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Economic Development

Economic Development Issue Paper.pdf - 2000 Legislative issue paper -an analysis of economic development in Washington state and how factors such as housing, infrastructure and buildable lands affect our economic vitality.
Economic Development Planning Guide.PDF- a thorough policy guide that explains and illustrates how communities can plan for economic vitality in their comprehensive plans. Offers a sample of economic development goals and policies for local participants in planning process. Prepared for WAR by Elaine Davis, The Simeon Partnership LLC.
Economic Vitality.pdf - 10 recommendations - under Quality of Life logo - to ensure economic vitality along with the strategies to accomplish them.
Planning for Economic Vitality.pdf -"The Importance of a Vital Local Economy" - white paper by David Evans and Associates that explains the basic elements of an economic development plan. Suggested planning, goals and policies as well as an economic development questionnaire to assess community needs.
Q Economy.doc - an economic development questionnaire; a tool to help clarify community plans for economic development.
QOL - Economic Development Goals.PDF - "Policy Guide/ A Prosperous Community: Economic Development, Outcomes, Goals, Policies." Explains how to set and achieve economic goals and outcomes (results) and benefits to the community. Includes a model set of policies and goals. By John Spangenburg and Mike McCormick. Jan. '02
Quality Growth Brings Economic Prosperity.pdf - 4-page WAR issue brief that explains the many factors that affect and are affected by growth; what to consider for the healthy growth of a community, which leads to quality of life and prosperity.
QOL - Issue Brief ED.doc - 2-page issues brief, BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES-Economic Development and the Quality of Life Project - explains the importance of and the parts of an economic development element in a comprehensive plan.
Rural Development Issue Paper.pdf - concerns itself with the economic development of rural areas, balancing growth with maintaining rural character. Explains four keys to strong economic development.
Suggested Economic Goals and Policies.doc - list of economic development goals and policies for local participants in the planning process, so they may help in their own communities to sort out the issues most important to our industry.

Growth Management Act

Development Potential for Growth.pdf - "Assessment of the Development Environment" - a policy guide presented by the Economic Development Council in Seattle/King County based on a report of three studies conducted 2002-03 to understand the development environment in suburban cities in King Countythat have development potential.
Instructions for Community Involvement Program.pdf - instructions for use of materials that encourage citizens to pursue the adoption and implementation of economic development and housing plans in small and medium size communities by David Evans and Associates.
Growth Management Act Issue Paper.pdf - WAR 2000 legislative issue paper "Growth Management Act" - an explanation and list of recommended principles to be applied to growth management planning.
GMA - Duty to Accommodate Growth.pdf - "The Washington Growth Management Act After Ten Years: The Duty to Accommodate Growth" a white paper by Perkins Coie Environmental Group on the duties of cities and counties to plan to accommodate growth under the Growth Management Act.
GMA - Ten Year Review.rtf - "Growth Management Act 2000 GMA Plans - Ten Year Review" - the current status of planning under the GMA, what is working what is not, by Mike McCormick, FAICP
Growth Management Fact Book.pdf- "On Common Ground- Growth Management Fact Book" - a reference guide to help state and local REALTORS® understand the growth management initiatives in their communities.
Growth Projections.pdf - "Planning for Growth: Importance of Accurate Growth Projections" - a policy guide prepared by Jack Petrie on planning for the Office of Financial Management's projected growth forecasts. Encourages planning accurately to avoid sprawl.
Local Planning Participation.pdf - "A Citizen's Guide to Public Participation - How to Influence (and appeal) Local Government Land Use Decisions under Washington State's Growth Management Act," by Larry Stout. This paper is designed to give the interested citizen activist the basic tools to become an effective participant in local governmnet's land use plannning and appeal process.
Quality of Life Program Proposal.rtf - proposal by David Evans and Associates, Inc. to assist W.A.R. with the preparation of public presentation packages for communities to generate interest in economic development, housing opportunities and healthy communities.
Planning for Quality Growth.pdf - WAR issue paper on the challenges, strategies and recommendations for growth management planning and key elements of a community's comprehensive plan - housing, land use, economic development, and performance measures.
Planning Strategies Brochure.pdf - "Planning for Quality Growth" - layout for a 6-page Quality of Life pamphlet to provide communities with planning strategies and recommendations that promote quality of life.
Public Facilities Under the GMA - "Providing Public Facilities Under the Growth Management Act" -a white paper by Perkins Coie LLP which addresses policy issues relating to public facilities under the GMA that will accommodate growth - transportation, sewer, water, schools, fire protection, law enforcement. etc.
QOL - Issue Brief GMA.doc - 2-page issue brief, BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES- The Growth Management Act and the Quality of Life Project.
Role of Local Government Planning.pdf - WAR issue paper that explains the mainstays of local government regulatory programs: comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and capital improvement programs.
Useful Tips for Quality Growth.pdf - WAR issue paper that explains the benefits and barriers to sustainable growth, as well as techniques involved in a community's planning process.

Housing

Housing Opportunities.pdf - 2- page Quality of Life program paper "Providing Housing Opportunities" - five recommendations and accompanying strategies to ensure housing supply.
HousingourCommunity.pdf - "Issues Influencing Housing Supply" articles compiled from "Housing Stock," the Housing Partnership's newsletter, covering trends in housing supply, costs and markets.Winter 2000-Spring 2003
Housing Solutions Recommendations.pdf - "Recommendations of the Housing Solutions Conference, Oct-Nov 1999. "A list of recommended actions for county and city leaders to encourage housing construction to meet rising demand.
Infill Development.pdf - "Filling inthe Spaces:Ten Essentials for Urban Infill Housing" - The ten essentials help guide the public and private sectors as they fill in the spaces with new homes in innovative developments. A planning strategy that relies on extensive urban infill development requires major changes from past industry and regulatory practices. By the Housing Partnership, 2003.
Planning for Housing Opportunities.pdf - "Housing in the Community, Availability, and Affordability" - paper that discusses the factors that affect housing supply. Also contains a suggested "Housing Planning" program with goals and policies by David Evans and Associates. (pdf)
Housing for Quality of Life.doc - 2- page issues brief, "BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES-Housing Opportunities and the Quality of Life Project" discusses the goals and policies necessary to plan for housing as a community grows.
Community Housing Questionnaire.doc - a housing questionnaire to help a community assess their housing availability: regarding market, demand and public policy.
QOL - Housing Goals.PDF- "Policy Guide: Housing in the Community: Choice, Availability, and Affordability"- a guide to help individuals prepare for a community's discussion of housing issues in relation to GMA goals by John Spangenburg.
Real Estate Development.pdf - "Principles and Process of Real Estate Development" - an issue paper that explains the steps necessary for development - the challenges, the pitfalls and how they relate to a community that desires to attract new development.

Land Use

Policy Guide - Infill Development.pdf - a white paper "Best Practices to Encourage Infill Development" prepared for NAR by Robinson and Cole LLP.
Policy Guide - Land Supply.PDF- "Policy Guide/Land Supply: A Critical Issue for Housing," prepared by Roger Almskaar for WAR, explains factors that affect land supply, explains it as a factor in the planning process, and provides direction on how to do something about any deficiency.
Stormwater Regulations.PDF- "Understanding Stormwater Regulation" a white paper prepared by the Mentor Law Group on how stormwater regulation impacts development.
Chelan County Minimum Lot Size.pdf - "Memorandum: Chelan County, Washington Minimum Lot Size Interim Ordinance May 9, 2000" - analysis and comments prepared for NAR byRobinson & Cole to help oppose the extension of Chelan County's resolution that established a minimum lot size of 10 acres.
WAR Land Use Analysis.pdf - "Memorandum: Proposed Amendments to the Growth Management Act, Feb. 20, 2001- NAR Robinson & Cole review of amendments to the GMA proposed by REALTORS® that would incorporate clear legislative requirements for economic development and sufficient housing for growth.
Washington Proposed GMA Amendments.rtf - comments and suggestions by Robinson and Cole LLP for NAR on improvement to the language of REALTORS® proposed amendments to the GMA, as well as suggested talking points for use by W.A.R. in explaining the proposed amendments to legislators.
Best Available Science Rule.pdf - "Memorandum: Proposed 'Best Available Science Rule' and the Washington Growth Management Act"- defines "best available science" term used in GMA regarding critical area policy and regulations, by Robinson & Cole LLP for NAR.
Snohomish County Phasing of Development.pdf - "Memorandum: Snohomish County, Washington Draft Ordinance on Phasing of Development in Urban Growth Areas, Sept. 22, 2000" - reviews workability of the ordinance and the ramifications to builders and developers. By Robinson and Cole LLP for NAR.
WA-Spokane Cty Comp Plan.pdf - Memorandum: Spokane County, Washington Draft Comprehensive Plan, May 26, 2000" - a review of urban and rural land use and housing elements in the comprehensive plan. Comments address concerns from the perspective of the real estate professional, developers, and property owners. By Robinson and Cole LLP for NAR.
Tri County Setback Requirement.pdf - "Memorandum- Seattle-King County, Tacoma-Pierce County, Snohomish-Camano County: Proposed Endangered Species Act 4(d) Rule June 21, 2000" - requested review of the specific riparian setback requirement proposed by the rule for development adjacent to area streams populated by Chinook salmon. By Robinson and Cole LLP for NAR.

Shorelines & ESA

Best Available Science.pdf - "Memorandum: Proposed 'Best Available Science Rule' and the Washington Growth Management Act"- defines "best available science" term used in GMA regarding critical area policy and regulations.
Critical Area Review -BAS.pdf - "Critical Area Review 2002 and Best Available Science: Guide to Effective Participation" by Sandy Mackie, of Perkins Coie LLP
ESA Liability.PDF- "Liability of State Agencies and Local Government Under the Endanger Species Act" by Perkins Coie Environment Group.
Shoreline Primer.pdf - "Washington's New Shorelines Master Program Guidelines: Recommendations for REALTORS®" (March 14, 2001) by the Perkins Coie Environment Group.
WAR ESA Liability White Paper Update.doc - "Liability of State Agencies and Local Government Under the Endangered Species Act" by Perkins Coie Environment Group.

Transportation/Infrastructure

Infrastructure Brochure.pdf - "Building for the Furture" brochure explains the importance of planning for and investing in infrastructure.
Investing In Infrastructure.pdf - WAR issue paper discusses the need for revenue for infrastructure that will accommodate growth. Explains current funding sources and options.

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Economic Development

Balancing Jobs and Housing.pdf - Washington Research Council's Special Report - "Living on the teeter-totter: the balance between jobs and housing in King County."
Economic Development - GMA's Missing Link.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Economic Development: Growth Management's Missing Link" calling for an economic development element in the comprehensive plan.
EFF Business Matters.pdf - "Business Matters: Resolving Washington's Anti-Business Climate" by the Evergreen Freedom Foundation identifies the crucial issues in major policy areas (regulation, taxes, transportation, etc.) that need to be addressed in order to remedy the anti-business climate in our state.
Jobs-Housing Balance.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Managing Growth is a Balancing Act, January 25, 2001"- how an imbalance of jobs with housing contributes to the deterioration of regional quality of life.
Promoting Economic Growth.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Local Government Efforts to Promote Economic Growth and Development." Shows how communities address growth locally. Explains new positive policies emerging.
Real Estate Contributions.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "The Contribution of Real Estate to the Washington State Economy." Explains how the real estate industry is the base upon which Washington's economy is built.
Competitiveness Report 2002.pdf - Washington Research Council's "Competitiveness Report 2002" a result of interviews with business leaders to learn of their concerns for the state's business climate.

Growth Management Act

Benefits of Growth.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "A Decade of Growth and Prosperity" examining the relationship of growth to prosperity in Washington during the decade of 1990-2000.
Costs of Growth.pdf - Washington Research Council's "Myths and Facts Regarding Costs of Growth in Washington."
Economic Vitality Agenda.pdf - "Washington Research Council's report "A Regional Economic Vitality Report" - a statistical analysis of the state of Washington's economy, broken down regionally with particular emphasis on Snohomish, King, Pierce and Thurston Counties.
EFF GMA Study.pdf - "Growth Management Act: A Rift Between Intent and Realty" by Corrie White, J.D., Evergreen Freedom Foundation Jan.'02 - a report on the detrimental effects of the Growth Management Act.
Effects on Real Estate.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Growth Management's Effects On Real Estate"- explains the challenge the GMA presents for the real estate industry and how local government can help to overcome those challenges.
GMA Analysis - Attachment A.pdf -"The Development of the Growth Management Act"- explains the development of the law from its original passage in the legislature up until a major rewrite in 1997.
GMA Analysis - Attachment B.pdf - A flow chart of the Growth Management Act authorities and their participation in the planning process.
GMA Analysis - Attachment C.pdf - Tables showing average prices of homes from 1990-1999 for Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties.
GMA Analysis.pdf - "Situation Analysis: Washington State's Growth Management Act," an analysis of the GMA and REALTORS®' role in dealing with growth issues including the Quality of Life program.
GMA Goals and Promises.pdf - Washington Research Council's brief "Washington's Growth Management Act: Goals and Promises" addresses what may need to be changed in the GMA.
GMA Population Projections.pdf - Washington Research Center's "New Population Projections for GMA Planning" study reviews the new OFM growth projections for Washington communities.
Growth in Perspective.doc - 2-page document that is an overview of the Washington Research Council's Growth in Perspective series of policy briefs (links no longer viable.)
Growth Management Fact Book.pdf - "On Common Ground- Growth Management Fact Book" - a reference guide to help state and local REALTORS® understand the growth management initiatives in their communities.
Materials Promoting Growth - Research and Surveys.pdf - "What Washington People Think," a brochure explaining the results of growth surveys and what to do about growth issues
Property Rights and GMA.pdf - Washington Research Center's "Property Rights and the Growth Management Act"
Rural Development.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Rural Development" on the GMA's requirement to include a chapter on rural development in the comprehensive plan.
Smart Growth Article.pdf - "Smart Growth and Quality of Life: The Case for Competitive Advantage" feature article in the Business Xpansion Journal Mar'01 by Brett Akkerren. The question is not should we grow, but how? and where?
WCRER - GMA Impact on Development.pdf - "Impacts of Washington's Growth Management Act on the Development Process: a case of six counties"- a study to trace the implementation of the GMA and its effect on six Washington counties by examining public records, and interviewing public officials, builders and developers.
WCRER Smart Growth Bibliography.pdf - "WCRER Annotated Bibliography/Smart Growth, October 2000" lists and summarizes articles relating to growth management and the concept of Smart Growth.
Growth Projections.pdf - "Planning for Growth: Importance of Accurate Growth Projections" by Jack Petrie. Addresses policy issues regarding range of growth projections.

Housing

GMA Affects Housing Affordability.pdf - Washington Center for Real Estate Research, "Growth Management; A Clark County Housing Affordability Study," explains the negative effects of the GMA on housing costs.
How Growth Pays.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Taxes and Fees on the Construction of a Home" - how construction of a new home generates revenue for state and local government.
Housing Trends.pdf - Washington Research Center's "Front Lawns or Balconies: Trends in Washington's Housing."
Housing Affordability.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Housing Prices Continue to Soar" relates to the challenges facing homebuyers in the region particularly those of low or median income.
Housing Prices.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Housing Prices Rise Faster" - describes how limited supply has caused rising house prices.
Housing Affordability.pdf - "Housing Affordability in the Puget Sound Metropolitan Area" a Washington Research Council report to the Housing Partnership,Sept.'98.
Impact of Government Regulations.pdf - Washington Research Council's "Impact of Government Regulations and Fees on Housing Costs" how regulations and complicated permitting processes increase the costs of homes.
Planning for Housing.pdf - Washington Research Center's, "Reviewing Growth Management - Planning for Housing."
RPPI - Smart Growth and Housing Affordability - Study.pdf - Reason Public Policy Institute's policy study on "Smart Growth and Housing Affordability: Evidence from Statewide Planning Laws" - study covers three states of Florida, Oregon and Washington.
RPPI - Smart Growth and Housing Affordability - Summary.pdf - Executive summary of RPPI's study of growth management laws and how they affect housing affordability.
Regulations Add to Housing Costs.pdf - The Washington Policy Center's study, "Government Regulations Add to 'Sticker Shock' of New Home Prices."
ULI - Infill Housing.pdf - "Urban Infill Housing: Myth And Fact" - Urban Land Institute's publication designed to address the myths regarding growth and land development.

Land Use

Infill Development.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Accommodating Growth Through Infill Development" - how communities can work to remove impediments to infill housing.
Smart Growth and Buildable Lands.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "Smart Growth and Buildable Land" discusses buildable land as it is defined by the GMA, the challenge of knowing how much is available, and the constraints to developing the lands.

Shorelines & ESA

Transportation & Infrastructure

Build for Vitality.pdf - "Build for Vitality", Washington Research Council's policy brief on the importance of providing funds for infrastructure that encourages economic vitality and accommodates growth.
Infrastructure.pdf - Washington Research Council's policy brief "A Firm Foundation for Growth"- on the importance of infrastructure in Washington's critical demand to accommodate growth.

Surveys

Consumer Trends Support Quality Growth.pdf - a summary of a REALTOR® survey that asked Washington citizens what they thought about growth.
Elway Poll Results.doc - Questions on growth issues posed to 225 voters from Central Puget Sound region by The Elway Poll.
Public Attitudes about Growth - Elway Poll PowerPoint presentation showing the changing public attitudes about growth from 1988-2001.
NAR Consumer Survey.doc - survey conducted by NAR and NAHB, 4/22/02 of 2000 households that purchased a primary residence in the previous 48 months, on what consumers look for and prefer when purchasing a home.
NAR Consumer Survey - PowerPoint presentation of the results of NAR, NAHB 4/22/02 survey on consumer preferences when buying a home.
NAR Open Space Survey - PowerPoint presentation that shows results of an NAR survey of 1000 voters regarding their attitudes on growth with a special focus on open space;4/12-14/2001
NAR Transportation Survey Summary.pdf - "A Look at Voter Opinion on Transportation Among Suburbanites and Urban Voters" - a summary and analysis of a national survey completed by Public Opinion Strategies, 9/5-6/2001
NAR Transportation Survey.pdf - Survey interview schedule and questions for national transportation survey, 9/5-6/01.

QOL - WAR Survey '00
Quality of Life Survey Results.pdf - survey schedule and results of W.A.R.'s oversampling of NAR survey on growth attitudes.
Quality of Life Survey.rtf - Washington's Statewide Survey conducted in September of 2000 with 800 voters on growth issues.

QOL - WAR Survey '02
QOL - Issue Brief Survey C WA.doc - 2-page brief explaining the results of Aug. 2002 Quality of Life survey on Washington residents' opinions on growth. This focuses on Washington's Central Region.
QOL - Issue Brief Survey E WA.doc - 2-page brief explaining the results of Aug. 2002 Quality of Life survey on Washington residents' opinions on growth. The brief focuses on Washington's Eastern Region.
QOL - Issue Brief Survey PS WA.doc - 2-page brief explaining the results of Aug. 2002 Quality of Life survey on Washington residents' opinions on growth. The brief focuses on Puget Sound residents.
QOL - Issue Brief Survey SW WA.doc - 2-page brief explaining the results of Aug. 2002 Quality of Life survey on Washington residents' opinions on growth. The brief focuses on SW Washington residents.
QOL - News Release - Survey.doc - "Survey shows state residents' differences are deep and wide on growth issues." Dec. 16, 2002 press release
QOL Survey Results '02.pdf - Question and results of growth survey of 400 voters conducted by Public Opinion Strategies in August 2002
QOL Survey Messages '02.pdf - memorandum for Public Opinion Strategies of how data can be used in support of REALTOR® issues.
QOL Survey Analysis '02 - PowerPoint presentation of the results of August 2002 survey of 400 Washington voters regarding attitudes on growth.

Opinion-Editorials, News, Media Tours

Letters to the Editor
How to FAQ.doc - sample of how to submit "Letters to the Editor."
QOL - Letters Editor - Contacts.rtf - list of state's daily newspapers and contact information with e-mail links.
QOL - Letters Editor - ED.rtf - sampling of ten letters to the editor in support of HB 2697, economic development legislation
QOL - Letters Editor - ED.PDF - pdf format of a sampling of ten letters to the editor that discuss REALTOR concern for economy and jobs and how they should be addressed by lawmakers during session.
QOL - Letters Editor - FAQ.PDF - instructions for submitting letters to the editor, and a contact information list.(PDF)
Seattle PI Letter to Editor.doc - letter to editor in response to an article published on growth.

Media Tour- for planning visits to newspaper editorial boards to communicate QOL message
QOL - Media Talking Points.doc - the top five points to leave with editors, and a few more!
QOL Media Tour Overview.doc - summary of strategies, objectives and tactics for REALTORS®' Quality of Life media launch.

News Articles
Parks & Open Space.rtf - "Creating Communities that Attract People" by Bryan Wahl on how parks and open space make development more attractive.
QOL - Article - Jobs - AWB.pdf - AWB business magazine layout for "Quality of Life Starts with a Good Job" by DeWayne Granacki on the importance of planning for the jobs needed as a community grows, along with Quality of Life ad.
Smart Growth Article.pdf -"Smart Growth and Quality of Life: The Case for Competitive Advantage" explains the balance of sensible planning for growth that promotes economic vitality while protecting the environment.

Opinion-Editorials
WAR Newspaper Op-Ed Contact List.rtf - Opinion-editorial contacts for major daily newspapers in Washington.
WAR Newspaper Op-Ed Instructions.rtf - Explains how to submit an opinion-editorial with contact information.
Bellingham - Housing costs.doc - "Land and Housing Shortage Pushes Home Prices Out of Reach of Families" by Mike Flynn
Eastside Journal - Accommodate Growth to Sustain Prosperity.doc - "Accommodate Growth to Sustain Prosperity" by Richard S. Davis
Growthtargets-op-ed.pdf - "Accuracy is the best growth target choice" (draft)
Housing op-ed - Bellingham.doc - "Careful Planning Opens Home Ownership to All" (draft)
Land supply op-ed - Everett.doc - "Identify Now Land Needed for the Population Wave Ahead" (draft)
PSBJ - Economic Vitality.rtf - "GMA Update Will Boost Economic Vitality for All Washington Communities" by Pili Meyer
PSBJ - Housing.doc - "Create Housing Opportunity to Boost Economy" by DeWayne Granacki
QOL - Op-Ed - Communities - Kreager.doc - "Living Closer Together: The Good Neighbor Formula" by Bill Kreager of Mithun
QOL - Op-Ed - ED.rtf - "Legislature Should Make Economic Vitality Top Priority" by DeWayne Granacki
QOL - Op-Ed - Growth Challanges - Seattle Times.doc - "Growth Challenge: Find Consensus Amidst Confusion" by Mike Flynn
QOL - Op-Ed - Intro.rtf - Introduction to Quality of Life program and addressing growth challenge, op-ed by Cheryl Ferrier
QOL - Op-Ed - Introducing QOL.rtf - Addressing growth issues in 2002, op-ed by Cheryl Ferrier
QOL - Op-Ed - Jobs - AWB.doc - "Quality of life starts with a good job" by DeWayne Granacki
QOL - Op-Ed - Jobs - Local.doc - "Economic Health Starts With Improving Local Quality of Life"by DeWayne Granacki
QOL - Op-Ed - Realtors Pledge Quality Growth.pdf - by Phil Souza
QOL - Op-Ed - Sample I.rtf - urges support for SB 6070, which adds an economic development element to the comprehensive plan.
QOL - Op-Ed - Sample II.doc - "Planning for our Quality of Life" for use by a local REALTOR® explains our Quality of Life message
QOL - Op-Ed - Sample III.rtf - op-ed for association presidents to explain our QOL Pledge as a tool for recognizing candidates interested in building better communities through quality growth.
QOL - Op-Ed - Sample IV.rtf - op-ed assessing progress since inception of GMA along with explanation of REALTOR® Quality of Life program.
QOL - Op-Ed - SB 6070.rtf - op-ed in support of SB 6070 which called for planning for a strong economy as an essential part of Washington's growth management policy.
Seattle Times - Congestion Question.doc - "Growth Challenge: Find Consensus Amidst Confusion" by Mike Flynn addresses divergent views about growth gleaned from REALTORS® Quality of Life survey.
Seattle Times - Economic Development.doc - "Governor Should Sign Economic Vitality Legislation" by Ron Fowler and Art Scheunemann
Seattle Times - Economic Vitality.doc - "Governor Signs Economic Vitality Legislation" by Ron Fowler and Art Scheunemann
Seattle Times - Growing, growing, gone.doc - op-ed by Pili Meyer that counters a Seattle Times article that claimed growth was "trashing" our state.


Quality of Life Pledge

Quality of Life Honor Roll.doc - 2003 Legislators who signed the QOL pledge
Quality of Life Pledge - 2003.rtf - candidate 2003 QOL pledge

Narration - Audio files

WA Association of Realtors - Quality Of Life voiceover MP3 file
WAASS~14.mp3

Press Release Samples

QOL - News Release - HB 2697.doc - "Gov. Locke signs bill to boost economic vitality"
QOL - News Release - Launch.rtf - "REALTORS® launch civic, political program to improve quality of life in Washington"
QOL - News Release - Pledge.pdf - "Candidates sign Quality of Life pledge"
QOL - News Release - Pledge.rtf - **NAME** Signs "QUALITY OF LIFE" pledge"
QOL - News Release - Survey.doc - "Survey shows state residents' differences are deep and wide on growth issues"

Sample Postcards & Ads

A Vision for Washington.pdf - two-sided mailing explaining Quality of Life program and principles we advocate: ensuring economic vitality, providing housing opportunities, preserving the environment, and building better communities.
Photo Logo 2.jpg - black and white photo of man with child Quality of life logo.
Quality of Life Logo.jpg - silhouetted black and white Quality of Life logo of man and child.
QOL - Action Guide.rtf - W.A.R.'s 17 page Action Guide for local involvement in a community planning process.
QOL - Collage 1.jpg - colorful photo collage of environment, homes and families used as backdrop for QOL pieces.
QOL - FAQ.doc - Frequently asked questions with answers about the Quality of Life project.
QOL Poster - colorful poster displaying quality of life message
Quality of Life Principles.rtf - "2000 Legislative Issue Paper" explaining Quality of Life Program principles as well as legislative issues important to REALTORS® and our industry. Detaiiled description of policies under each principle.
Quality of Life Principles.pdf - one-page explanation of the Quality of Life principles.
Quality of Life Program Overview.rtf - 6 page overview of the Quality of Life project.
REALTORS® Know How Communities Grow Issue Advocacy.doc - Word document that expresses REALTOR® concerns and reasons for involvement in building better communities.

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