Strategic Priority: Strong and Sustainable Environment

Goal

Enhance and maintain investments in the built and natural environment to encourage growth, accessibility, and resilient communities.

Collaborate with the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA) to promote an increase in affordable housing supply and provide a range of housing options.
Plan, build, and maintain spaces that promote livability such as parks, libraries, and open spaces to increase access and enhance community well-being.
Plan, build, and maintain county facilities that are accessible and adaptable to meet future demand and needs of the community.
Maintain, develop, and expand multimodal transportation options to improve ease of travel across the county.
Develop and implement climate change strategies and policies to improve community resiliency and sustainability of natural resources.
Partner with state and local agencies as envisioned in One Watershed One Plan to lead or support efforts to provide clean surface and groundwater of adequate supply to support human health, community growth, and a thriving natural environment.