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Are you supportive of enhancements to the retail and public spaces at the core of Redmond Town Center?

Our redevelopment vision includes transforming the current interior-facing, auto-oriented, mall-type retail shopping center into a true mixed-use, transit-oriented, walkable town center that is engaging and better supports existing retailers and the Redmond community.

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Cami Keyes
Are you supportive of additional density on site?

Great, but we do not live in Europe, we live in Seattle. Not everybody is close to light rail and many people will not take light rail or a bus to go shopping. There must be enough parking. Whether it’s... Read more...

Hines

Great feedback! Agree, the project needs to provide ease of access via multiple modes of transportation - transit, vehicle, etc. And natural light into an inviting ground plane is critical!

Beth Hudith

Large amounts of parking are too detrimental for a project like this one that seeks to bring livability and life into Redmond's downtown. First of all, all forms of parking are highly expensive both as... Read more...

Linda S

Underground parking and parking garages are difficult to navigate for senior citizens and some persons with disabilities, not enough people have disability permits because the requirements are so narrow.... Read more...

Linda S

No high rises. Redmond doesn't need the extra congestion. Other areas of the US need the growth. Redmond needs to have the courage to say no. I almost never go to downtown Bellevue anymore. I never go... Read more...

Marissa L

Please please please don't hurt the natural light too much with giant office complexes on both sides of the outdoor mall. As someone that doesn't drive it's the only nice area I have access to that isn't... Read more...

I agree with the need for more parking. We aren't all able to walk places - especially if we live outside of the downtown Redmond core. I visited midafternoon on a weekday and could not find a spot to... Read more...

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Vince DL
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

Landscaping. Dining options. Need more heated patio spaces. Need more stores, including a grocery store.

Linda S

Maybe a grocery store for the apartment buildings there would alleviate the parking and traffic problems of the other grocery stores.

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Vince DL
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

add more outdoor seating areas w/ fire pits, heaters. Add flowers and lights. Get inspired by "The Village at Totem Lake" in Kirkland.

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Kristen Spitzer
Are you supportive of additional density on site?

More housing no, more parking yes. I think they need to spend more energy on creating a better shopping/dining expierence first.

Linda S

We need more open space and parks and space for community - parks, arts, public meeting spaces that have affordable hourly rent. Redmond doesn't even have the space to support requests for currently existing... Read more...

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Michaela Gray
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

Redmond City Planners should tour the various wine districts in Woodinville, particularly the School District Winery, so see what creative, fun and functional development looks like, instead of continuing... Read more...

Linda S

Redmond's main value system in the planning project seems to be supporting tech companies' high turnover HR policies. Instead, growth should be strictly limited, and the governments should be telling tech... Read more...

Linda S

The Sammamish River Valley is the 16th most fertile river valley in the US, which means that the land should be zoned for small family farming. But instead, it is zoned for tech companies to hire and lay... Read more...

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Andrew Kennelly
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

Here are my general thoughts on RTC and any potential enhancements to it: (1) I'd like to see some sort of pedestrian/ bicycle (but not automobile) connection to Marymoor Park, by either a pedestrian... Read more...

Beth Hudith

If you're worried about traffic, it is short-sighted to advocate for large parking lots, which only induce driving. There are enough park-and-rides along the link extension. Downtown Redmond is practically... Read more...

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D Lambert
Are you supportive of additional density on site?

The downtown streets are already too crowded. Can hardly get through many hours of the day. Concerns are being discussed about what light rail will bring to the city. Is there adequate parking for light... Read more...

Bob Yoder

Parking is planned for the lower three stories of their 12-story buildings. There's a "gateway" along Bear Creek that might improve traffic circulation away from the downtown.

Linda S

Underground parking and parking garages are not useful for many senior citizens and people with disabilities, and the disability permit requirements may be too strict. Stop thinking that everybody cab... Read more...

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Linda S
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

Add restaurants that serve healthy, high quality food but not at extremely high prices. The restaurant choices are becoming mostly fast food chains. Also, restaurants should be open later.

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Karen Portzer
Are you supportive of additional density on site?

increased density seems to be a necessary evil. Personally I prefer a surface parking lot rather than a dark ominous looking parking garage. Boosting vibrancy seems to be another jargon people like to... Read more...

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Jonathan M.
Enhancements will include building facades, public areas, landscaping, streetscape, and pedestrian connectivity. Do you support these objectives?

Yes, the two best local examples are the Village at Totem Lake and University Village. The best case would be to get as much of the parking underground or into structure as possible in order to allow for... Read more...

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Charlotte T
What are some things you enjoy most about visiting Redmond Town Center?

Brick and Mortar Bookstore

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Cami Keyes
What are some things you enjoy most about visiting Redmond Town Center?

I really love the outdoor mall experience. Walkways are nicely covered if the weather is not conducive for walking outside, but the fresh air, the outdoor plazas, the waterscape for kids, and the easy... Read more...

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Bob Yoder
Enhancements will include building facades, public areas, landscaping, streetscape, and pedestrian connectivity. Do you support these objectives?

Knowing a little about the owner, I sure hope we are happy about the planned retail enhancements. I walked the RTC campus with my wife (and dog) today and was shocked I forgot about the value of the northern... Read more...

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Stephanie Ceesay
What are some things you enjoy most about visiting Redmond Town Center?

How clean and friendly it is. I love the water feature. People gather around it. We like live music during the warm months. We love how festive it is during the holidays.

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Stephanie Ceesay
What areas/features of Redmond Town Center do you think could be improved?

More and better retailers. A grocery store of some sort. More covered spaces from the direct sun and on the rainy days of WA.

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