May is National Preservation Month
Check the City's Historic Preservation webpages for information regarding a variety of opportunities for learning about Redmond's history.
Thank You For Participating In Redmond's Neighborhood Network 2012
Thank you for sharing your perspective regarding the City and your neighborhood with us at the 2012 Neighborhood Network series.
The City continues to look for opportunities to enhance programs and customer service aspects of our day to day operations. Please take a few moments to reflect on this year's or previous year's Neighborhood Network meetings and tell us what is most meaningful to you and what aspects of the series could be enhanced.
2012 Redmond Neighborhood Network Follow Up Questionnaire
Here is what the community shared with City officials and staff in 2012:
Please contact Kimberly Dietz, 425-556-2415 for a printed copy of the complete report and attachments.
Wetland Mitigation on Keller Farm
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is conducting wetland rehabilitation on about 30 acres of land known as the Keller Farm. The rehabilitation is mitigation for wetlands being filled as part of the Medina to SR 202: Eastside Transit and HOV project. The SR 520 corridor project is needed to meet Eastside growth projections and relieve congestion by improving transit and high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) operation along the corridor, east of Lake Washington. The mitigation project will rehabilitate 29.5 acres of riparian and wetland areas near Bear Creek and Evans Creek. It also includes habitat improvements to Evans Creek and the establishment of a new side channel that could be used as part of future creek relocation.
Road Construction: Novelty Hill Road, 195th/196th Ave. NE
King County is constructing a connection between Novelty Hill Road and Union Hill Road at the eastern boundary of the Bear Creek Neighborhood, along 195th/196th Ave. NE. Construction is now underway. Find out more from the King County Roads Services Division.
Key Elements of the Neighborhood Plan
The Bear Creek Neighborhood Plan was adopted on March 1, 2011. It contains the following vision for the neighborhood:
- Character. Bear Creek is a safe neighborhood where people feel connected to one another. It also has a green character, and the Bear/Evans Creek Valley continues to have a rural-agricultural feel.
- Housing. Homes in the neighborhood are attractive, and there is variety so that people can find homes that meet their needs. Builders pioneer new techniques in this neighborhood. Homes are affordable to those at a variety of income levels.
- Business. Neighborhood businesses prosper. Residents and the business community work together to address common issues.
- Transportation. Everyone has safe access to streets and other transportation infrastructure in the neighborhood, and from the neighborhood to other parts of Redmond. Some services can be accessed by foot or bicycle, and other destinations can be easily reached by transit.
- Natural Environment. The neighborhood values a culture of conservation and education. The Bear/Evans Creek system supports a variety of fish and wildlife, and serves as an educational tool. The neighborhood is aware of the drinking water aquifer just below the ground, so groundwater pollution is minimized.
- Parks and Recreation. There is a balance of active and passive parks in the neighborhood, easily accessible on foot. There is usually sufficient parking to accommodate those arriving by car.
Neighborhood Planning in Redmond
Redmond's Comprehensive Plan includes a vision statement and policies that are specific to each of the ten neighborhoods in Redmond. These policies are intended to help preserve and enhance neighborhood characteristics valued by residents and people who work there.
Neighborhood plans and policies also:
- Reflect the priorities of people who live and work in the neighborhood.
- Describe important neighborhood goals and how to accomplish them.
- Serve as a guideline for the neighborhood and city decision makers.
- Help to coordinate and indicate priorities for improvements in City services and facilities.
- Are consistent with but do not duplicate the Comprehensive Plan.
- Help to implement the Comprehensive Plan.
- Serve as a tool to bring together those who live or work in an area to help address concerns and goals.