Poulsbo is growing.

By 2025, the city’s population is expected to increase from the current 10,000 (many people believe it’s more than that now) to almost 15,000, according to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

In a story on page A1 of the May 13 North Kitdap Herald, reporter Terryl Asla writes that city planners and leaders are taking “a proactive approach to this anticipated growth, attempting to figure out now where to best situate the 2,251 new homes and apartments that will be needed, how to deal with more cars on streets and highways, and how to dispose of lots more trash and waste — all the while addressing the repair or replacement of an aging infrastructure that in some parts of town dates back to the 1940s.”

The Herald explores some of the issues related to planning for a bigger city in a series “Poulsbo 2025.”

The first story explores how the city is mapping its storm and waste water pipes so it can stay ahead of maintenance needs and identify pipes that need to be replaced.

In an upcoming second story, the mayor and City Council are considering changing the way the city budgets, going from an annual to a two-year budget.

In a third story, we explore proposed changes in how the city the way provides trash and water service and plans for traffic improvements.

There are many more issues to explore, of course. How do we protect our natural landscape, habitats and other sensitive areas as we grow? (Mayor Becky Erickson has talked about more tree protections, but we haven’t seen that materialize yet as a formal proposal). The city is diversifying; how do we make sure all residents feel they have a voice — that they, too, are Poulsbohemians?

Are there are other potential growth impacts we should cover? Write tasla@northkitsapherald.com.