or losing their character to rapid development. Wenatchee faces this challenge with advantages many communities lack: established collaborative frameworks, diversified economic base, and institutional planning capacity that isn’t shackled to political cycles.The region’s third fastest-growing metro status in Washington state has created both opportunities and pressures that will test these systems. “Our shared goal is a prosperous, healthy and resilient region,” Gloria emphasizes. “We’re doing all of this work to provide a high quality of life. The city’s approach prioritizes infrastructure maintenance and utility reliability as foundational elements, recognizing that economic development depends on dependable basic services. Our Valley Our Future continues its regional planning role, with the third five-year action plan scheduled for development next year.“We held a large projects workshop and there were about 20 other capital projects that are coming anywhere from the idea stage right now to the design stage,” Maher explains. 234 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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