Submitted by the City of Olympia
Do you live, work or visit downtown Olympia? We want to know how safe you feel when you’re downtown and what you think should be done to make it better. Join this important online discussion at OlySpeaks.org now through November 12. Your input will be used to shape the City’s new Downtown Strategy and will help form questions and activities for the first Downtown Strategy workshop, Saturday, November 21 from 9:30 – Noon at the Olympia Center.
When we talk to people about downtown Olympia, safety is a topic that comes up frequently. Although the chance of being the victim of a violent crime committed by a stranger in downtown is extremely rare, how safe and comfortable people feel in downtown is important. We will continue to address the real or perceived safety of downtown visitors, residents, businesses and employees as part of the Downtown Strategy.
The Downtown Strategy will identify priorities: actions we take over the next 5-6 years to move our community vision for downtown forward. This vision includes creating a more walkable and attractive urban environment with thriving retail shopping, arts & entertainment, employment and housing options. Find out more at http://olympiawa.gov/DTS.
