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comprehensive plan changes will be thoroughly recorded in analyses performed by the consultant team <br /> and will be included in the final deliverable and eventually in the public record. <br /> Promoting Public Participation <br /> The county has recently seen a decline in participation from the community regarding the County's <br /> planning initiatives, like the Shoreline Master Program.The consultant team will take a longer time <br /> strategizing with the County and designing the public participation plan to use the best possible <br /> strategies that will garner participation.The strategy will be curated set of strategies best suited for the <br /> current demographics in Kittitas County. Public participation tactics will also align with the project <br /> schedule and the goals for engagement activities. <br /> Coordinating with Agencies <br /> The consultant team will promote open communication and transparency between the County and <br /> regional and state agencies to promote consistency in land use administration. <br /> Balancing Open Space Preservation with Economic and Population Growth <br /> The county would like to preserve existing natural resource, open space, and recreation lands, while also <br /> promoting economic growth. Kittitas County residents need more opportunities for living wage jobs and <br /> more opportunities for affordable housing without impeding on critical areas or other vital natural lands. <br /> Addressing Urban Growth Areas <br /> Some cities are considering changes to their urban growth boundaries.To keep the project on track, it will <br /> be critical to address these changes early in the process. It is vitally important that any proposed UGA <br /> changes are supported by the record and that applicants turn in information to support proposed changes. <br /> Planning for Publicly Owned Lands <br /> The county has a lot of public lands that often undergo property owner changes and other use changes <br /> outside of the County's control. The project team should understand how this might impact land use <br /> policies in the comprehensive plan and the County's future growth and opportunities. <br /> Appendix A — Project Schedule <br /> Appendix 6 — Project Public Participation Program <br /> Kittitas County 2026 Periodic Update Project Charter 14 <br />