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State and Local Climate and Energy Program

Innovative Master Planning for the South Kitsap Industrial Area

Bremerton, Washington

Federal Funding: $400,000
Project Timeline: February 2010 – June 2012

Project Summary

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through A Proactive Green Development Strategy

The City of Bremerton has completed a draft of the Master Plan addressing the natural environment, economic development, land use, transportation, greenhouse gases, utilities, capital facilities, and regulatory frameworks. Bremerton has also completed and reviewed public comments on the Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (PA-EIS), which will be used as a key vehicle in the project to support decision-making.  The City has continued working on the drafts of the Sub-Area Plan and Final Planned Action EIS, and plans to release the final draft of the Sub-Area Plan to the public in the first quarter of 2012.

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support green economic development, Bremerton, Washington seeks to formulate green development policies for the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA). The area, which will be a new addition to the city, is expected to be developed into an economic center. This project will proactively promote green development of SKIA by assessing the feasibility of attracting green industry, developing a green Master Plan and building code, writing an Environmental Impact Statement, and designing a water recycling system for SKIA.

To promote green development of SKIA, the city of Bremerton will first develop a work plan for the project, encouraging public participation in the process. Next, the city will work with a qualified consultant to assess the feasibility of attracting green industry to the area. The project's environmental goals will be evaluated as well. Additionally, green infrastructure policies will be integrated into the city's building code and the Master Plan. The city will also develop an Environmental Impact Statement with the aid of a consultant and will design stormwater/wastewater recycling system for SKIA.

The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 912,000 metric tons CO2e over the lifetime of the development, through improved energy performance, reduced vehicle miles traveled, natural resource management, and the increased use of green power. Additionally, the green development codes will help reduce emissions citywide through other future development. The project fulfills the goals of both the EPA and the Puget Sound Partnership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the city expects that it will be serve as an example for other development in the Pacific Northwest.

Community Characteristics

Population: 35,600
Area: 26 square miles
Government Type: City
Community Type: Suburban
Median Household Income: $38,061

Program Results/Estimated Results

Expected GHG Emissions Reductions: 912,000 metric tons CO2e
Expected Electricity Savings: 10,000 kWh
Expected Gasoline Savings: 300 gallons
Other Expected Benefits: Energy efficiency, stormwater/wastewater management, transit-oriented development, increased recycling

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