after development strains capacity. Wenatchee has reversed this sequence, using infrastructure as the catalyst for coordinated development. The strategy culminated in the Reimagined Wenatchee master plan, which identified connectivity projects that would support both current investment and future growth over the next two decades. “Last year we finalized a process called the Reimagine Wenatchee master plan, which aims to identify and leverage resources and development to enhance our downtown,” Gloria explains. “ The plan identified a variety of strategic projects that align with the needs of the community both present and future. What we heard from the community was more walkable communities, more accessible communities, how are we connecting the residential areas to our core commercial and retail areas in a way that’s safe?” The approach includes shifting to a “one dig” WENATCHEE, WA
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