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Farmland Preservation
A3.1 Farmland preservation Support farmland preservation through policies, incentives, and other innovative strategies to maintain production capacity and increase self-sufficiency. The Community Farmland Trust works on keeping the cost of access to local land low for farmers without the wealth … Continue reading
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SNAP Access
A3.6 SNAP access Publicize federal nutrition incentive programs that aim to support small and mid-sized farms, such as SNAP, FMPP, LFPP, and FINI grant. SNAP at Farmers Markets: A How-To Handbook
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Processing and Distribution
A3.3 Processing and distribution hub Rebuild regional capacity to process and distribute regionally-grown agricultural products to local markets (including restaurants, supermarkets, jails, schools, colleges, and hospitals). The Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative has been in operation since 2010, and “provides … Continue reading
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Olympia-Seattle Rail
T6.1 Olympia-Seattle rail Support a commuter rail connection between Olympia and Seattle Intercity Transit tried to develop express bus service from Olympia to Seattle. It offered the 592 as a commuter service, with three trips north and three south, morning … Continue reading
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Shore Power at the Port
B5.13 Shore power at the Port Provide shore power to ships at the Port, so they don’t need to run their engines to provide power on board while they are docked here. The Port’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee was asked to … Continue reading
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Olympia Ferry Service
T6.2 Olympia ferry service Support ferry service between Olympia and Seattle. Senator Hunt introduced a bill in the 2018 session (SB 6054) which would have had the Department of Transportation study possible passenger-only ferry service between Olympia and Seattle, considering … Continue reading
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Social Cost of Carbon
G4.6 Social cost of carbon Develop and adopt policies that require the use of a “social cost of carbon measure” in zoning, development, construction, and transportation decisions. The Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases and State Policy: A Frequently Asked Questions … Continue reading
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Car-free Zones
T5.11 Car-free zones Reevaluate long term plans and update to prioritize pedestrians and people riding bikes. Set goals for mode shift and plans on how to achieve those goals like developing car‐free corridors in commercial and mixed use areas to … Continue reading
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Multi-family Submetering *
B2.8 Multi-family submetering * Require submetering for multifamily buildings so residents can track energy use and to allow billing them for it. The Fannie Mae Multifamily Energy and Water Market Research Survey collected comprehensive energy and water information from over … Continue reading
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Landlord Education
B1:12 Landlord education Educate landlords on options and benefits for improved energy efficiency. Residential – Commercial – The Cleveland Energy-Aligned Leasing Program combined energy efficiency education with energy audits, green (energy-aligned) lease resources, and financing options—giving small businesses and building … Continue reading
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