If you decided to found your own town today, in what kind of location would you want to establish it? What would you do to convince people to come live there? How would you plan for the future growth of your town, and what kind of problems would you anticipate?

Use the chart to test your knowledge of some of Washington’s important cities and towns. For each city, note its location in the east or west of the state. Then, list any items that offer important information about that city or town.
City East or West? Important Facts
Ainsworth
Tacoma
Everett
Pasco
Walla Walla
Seattle
Spokane
Olympia
Port Townsend
Bellingham