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OPINION: Planned development on corner of Willows & 124th brings challenges and opportunities

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Could something like this happen here? Maybe. Internet  Updated 1/29, 1:01 PM Quadrant is working with the City to develop "Business District" property at the intersection of NE 124th Street and Willows Road on the Southwest corner . Here goes.  The Applicant (Fred Proctor) is proposing a mixed-use development consisting of approximately 370 residential units with a variety of housing types that would include for-sale townhomes, triplex and traditional for-rent apartment style dwellings. The development would also include a minimum of 20,000 sq. ft. of ground-level or stand-alone retail or commercial space , to include neighborhood-scale commercial uses, office, and/or day care center uses. Transportation:   Willows Road is already congested and traffic is poor here but Council member Myers calls the development "a ten minute community" where many of the residents can work nearby, I assume keeping some cars off the road, and with shopping at Totem Lake.  A necessar...

Council considers new street grid on Redmond Way

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Looking north from Redmond Center parking lot - future 158th Ave. NE extension here. Soulfood is on left The City of Redmond and the owners (Nelsons) of Redmond Center wish to enter into a Development Agreement to define the improvements to the extension of 158th Avenue NE from NE 83rd Street to the intersection of Redmond Way, and to clarify the obligations and requirements for utility services for future developments of the multiple parcels at Redmond Center. In August 2013, City Council adopted the 2013 Transportation Master Plan and directed the Administration to pursue the completion of the downtown street grid.  One of these streets is 158th Avenue NE, which currently terminates at the existing parking lot of the Redmond Center shopping center near Ben Franklin.  As of 2018, the acquisition and improvement of the 158th Avenue NE extension is an unfunded project in the Redmond Transportation Master Plan. The property owners (Nelsons) of 2 Redmond Center have agreed to de...

UPDATED: City's First Economic Outlook Event -- February 24th

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The First Economic Outlook Event is to be held this month on February 24th. The public is invited with $30 collected at the door.  If you already registered, thank you! On February 24 th , OneRedmond will bring you the well-known local economist Chris Mefford to share need-to-know insights for the year. Join us for a continental breakfast as we listen to what to expect in 2019. Mr. Mefford is President and CEO of Community Attributes and has a remarkable track record of providing sound forecasts and an entertainment delivery. A breakfast and networking you don�t want to miss! Where:               Seattle Marriott in Redmond, 7401 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 When:                February 24, 2019 from 8am to 10am More info:          https://conta.cc/2SyqFUs Hope to see you there! Donna Bannister |  Operations Manager P: 4...