HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2008-10-27 Item 2A - Discussion - Cascade Agenda Cities Program (Cascade Land Conservancy)MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Community Affairs and Parks Committee
FROM: Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation
CC: Rhonda Berry, City Administrator
DATE: October 22, 2008
SUBJECT: Cascade Agenda Cities Program
Parks and Recreation Department
Bruce Fletcher, Director
Jeff Aken from the Cascade Land Conservancy will present information about the Cascade
Agenda Cities Program and discuss how the City of Tukwila can participate in the program.
Attached is a brochure that outlines the program.
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GE FriNG INVC)LVED
If your city is informed in becoming even more livable while conserving the regi6n:s:.
great places. consider becoming a member of the Cascade Agenda Cities Progra6
The first step to become a member is to schedule an inforinatkinal 10e0ting with uI
staff. We are available to noes with city staff and begin the dialog,uti help your city
learn more about becoining a tnember of the Cascade Agenda Cities Program.
CASCADE LAND CONSERVANC1'
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The Puget Sound region has a spectacular
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forests, streams and a strong legacy
of woi long lands, It is a striking place
to live with a strong /oh market. great
neighborhoods and community assets.
remarkable parks, libraries and ITILIWUITIN.
Hie region is qt. a critical moment in its
history. PopulAtion is expected to double
in the next 100 years, adding enough
people to populate six cit.le.; die size of
Seatcle, GlobAlly,elimatra change threatens
the natural erivirom»cnt. economy and
standard of living. Iii re$11011 these
mounting pressures, Puget Sound resident's
mot work together to protecc their quality
of life now and create a better future for
those who come after them.
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COMPACT
New development is designed to !make
neighborhoods 4fiCiCln, walkable 411d affordable.
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P;;;s1dQnv can use transit., walk and bike safely tar
daily destinations. COMMU tle$ have links between
natural rind urban areas, allowing residents access to
waterfronts, parks and rrails.
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BENEFITS
fly becoming a member of the Cascade Agenda Odes Program, you are demonstrating initiative, taking action
and gaining accost to the following 5(9' VICeS:
Recognition as a regional leader in croadng smart. communities
iliachnical n Si stance on growth options
Access to best practices through a region 'wide learning network of peers
Workshops with other innovative cities ,Ind regional experts
Community outreach r,irr hcrw to create is better future for die region
Membership in the Cascade Agenda Coalition—directed at influencing state level policy
CITY RESPONSIBILETIES
"ro facilitate a productive partnership the Cascade Agenda Cities program requests the following of participating cities,
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PASS a resolution aligning city policies with the principles of the Cascade Agenda Coin'; program
Design:ice in primary seal colitact
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Apply to the Cascade Agenda Cities Leadership ogr arn
Pass a resolution aligning I
c.ty po..c.es wish me principles of the (encode Agenda Cities program
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Aviir n. in an ev.iloation of city policies La Adv:Ii1(.0 C.Orl1pA grOWLII
1 policy review to demily opporumitR,0 and develop so acegies for improvement
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Par ticipote iii a learning network with cities across the region
Agree to an annual membership lee