April 2006 General Edition Snohomish area gets long-awaited park   (a Harmsen project) "This is their first park in the neighborhood," said Marc Krandel, Snohomish County parks planning supervisor. "This park will be well used." Read the Full Story in the Herald  (03/31) New Wetlands Rules Would Encourage Mitigation Banking A new “results-oriented” wetlands mitigation rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would change how wetlands mitigation is regulated by establishing performance standards and criteria for on-site mitigation and mitigation banks, with the goal of applying the same standards to both types of mitigation and encouraging banking where possible. Read the Full Story at NAHB  (04/03) Skyscrapers on the rise with City Council's full approval The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a sweeping plan for downtown Monday, including big changes to allow taller skyscrapers and little details such as requiring awnings so pedestrians don't get wet. Read the Full Story in the PI  (04/04) XFEMA to issue new flood maps A study shows that half of those living in flood plains lack insurance. New rules could mean even more people will need insurance. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (03/14) Quote of the Month "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." -Ann Landers (American advice columnist) This edition of Tomorrow was created for: Harmsen & Associates Inc 17614 West Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 360.794.7811 info@h-ai.com This message has been sent to those who have either listed with Harmsen & Associates, Inc. at www.h-ai.com as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information, are fellow members of professional organizations, or have an existing client relationship with us. If you have received this message by mistake or wish to be removed from the list, please send a message to info@h-ai.com with "unsubscribe newsletter" as the subject. If you have any questions about H&AI's privacy policy, please direct them to info@h-ai.com.