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  • Balanced growth: Get to know your newly elected AWC President

    AWC Vice President and West Richland Mayor Pro Tem Fred Brink on balancing rapid growth with outdoor space.

  • Court advantage

    Aa pickleball popularity soars, Washington cities are creating public play spaces for the state’s officials sport—hoping to boost the local economy while fostering community engagement and health.

  • Vital designs

    Understanding how parks, plazas, and public spaces impact downtown revitalization efforts.

  • Win-win

    The benefits of combining workplace wellness with community involvement.

  • Mother of all parks

    Remembering Esther Short, a 19th-century trailblazer who foresaw the civic landscape-altering potential of public spaces.

  • Cityvision Winter 2024

    Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

  • Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

    As we move past election season and turn our attention to the new year and a new legislative session, it feels fitting to focus on the common goals and shared purpose that will keep our cities and state moving forward. This issue of Cityvision embraces this theme, showcasing how we are indeed stronger together.

  • City Conditions Survey data story

    Highlights from this year’s AWC City Conditions Survey indicate significant concerns around fiscal security for cities.

  • The question - December 2024

    Hear thoughts from four state legislators—each of whom has served in city government: Senators Lovelett and Boehnke, and Representatives Walen and Abbarno

  • Noted: AWC Legislative Priorities

    Gain insight on the five legislative priorities designed by the AWC Legislative Priorities Committee, which is comprised of about 25 city officials from around the state.

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