Date of Study (month/year)

August 2006

Name of Submitting League

LWVWashington

Title of Study

(limit 80 characters)

The Growth Management Act of Washington State: Successes and Challenges

Summary of Study

(limit 500 characters)

The Growth Management Act study includes these topics:

• Specific components of the Act, such as goals, planning requirements, enforcement, and so forth.

• An assessment of how it has worked around the state – successes and challenges.

•  Case studies illustrating key issues.

•  Current controversies and what is being done about them.

•  Comparison with other states.

The report is a guide to the Growth Management Act, what it is and how it works, a retrospective look at some of its history, an examination of some current issues, and a look forward.

League or Contact Email Address

info@lwvwa.org

League or Contact Phone Number

206-622-4908