MPAC Lunch: Four Ways Proper Right of Way Planning Can Save Your Public Works Project
September 23, 2026
11:30 – 12:00pm Check-In /Lunch Service
12:00 – 1:00pm Presentation and Q&A
1:00 pm Adjourn
MPAC welcomes Hutch Goodman for a presentation on planning right of way activities to keep your public works project on course. Hutch will cover:
- Pre-NEPA purchasing – how early strategy mitigates growing ROW schedule pressure.
- Cutting a Project in Half – relieving pressure when certification or ad deadlines look unrealistic.
- Public Outreach 2.0 – before 30% design, a third of the ROW effort can already be complete.
- Paying More for Quicker Settlements – case studies – and whether it’s right for your project.
SPEAKER NAME/BIO
Hutch Goodman, Chief Executive Officer, Goodman Strath
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Hutch Goodman brings 25 years of experience leading complex real estate acquisitions for public agencies — including key stakeholder leadership on four billion-dollar-plus projects and over $700 million in managed acquisitions. He is a frequently invited speaker to more than 50 organizations, including ACEC, AASHTO, IRWA, and the Eminent Domain Seminar.
COST (includes lunch)
$25 APWA Members
$35 Non APWA Members
$15 Students
LOCATION
Bellevue City Hall, First Floor Room 1E-112
450 110th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004