meetings – South Capitol Neighborhood Association

Report from the 2025 Triad Meeting

A little history about the TriadThe South Capitol Neighborhood, the State of Washington, and the City of Olympia established the Triad – a three-way, formal relationship – about 11 years ago. Representatives from the city, the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and State Patrol (WSP) and the South Capitol Neighborhood AssociationContinue reading “Report from the 2025 Triad Meeting”

Capitol Way Corridor Improvements Open House

Submitted by: Kristin Gilkerson, Senior Program Specialist, Public Works and Transportation, City of Olympia The City of Olympia is planning a transportation project on Capitol Way/Boulevard between Union Avenue and Carlyon Avenue. These changes will slow down speeding drivers and make it easier for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders to use the street. We areContinue reading “Capitol Way Corridor Improvements Open House”

Update on a Proposal to Allow Businesses In Neighborhoods

Gordon White (a member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association board) attended the May 22 meeting of the City of Olympia Land Use and Environment Committee on our behalf. He wanted to hear how the committee proposes to move forward with allowing small-scale retail businesses to be established in residential neighborhoods. Following is his reportContinue reading “Update on a Proposal to Allow Businesses In Neighborhoods”

SCNA on Proposal to Allow Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods

The following is submitted by Gordon White, board member of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA). Attached to this post is a letter drafted by a group of South Capitol neighbors commenting on a city proposal to allow small-scale retail businesses anywhere in residential neighborhoods. The proposal would also eliminate all residential zoning districts inContinue reading “SCNA on Proposal to Allow Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods”

You are invited to a housing affordability forum May 21

The following is submitted by Larry Djeza of the Council of Neighborhood Associations. The City of Olympia and Council of Neighborhood Associations are co-hosting an opportunity for community members to learn and talk about housing affordability in Olympia. The conversation takes place 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Olympia City Hall Council Chambers, 601 4th Ave. E, OlympiaContinue reading “You are invited to a housing affordability forum May 21 “

Proposed Middle Housing Code Change Forum

This is just a reminder that everyone interested in the proposed Olympia City Housing Code amendments to promote middle housing is welcome to attend a forum next Wednesday March 19 at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Elementary School cafeteria. We’ll be meeting with Joyce Phillips, Senior Planner for the City of Olympia to hear yourContinue reading “Proposed Middle Housing Code Change Forum”

Board Minutes Nov 2024

South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board Meeting MinutesWeds, Nov 13, 2024 6:30 – 8 pmLincoln Elementary School library Minutes taken by Helen Johnston and typed by Gerald Apple Introduction and Call Meeting to Order – John SaundersMembers of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) Board in attendance:John Saunders, PresidentGerald Apple, Vice-PresidentMorgan Montes, TreasurerGordon White, Valerie HammettContinue reading “Board Minutes Nov 2024”

SCNA annual meeting will now be held in April

At our recent November board meeting, a motion was made to amend our bylaws and change the month of our annual meeting from February to April instead. There wasn’t a quorum at the November meeting, so board members later voted via email to approve the change. Why hold the annual meeting in April? This changeContinue reading “SCNA annual meeting will now be held in April”