meetings – South Capitol Neighborhood Association

Notice of Public Hearing on Olympia Code Amendments

Attend a public hearing on proposed City of Olympia building code amendments.

What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?

Submitted by Janet Waggoner, Lead Pastor & EvangelistSt. John | San Juan Episcopal Churchjanet@stjohnsoly.org Editors Note: The St. John’s/ San Juan congregation has been considering relocating from its current location on Capitol Way South for some time. This meeting is a chance for the community to learn what may be in store for the entire propertyContinue reading “What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?”

Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada

Commissioner Jasmine Vasavada of the Port of Olympia has asked to meet with the South Capitol community on Weds, March 11 at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Elementary School library. Everyone is invited to come, learn and ask questions of Commissioner Vasavada about the Port of Olympia and its initiatives. The Commission describes this meetingContinue reading “Meet with Port Commissioner Vasavada”

What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?

Submitted by Janet Waggoner, Lead Pastor & EvangelistSt. John | San Juan Episcopal Churchjanet@stjohnsoly.org COMMUNITY INVITATION All friends of St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church are invited to a community information session and conversation regarding the congregation’s historic and continuing core ministries of Loving God, Loving Neighbor and Building Community and its next steps inContinue reading “What’s Next For St. John/San Juan Church?”

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”