TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development Seraphie Allen 425-556-2450
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development Philly Marsh Interim Deputy Director Planning and Community Development Kimberly Dietz Interim Economic Development Manager Planning and Community Development Kristen Raftis World Cup Planning Program Manager
TITLE:
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World Cup Program Annual Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The staff report on October 20, 2026, will provide a report of the World Cup program impacts and legacy.
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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 Comprehensive Plan
EV-18: Foster the creation of business districts that help small businesses thrive and that are centers of local commerce, community, and culture.
EV-19: Enhance local arts, culture, recreation, nightlife, and social amenities that promote Redmond as an attractive place to work and live.
EV-22: Support Redmond’s growth as a tourism destination and foster tourism-related initiatives that bring investment and economic benefit.
EV-23: Allow for the equitable and multi-purpose use of public spaces and rights-of-way, including commercial uses such as outdoor dining, food/merchant kiosks, food trucks, and event and performance spaces.
2024 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Action 6B.3. Support the development of district design guidelines, including signage, wayfinding, banners, lighting, and other urban design elements to reinforce visual district identity.
Action 6B.4. Strengthen economic development communication support by partnering with the City’s Communications Division and/or creating additional staff capacity.
Action 6C.5 Leverage large regional events, such as the World Cup to attract visitors to Redmond for economic impa...
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