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Comment to Planners: Retaining Mature Trees
Posted on February 27, 2024The proposal to Replant Trees rather than Retain Trees in the UGAs needs to be revised. While intended to provide more buildable space, Alt 2 already provides excess buildable land. Preserving mature trees saves the 25+ years required for newly replanted trees to provide equivalent environmental value; this is critical time lost in the climate change crisis.
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Comment to Planners: Kitsap’s Rural Lands
Posted on February 27, 2024Kitsap’s rural lands provide the beauty, nature and quality of life that draw people to this area. Growing up here, I have watched alarming sprawl, particularly changing Rural Residential to LAMRID. Once that door is open, there is no going back. Before you know it, Bond Road will look like Aurora Ave in Seattle.
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Comment to Planners: No Rezone for Forest and Rural Open Space
Posted on February 27, 2024I’ve been following the research about climate change and watching what is happening in our own county related to increasing temperatures, water supply issues, and rising sea levels. Because of these changes and the increasing economic stresses on many people in our county, I support for Alternative 2 in the Comp Plan—with a critical exception.
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Comment to Planners: Meeting Housing Allocations
Posted on February 27, 2024Encouraging redevelopment and in-fill in existing urban areas rather than expanding those areas is a better way to meet affordable housing allocations. Allowing higher density, improving transit availability, and reducing permit costs will help. The market is strong for well-designed compact homes, from downsizing seniors to first-home young adults.
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Become a KEC Member
Posted on December 7, 2023KEC is celebrating 5 years of successful environmental education and advocacy. We are maturing as an organization as we evolve our efforts to protect the environment and educate our community about the importance of nature and issues impacting it. A part of our maturation process is redefining KEC membership. We are now defining a voting member as one who donates a minimum of $10/year. Please download and complete the membership form. Your membership will improve the effectiveness and sustainability of our organization.