Project Overview
In 2015, the Washington State Legislature asked the Center to develop a collaborative process for an evaluation of the Growth Management Act (GMA). To gauge support for that process, the Center held conversations with individuals representing dozens of interests and organizations. Based on the input provided, the Center recommended a process to (1) articulate a vision for the desired future of Washington and (2) examine a range of laws, institutions, and policies to provide a path forward. The Legislature responded by allocating funds to create a “Road Map to Washington’s Future.”
The Center traveled across the state, gathering input from over 2,500 people through interviews, workshops, surveys, and other engagements. The Center then synthesized common themes and insights, including recommended updates to the GMA. The Center submitted its final report to the Washington State Legislature on June 30, 2019.
Project Reports
Road Map to Washington’s Future: Phase One Report (PDF)
Road Map to Washington’s Future: Final Report (PDF)
University Partners Research and Data Inventory (PDF)
Formal Letters Sent to Project Team (PDF)
Project Resources
Road Map to a Fiscally and Environmentally Sustainable Future (PDF)