The Kenmore Top 4: March 14, 2025

City of Kenmore Launches Solarize Kenmore for Second Year
A program to empower residents with clean, renewable energy – now with added $1,000 rebate
The City of Kenmore is excited to announce the second campaign of Solarize Kenmore, available now through July 4, 2025. This program helps Kenmore residents install solar panels on their homes and businesses. Residents can reserve a free solar assessment through the program website at SolarizeKenmore.org. New this year, Kenmore residents can receive a $1,000 rebate from the City to assist with solar installation costs (limited to the first 40 contracts). Read the full press release to learn more or attend an upcoming workshop on April 10 at City Hall. 

The More You Know: Housing Edition Part 2
Last week, in The More You Know: Housing Edition Part 1, we shared information related to common terms, such as STEP Housing and Area Median Income (AMI), that are critical to a common understanding of housing issues in Kenmore. In part 2, we invite the community to learn more about a specific housing proposal, The Approach at Kenmore.
Read The More You Know: Housing Edition Part 2 article.

The city council’s second priority is to preserve and increase availability of all types of housing and this is an important topic for our community. The City is committed to providing information to our community to answer commonly asked questions and increase awareness of local housing issues. Over the next few weeks, the City will be sharing series of informational posts about housing and we hope this information is helpful as we all build a common understanding of housing issues in Kenmore. 

80th Avenue NE Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project Open House March 19
You're invited to an in-person Open House for the 80th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project on Wednesday, March 19, from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Kenmore City Hall. 

Planning is underway for the 80th Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project, which aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the 80th Avenue NE corridor. This project will also provide traffic calming to accommodate a reduced speed limit of 30 MPH, provide safe pedestrian crossings across 80th Avenue NE at existing school bus stops, enhance street lighting, and improve bicycle access to the Burke Gilman Trail. We want to hear your input on how we can enhance safety and accessibility in this corridor. Can't attend the in-person Open House? Visit the project's Online Open House to learn more and provide feedback. 

Celebrate Youth Art Month in Kenmore!
Recently the City Council proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in Kenmore! Youth Art Month celebrates our local youth artists and the value of art in education. The proclamation encourages community members to support local art programs and recognize the significant role of art in student development.

To celebrate, there is a display of Youth Art at the Northshore School District Administration Building that will be showcased through the end of the month, and a reception on March 31 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Check it out to view artworks from Kenmore Middle School and Inglemoor High School students. Learn more and find other ways to participate and support Kenmore's local arts programs on the Arts of Kenmore website.