Olympia, WA. On March 22, 2008, the City of Olympia will host a public meeting to discuss a proposal to rezone several parcels on the isthmus between Capitol Lake and Budd Inlet. The meeting will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Olympia Center, 222 Columbia Street NW, Olympia Washington.

The current zone, Urban Waterfront, allows either residential or commercial uses to be developed. The proposed zone, Urban-Waterfront-Housing limits development above the first floor to residential uses. Increasing housing in the downtown area is an important Council goal so that more people will have opportunity to live, work, learn, shop and play in downtown Olympia. Another component of the proposal is to modify the maximum allowable building height from 35 feet to between 65 and 90 feet.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and participate in a public conversation about the future of downtown Olympia.

"'Sick Of It' - 4,000 Too Many - 5th/17th Year War Anniversary" Vigil
March 22nd 10:30 am - Noon

Event Description:
Sick of it - the war, the killing, the dying, the wasted resources and lives? Is 4,000 too many? 5th or 17th Year Anniversary of the Iraq War!!! The anniversary of so many sad events are happening in March. Let’s combine these events into one very VISIBLE vigil in Olympia! Bring your signs and your friends and join us from 10:30 until Noon in this family-friendly vigil.
Event Type: Vigil

Location:
500 West 4th Avenue

Directions:
4th Avenue Bridge and down to Percival Landing in Olympia

Organizing Sponsor: Veterans for Peace – Rachel Corrie Chapter 109

Note: after the Vigil, we are invited to join the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) for their “Soldier, Your’e Not Alone” activities near Fort Lewis.