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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Learn About the Redmond Senior & Community Center

The new state-of-the-art 52,000 square foot space, which was designed with the community, for the community, is scheduled for completion in May 2024. The new space will provide programming and space for all, as well as focus on balanced wellbeing and community building. Read an in-depth story on redmond.gov/Stories about how the spaces were designed intentionally to support the community’s needs, the artwork that will greet you throughout the facility, and when you’ll be able to begin registering for offerings in the new space.

Read the story

Share Your Design for a More Inclusive Redmond

Redmond 2050 staff are continuing conversations on what will make Redmond a more welcoming and inclusive place. Thank you to those who have already shared their ideas with us, including those who submitted ideas on our postcards. There is still plenty of time to share your input on what can be built differently to enhance belonging, independence, community connections, and pride by visiting City Hall (15670 NE 85th Street), the Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th Street), and other local businesses to pick up a postcard – postage is included. Feedback can also be submitted online as a video, photo, drawing, poem, or in another written form. Want to learn more about community design? Join us for a webinar at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Learn more and share feedback 

Prepare For Light Rail’s Arrival to Redmond

Next spring, light rail is anticipated to begin in Redmond, with the arrival of the initial segment of the 2 Line. This route will provide riders service from the South Bellevue Station to the Redmond Technology Station in about 16 minutes. The 2 Line will begin operating as a portion of the larger East Link Extension project, which, when complete, will add 14 miles of light rail from Seattle’s International District to the Redmond Technology Station. An additional 3.4 miles will be connected when the Downtown Redmond Link Extension opens, with stations in Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond in 2025.

Learn about the 2 Line

Learn more about light rail

Help Shape the City

The City is accepting applications to fill two openings on the Planning Commission, and the positions are open to anyone who lives within Redmond city limits. The commission makes recommendations to the City Council on proposed amendments to Redmond’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Desirable qualities of a commissioner include a strong interest in the diversity of community issues, an ability to review the meeting materials in advance, and skills in communicating with others.

Learn more and apply for the Planning Commission

The City is accepting applications for the Library Board of Trustees. The position is open to any Redmond resident within city limits who is passionate about libraries and the role the library plays in the community. The board advises the Mayor and City Council on library policy, represents Redmond’s interests to the King County Library System, and promotes local interest in the library.

Learn more and apply for the Library Board of Trustees 

Shop Local and Show Your Support

Celebrate the contributions small businesses make to our economy and community. As the bustle of holiday shopping begins, let’s shop small and support local brick-and-mortar businesses this season and all year long.  

View the Experience Redmond Shopping and Dining Guide

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