Even before the Plan is complete, its community engagement is recognized as a model for excellence—including innovative techniques for reaching people who have not traditionally engaged in land use planning.

A new community park in Hillsboro, WA opened this month, featuring Oro, the friendly giant. It’s the area’s first and only purpose-built accessible park—its theme is: “woods gone wild.”

A collaboration of 13 agencies, nonprofits and tribes will complete a 200-mile trail through the Olympic Peninsula.