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| Vibrant urban corridors are a cornerstone of the Thurston Region's long range vision. Creating communities that offer a sense of "place" - compact, walkable neighborhoods where housing choices, transportation options and business opportunities intersect - requires new partnerships, innovative approach and strategic investments.
Below are links to projects initiated by local partners, each with the goal to transform an existing urban corridor - and to create lively and inviting neighborhoods where people will want to live, work, shop and play. |
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The Brewery District Planning Project will identify opportunities to revitalize a walkable commercial & residential area in this historic Tumwater neighborhood that was once home to the iconic Olympia Brewery. Learn More > |
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| Redefining a corridor - Capitol Blvd Planning Project seeks to improve traffic, business access, safety and aesthetics. Learn More >
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The Martin Way District Planning Project intends to improve access to jobs, services, & recreation for existing residents, and attract new residents and businesses. Learn More > |
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The Woodland District Planning Project seeks to create a vibrant mixture of residential, offices, services and parks linked by paths and walkways. Learn More >
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| The Urban Corridor Communities project has been made possible through a US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Sustainable Communities Challenge Grant. Learn More > |
Walkability
Walkability is the measure of how comfortable an area is for walking. Elements taken into consideration to rate walkability include how accessible, safe, convenient and inviting an area is – for people wishing to travel on foot.
In early August a local Walkability Audit Workshop was conducted, followed by a demonstration audit that looked at several areas along Thurston County’s urban corridor. The documents linked below contain information used during the training and during the audit itself, and a report illustrating the findings of the audit.
Walkability: Making the Case [pdf 2353 KB]
Principles of Walkability:
Assessing Walkability [pdf 1389 KB]
Walkability Survey Tool [pdf 6368 KB]
EPA Walkability Workbook [pdf 3687 KB]
Urban Corridor Communities - Local Walkability Audit [pdf 4300 KB]
Urban Corridor Communities Local Walkability Audit Scores and Maps [pdf 1573 KB]
Urban Corridor Communities - Walkability Audit Next Steps [pdf 2620 KB]
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