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Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 09/19/2007 - 8:52pm.
Sep 20 2007 - 6:00pm
Sep 20 2007 - 8:00pm
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Walkability for Thurston County Neighborhoods
with Dan Burden of Walkable Communities

Join us for a lively presentation from an internationally known specialist in walkability and to explore some of the opportunities and tools for creating more active environments in neighborhoods around Thurston County .

September 20, 2007

6 – 8 PM

Location: Thurston Regional Planning Council Main Conference Room

2424 Heritage Court SW, Olympia

Arrive by foot, bike, transit or carpool. Heritage Court is located a short walk from bus stops on Intercity Transit routes 43 and 44 from Downtown Olympia, Olympia ’s Westside and Tumwater Square.

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