(1) Community preservation and development authorities are hereby created to restore or enhance the health, safety, and economic well-being of communities adversely impacted by the construction of, or ongoing operation of, multiple major public facilities, public works, and capital projects with significant public funding or by other land use decisions. (2) Community preservation and development authorities must have one or more of the following purposes: (a) To revitalize, enhance, and preserve the unique character of impacted communities; (b) To mitigate the adverse effects of multiple major public facilities projects, public works projects, or capital projects with significant public funding, a secure community transition facility as defined in RCW 71.09.020, or other land use decisions; (c) To restore a local area's sense of community; (d) To reduce the displacement of community members and businesses; (e) To stimulate the community's economic vitality; (f) To enhance public service provisions; (g) To improve the standard of living of community members; or (h) To preserve historic buildings or areas by returning them to economically productive uses that are compatible with or enhance their historic character. [ 2019 c 447 s 2.]
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