VISION FOR THE FUTURE Small cities often struggle to balance growth with livability, either stagnating from lack of investment 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 Tricia Degnan, CTC Manager e. ctc@cdrpa.org w. ncwctc.com p. 509-661-3118 Premium amenities for you and your guests at Central Washington’s premier meeting center. Our advanced A/V systems let you connect face-to-face with clients and audiences worldwide—no travel required. It’s reliable, easy to use, and can save your business time and money, with full support from our on-site tech team. 229 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 WENATCHEE, WA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 01
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