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**City of Vancouver January Newsletter Highlights Key Community Initiatives**

The January issue of the "Vancouver Connects" newsletter provides residents with updates on several important projects and developments taking place in Vancouver, Washington.

- **Addressing Homelessness**: The City of Vancouver is focusing on solutions to homelessness through the introduction of a bridge shelter. Details about the project can be found in the newsletter, highlighting the city's efforts to support individuals experiencing homelessness.

- **Comprehensive Plan Update**: Vancouver is making strides in its long-term planning with the "Our Vancouver" initiative. This comprehensive plan will help manage the city's growth and development over the next two decades. Included in the plans are provisions for 38,000 additional housing units to address future housing needs.

- **Main Street Makeover**: The Main Street Promise project is aimed at improving safety and accessibility in the downtown area. Updates on this initiative, which focuses on enhancing the community's experience in this busy corridor, are a key feature of the newsletter.

For further details on these stories and other community news, residents can visit **www.cityofvancouver.us/vancouverconnects**.

Source: Vancouver City Gov

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Vancouver

Vancouver, WA

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