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.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Join Read, Roam, Rules for a guided walk through Silverdale as we explore the themes of Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam and their connection to the Silverdale Center Plan. Together, we'll examine how public spaces, housing, transportation, parks, and local businesses influence social connection, civic engagement, and community life. Experience the community firsthand while discussing how planning and thoughtful design can help create vibrant, connected, and resilient places.
🌧️ 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: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Silverdale Waterfront Park, 3337 NW Byron St, Silverdale
🚶 Distance: 2 miles
🎟️ Free & Open to All
Hosted by Kitsap County Community Development - Long Range Planning Division.
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Monday, October 26, 2026
Book Club Workshop
From Bowling Alone to Kitsap County, this book club workshop explores how social connection, civic engagement, and community participation shape the places where we live through a facilitated discussion and local examples.
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026, 5pm-7pm
📍 Bremerton-Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA
🎟️ Free & open to all
Hosted in collaboration with Kitsap Regional Library. Books will be available soon for free at the Bremerton-Sylvan Way Library and Kitsap County Administration Building - Community Development Lobby while supplies last!
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Past Topics
Parking - October 2024
Trees - February 2025
Housing - May 2025
Beavers - October 2025
Walkabililty - March 2026
Water Quality and Systems - July 2026
