The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan is undergoing an update and Seattle’s animals need our help. They are, once again, invisible in the City’s eyes. According to the current Environmental Scoping Report, there is no plan for how to accommodate the increased population of animals that will surely accompany the projected increase in Seattle’s population.
Here is a link to our action alert so you can make your voice heard.
Let’s start with a few questions and answers.
Q. What is the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan?
It is a plan for the future growth of Seattle over the next 20 years. It is a requirement of the Washington State Growth Management Act and the last update occurred in 2016. The plan is designed to address expected population and job growth and meet City goals. Projections are that our 730,000 plus population (2020) could grow to one million. The plan describes the desired location of new development and how city regulations and investments can support and align with it. Planning began in Q1 2022 and the first round of community engagement meetings ended on January 30th. General comments are still being accepted through May 31, 2023.
Q .What do we want?
Q. Why does this matter to animals?
Q. Is Seattle prepared for this increase in the animal population?
Q. Have animal groups been participating in this process?
Q. How many animal services staff does Seattle need?
Q. What do animal services staff do?
Q. Including animal services sounds important. How can I help?
Q. What is the timeline for the One Seattle Plan?
Sources:
https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/seattle-washington
U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, March and Annual Social and Economic Supplements, 1960 to 2021
https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/OPCD/SeattlePlan/OneSeattlePlanEISScopingReport.pdf