Comprehensive Planning

2024 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update


Introduction

In 2023 and 2024, Edgewood will be updating its Comprehensive Plan. In other words, Edgewood will be planning for its future. Comprehensive Plans set the goals and policies that serve as the day-to-day guide for City staff and representatives, including City Council and the Mayor.

The concept of “growth management” is central to city planning in Washington State. The Growth Management Act (GMA) is a series of state statutes, first adopted in 1990, focused on managing population growth throughout Washington. The Growth Management Act requires cities and counties to update their own Comprehensive Plans to stay current on population growth and other key concerns. This means that cities have a say in how they want to plan for their future.

The Comprehensive Plan covers important topics like housing, transportation, parks and recreation, capital facilities, utilities, land use and zoning, economic development, and the environment. The update process looks closely at these topics to make sure that Edgewood continues to grow in line with the community’s vision.

The backbone of every Comprehensive Plan is community input. Through the public engagement process, people help shape the future of the city by voicing what is important to them. If you would like to receive e-mail updates on this update, please contact Senior Planner Evan Hietpas at evan@cityofedgewood.org or 253-952-3299.

More information

Learn more about the periodic update process from the links provided below.