HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-30 Press Release_HowardStreetProject
Lance Bailey
Director, Development Services
Department
250 Madison Street, Suite 3
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-379-5095
lbailey@cityofpt.us
Contact: Lance Bailey, 379-5095
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Title: We Need Your Voice!
Port Townsend residents will shape the future of Howard Street & Upper Sims Way. We
need a game plan to attract housing, jobs and economic investment that matches our
community needs and values. And we can’t do it without you. What type businesses do
you want to see there? What should the neighborhood look like? Housing?
Restaurants? We want to hear from you!
Share your ideas for Howard Street & Upper Sims Way by completing an online
survey at Please complete the online survey at www.cityofpt.us
(Direct link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PortTownsendWorkshop1)
Don’t wait until it’s too late and you’re left asking, “why didn’t they…?” Let’s hear what
you really think and don’t be shy!
Or join us at the next Community Workshop:
What: Howard Street & Upper Sims Way Future - Community Workshop
When: Wednesday, August 23 at 5:30-7:30pm
Where: The Cotton Building - 607 Water Street
Why: The City is working to develop a plan for attracting housing, jobs, and economic
investment in the Howard Street & Upper Sims Way area. It builds upon the
community’s past planning efforts to anticipate growth and achieve a housing-jobs
balance. In addition to the plan, the project will also produce updated zoning standards,
and a list of recommended capital improvements for the area to ensure it is well-
designed and aligns with the community’s vision.
The City aspires to develop a plan that will uphold the vision of a district that:
1) Values the manufacturing of goods by small, independently-owned businesses;
2) Provides housing for residents of all economic levels, along with access to
living wage jobs and services within the local community;
3) Promotes a business ready area, and that clearly articulates the City’s
regulations and design standards; and
4) Respects the importance of protecting the environment, and balances that
priority with the need for job and housing opportunities.
Residents voices are necessary to shape the future of this area. We encourage
Port Townsend community members to participate in the online survey or
participate in the community workshop.
Contact:
Belinda Graham, Special Projects
250 Madison Street, Suite 2
Port Townsend, WA 98368
bgraham@cityofpt.us