?
Dave Andersen, AICP
Managing Director
Dave.Andersen@Commerce.wa.gov
509-434-4491