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Isthmus Photos II

Submitted by Bert on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 5:03pm.

This is an Isthmus open thread. Feel free to (respectfully) sound off, and/or discuss the issue!

I previously posted this slideshow, but here it is again, in case some of you haven't seen it yet:

Remember the City Council Meeting Public Hearing on the Urban Waterfront (Isthmus) Rezone tomorrow! (at Washington Center for Performing Arts, doors open at 5 PM, meeting starts at 6 PM)

Isthmus 2008, Olympia, Washington, a photoset on Flickr

The following information is re-posted:

A proposal to rezone areas of what is considered by many to be a sacred space, and the heart and soul of Olympia, also known as the isthmus, has been place before City Government.

Here are some photos to help describe the area and offer background on the issue.

The rezone has been proposed by Triway Enterprises

One group, OLY 2012, has formed to provide nuanced support for the rezone. OLY 2012 advocates Smart Growth.

Several groups are working to oppose the rezone:

People for a Participatory City

Friends of the Waterfront

20/20 Vision Olympia

Olympia Capitol Park Foundation

You can find more information here on OlyBlog: Isthmus 2008 (even though it's not an isthmus),

And at Works in Progress.

Again, this is an Isthmus open thread. You're welcome to discuss.

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Submitted by Bert on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 5:35pm.

business, city of olympia, economics, economy, development, government, government, growth, isthmus, land use, luxury condominium, olympia, park, private interest, public interest, rezone, sacred space, sustainability, triway enterprises,

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