TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Economic Development Manager
Planning and Community Development
Lauren Alpert
Senior Planner
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Southeast Redmond Manufacturing and Industrial Center (MIC) Strategy Guide
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff will present findings from the SE Redmond MIC Strategy Guide. The Council funded this study in the 2025-26 budget to take a holistic approach to the SE Redmond MIC to integrate land use considerations, access, transportation, sustainability, infrastructure needs, economic development goals, and market demand drivers. The City hired Berk Consulting to conduct the study.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 established the intent to create a countywide Southeast Redmond Manufacturing and Industrial Center (SE-MIC). As part of the application process with King County, Redmond conducted a market study to strengthen the City's application and best develop the center.
* Required:
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* Council Request:
Funded in the 2025-26 budget
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The outcome is to inform Council of the results of the study and prepare the Council for implementation of strategies outlined in the Study Guide.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
The study was conducted June 2025 through March 2026. The initial actions of the study guide will be conducted as part of the 2026-2027 annual docket item of policy and zoning map changes to industrial, manufacturing, an...
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