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Opportunities
for Public Input on Future of Downtown’s Historic Core
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
July 26, 2016
CONTACT
Kimberly Dietz,
Senior Planner, Planning
Kdietz@redmond.gov
425-556-2415
REDMOND, WA - The City
is seeking feedback from the public on a final set of proposed amendments
affecting Redmond’s first business district, the Historic Core. These amendments
to policies and regulations are under review, and they will guide new development
in the Core.
“An
exciting story continues to unfold through people who live, work, and visit
Downtown’s Historic Core,” said Mayor John Marchione. “Through careful and
collaborative planning of the Core’s architecture and infrastructure, we can
all enjoy a vibrant and cherished Downtown for people of all ages and
interests.”
Redmond’s Historic Core is on
Leary Way from Bear Creek Parkway to NE 80th Street and from the
Downtown Park to 164th Avenue NE. The plan for the Historic Core
will ultimately include updated policies, revised regulations and design
standards, a promotional program, and informational guides on topics such as
how to set up a new business.
The majority of Redmond’s 16
historic landmark buildings are within the Historic Core. The proposed
amendments will guide new development in a manner that is consistent with the
City’s vision for Downtown and also the District’s traditional character and nature
of the landmarks that date back to 1870.
The Planning Commission will
consider the final portion of proposed Historic Core updates during October and
November. Opportunities for the public to review and comment on the proposed
amendments include:
- An open house on Monday, August 15, 2016,
from 5 to 7 pm at City Hall (Bytes Café), 15670 NE 85th Street. The event
will include materials for review and comment; and
- Public hearing at 7 pm on November 9, 2016.
For more information on the Planning
Commission see redmond.gov/Government/PublicHearingNotices,
and visit www.redmond.gov/history
for additional information regarding the Historic Core.
For
questions and more information contact Kimberly Dietz, Senior Planner, at kdietz@redmond.gov
or 425-556-2415. This press release is
available on www.redmond.gov.
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