… this is the one. Whether you choose to comment or not, the “Seattle 2035” process to update the city’s Comprehensive Plan (as in, envision the future) is moving forward, and next Thursday brings a West Seattle-specific opportunity to listen and speak. Here’s the reminder message from the city:

How should Seattle grow over the next 20 years?

The Seattle Department of Planning and Development has prepared a Draft Plan and we have some Key Proposals we’d like your feedback on!

Come check out the Key Proposals at one of our upcoming open houses. At the meetings you can learn more about what’s proposed, and chat with staff to share your thoughts and ask questions. We’ll also have information available about the potential expansion of our urban villages, and the City’s proposed Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA).

Open House Dates and Locations

· West Seattle – November 12
Senior Center of West Seattle (Hatten Hall)
4217 SW Oregon St.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (presentation at 6:30 p.m.)

If you just can’t be there:

You can submit your comments on the Draft Plan through November 20. Here’s how:

1. Join the Seattle 2035 Online Community Conversation at seattle2035.consider.it and discuss the potential pros and cons of proposed policies with your fellow Seattleites.

2. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

3. Send us your comments by November 20:
o Email: 2035@seattle.gov
o Mail: City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development, Attn: Seattle 2035, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, PO Box 34019, Seattle WA 98124.

Feedback received will help shape the Mayor’s Recommended Plan, which will be adopted by City Council in early 2016.

Lots and lots of information, including the draft plan, a summary, and more, can be found here.