Community Planning


Welcome to Read, Roam, Rules
Where planning meets people, place, and possibility.
Read, Roam, Rules is your invitation to step into the story of our community—through walks, books, and conversations that connect the dots between where we live, how we grow, and the rules that shape it all.
Whether you're curious about local planning, passionate about solutions, or just love a good walk-and-talk, you're in the right place.
🧭 Read thought-provoking books.
🚶 Roam local routes that bring policies to life.
💬 Explore Rules through real conversations about how we plan for a better future.
Check out the upcoming events below and register to join us.
And don’t forget—this page is always being updated with new opportunities, so keep checking back or sign up for our newsletter (Community Development News) to stay in the loop.
Let’s explore what community means—one step, one page, one idea at a time.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Join Read, Roam, Rules for a guided walk and interactive activity focused on water quality—exploring how land use, recreation, and environmental factors influence lake health. We’ll share insights from The Life and Death of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan and connect them to real-life conditions we observe along the way, from shoreline uses to watershed impacts, and how policy and stewardship shape the health of our lakes.

🌧️ Rain or shine, we’ll be out there. Please dress according to the weather.

Walk with us and be a part of the conversation!

📅 Date: July 20, 2026, 5pm-7pm
📍 Meeting Point: Long Lake Park, 5100 Long Lake Road SE, Port Orchard, WA
⏳ Distance: 0.5-1 mile + water quality activity
🎟️ Free & open to all

👉 RSVP now to explore how planning, design, and community vision shape walkable places!

Hosted by Kitsap County Community Development - Long Range Planning Division, Noxious Weeds Program, and Public Works - Stormwater Division.

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Monday, July 27, 2026

Book Club Workshop

From the Death and Life of the Great Lakes to the lake of Kitsap County. This book club workshop explores how water systems shape our communities through a facilitated discussion and local connections.

📅 Monday, July 27, 2026, 5pm-7pm
📍 Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard, WA
🎟️ Free & open to all

RSVP Link - kcowa.us/planningbookclub

Hosted in collaboration with Kitsap Regional Library. Books are available for free at the Port Orchard Library and Kitsap County Administration Building - Community Development Lobby while supplies last!

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Past Topics

Parking - October 2024