In a letter to Kenmore citizens on Sept. 5 Mayor Herbig presented the city's intention to transform the long languishing section of Kenmore's waterfront into a vibrant, walkable urban neighborhood linked to a "drop-dead gorgeous waterfront park that we can all enjoy and be proud of."
The letter outlines six current steps the city is taking toward developing a 12 to 15 acre shoreline park, including negotiating with the property owner, pursuing grants, performing due dilligence investigation of the property, include testing soil for contamination, as well as Department of Ecology requirements.
The city's goal for the park development is to attract a major developer that could transform the remaining 40 acres into an urban village with restaurants, shopping and other entertainment.
To accomplish the goal, Mayor Herbig asked for citizens to remain engaged in the process.
"Review our Lakepointe web page (kenmorewa.gov/lakepointe), especially our Frequently Asked Questions," Herbig wrote. "Sign up for email updates about Lakepointe. Attend future workshops. Watch for opportunities to join the discussion online. There’s much more to come, so stay tuned."
Read the entire letter here and visit the Lakepointe development webpage.
Source: City of Kenmore press release
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