The Kenmore Top 4: January 26, 2024

Plymouth Supportive Housing Project in Kenmore Voted Down by City Council
At the January 22 meeting, the City Council voted 5-2 to deny the development agreement for the proposed Plymouth Supportive Housing development at 6532 Bothell Way NE. The proposed development would have provided 100 units of Permanent Supportive Housing in downtown Kenmore. 

"The Council has made its decision, and while this project will not be moving forward, we must still recognize and proactively work to address the enormity of our housing and homelessness crisis. So many of the problems we face as a society are caused or exacerbated by a lack of housing that people can afford, and we must continue our work to allow more housing and different forms of housing to help meet the diverse needs of our residents." -- Mayor Nigel Herbig. 
Read the full press release.

Pavement Overlay and Sidewalk Repair on 73rd Avenue NE
Last spring, work began on 73^rd Avenue NE from NE 181^st Street to NE 192^nd Street to lay fresh asphalt overlay on the road, repair sidewalks (bringing them into Americans with Disabilities Act compliance), add bike lanes, and place boardwalks in areas to preserve existing trees and their roots. Due to material delays, temporary handrailing was installed on the boardwalk sections until the permanent handrailing materials arrive. The final pavement marking will be scheduled for this spring, during better weather. Learn more about the Pavement Overlay and Sidewalk Repair project here. 

February is Black History Month in Kenmore
February 2024 has been proclaimed Black History Month in Kenmore. Black History Month celebrates and pays tribute to the many enhancements and advancements that Black and African Americans have contributed to our history, society, and culture, often in the face of cruelty, prejudice, and hardship. The proclamation summons every member of the Kenmore community to build on togetherness and cultural awareness, and serves as an affirmation of the City's commitment to protect and serve everyone in Kenmore, without discrimination, through beliefs in dignity, equality, and civil rights of all people. Read the proclamation.

Free High Visibility Safety Vests Available on Fridays at City Hall
Be safe! Be seen!  As part of the the Target Zero Initiative, the City is continuing to offer free high-visibility vests to Kenmore residents. At all times, but especially during darker months, pedestrians and bicyclists should wear reflective, light-colored clothing to increase their visibility for drivers. The free safety vests come in a variety of sizes (kids - 2xl) and are available for pick up on Fridays during regular business hours at the front desk of City Hall.