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Overheard...: “We need to take the land use debate out of the context of specific projects and put it where it belongs--with the people who live and work here. Reality Check gives us a chance to answer a big question: how does the region grow? The future is on the table to see, touch, and move around.”
-Patrick Callahan, Reality Check Co-Chair

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A "Reality Check" for the Puget Sound Region

Real growth projections. Real transportation challenges. Real impact on our carbon footprint.

Groundbreaking ULI Seattle event to convene more than 250 leaders on April 30; Program to reignite and reinvigorate solutions on growth and transportation’s impact on our environment.

Feb 22, 2008

SEATTLE -- February 22, 2008 -- What if a population mass the size of the entire Portland Metropolitan area moved to King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties?

By 2040, it will.

According to the Puget Sound Regional Council, our regions's population will increase by 1.7 million people over the next 32 years.

The question is: Are we ready?

We know we're not -- and it's time for a reality check.

Click here to read the entire press release.

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