Participate in an Upcoming Public Open House in Your Area

Monday, July 20          5:00–7:00 pm     Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street S, Tacoma

Tuesday, July 21          5:00–7:00 pm     Yelm Public Safety Building, 206 McKenzie Avenue, Yelm

Wednesday, July 22     5:00–7:00 pm     Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood

The South Sound Military Communities Partnership (SSMCP) invites residents and businesses in the South Sound region to participate in a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) being conducted to examine issues of compatibility between Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and its neighboring communities. The JBLM JLUS is a strategic plan that provides specific implementation actions to ensure compatible civilian growth and development. The JLUS presents recommendations for consideration by local and state governments that promote compatible development and protect public health, safety, and welfare while also protecting the ability of the military to accomplish its vital training and operational missions currently and over the long term.

A series of public meetings in July will provide opportunities for the public to be involved in this important study. Hosted in three different locations on three consecutive evenings, community members are encouraged to attend one most convenient to review and comment on the technical analyses and draft recommendations of the study. Comments may also be submitted through the project website (www.jblm-jlus.com), which contains project information, including study reports and maps. Public comments will be extremely helpful in refining the study, shaping the recommendations and developing an implementation strategy.  

The JLUS advances SSMCP’s mission to foster effective communication, understanding, and mutual support around issues that transcend the specific interests of the military and civilian communities of the JBLM region. More information on SSMCP—including its partners, successes, and comprehensive work program—can be found at: www.jblm-growth.com.