Become A CASCADE AGENDA CITY

By becoming a member of the Cascade Agenda Cities Program, you are demonstrating initiative, taking action and gaining access to the following services:

• Recognition as a regional leader in creating smart communities

• Technical assistance on growth options

• Access to best practices through a region-wide learning network of peers
  

• Workshops with other innovative cities and regional experts
  

•  Community outreach on how to create a better future for the region                                    
  
• Membership in the Cascade Agenda Coalition--directed at influencing state level policy
  

city RESPONSIBILITIES

To facilitate a productive partnership the Cascade Agenda Cities program requests the following of participating cities:

I. Member Cities

• Pass a resolution aligning city policies with the principles of the Cascade Agenda Cities program SEE SAMPLE RESOLUTION
  
• Designate a primary staff contact

II. Leadership Cities

• Apply to the Cascade Agenda Cities Leadership Program
• Pass a resolution aligning city policies with the principles of the Cascade Agenda Cities program
• Designate a staff contact and create an interdepartmental team
• Assist in an evaluation of city policies to advance compact growth SEE SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL
  
• Use policy review to identify opportunities and develop strategies for improvement
• Implement improvement strategies
• Participate in a learning network with cities across the region
• Agree to an annual membership fee

GETTING INVOLVED

If your city is interested becoming even more livable while conserving the region’s great places, consider becoming a Cascade Agenda Cities’ Member.  The first step to become a member is to schedule an informational meeting with our staff.  We are available to meet with city staff and begin the dialogue to help your city learn more about becoming a Cascade Agenda Cities’ Member.

CONTACT US

Please contact Jeff Aken at jeffa@cascadeland.org or 206.905.6928 for further details.