Apartment complexes within valley created some animosity. Not the type of development that contributes to our character. Balance is critical; we must have affordable housing so our kids can stay here. And for senior citizens. 70% of apartments occupied by divorced parents who want to stay in the area.

It is the design that is important. City had no voice in appearance of previous projects. Where, how, aesthetics important.

Home ownership is important, no matter what size or type of home. High rental proportion contributes to crime and no sense of community.

There needs to be some pride of ownership in apartments so they don’t deteriorate. There is a townhouse community behind referenced apartments which is more appealing.

Planned community, Northwest Landing in Dupont, is very nice. This type of development would be ideal for Maple Valley. Centralized services would be good. Residents should be able to walk to services.

If pocket communities are done won’t it create isolation? Highway 169 and 516 do that now.

Maintaining historical connections with areas rural past should be a mission. We need a place we don’t have to leave too often.

Access to housing, services. Social space.

Design components for residential street: hard pavement, sidewalks, bike lanes, drainage system, parking for visitors, service vehicles, emergency vehicles; traffic calming, trees. Over 24 ft wide street loses public space use. A Longmont, Colorado, study indicates 24 ft street is the safest width.

Some concerns were expressed about service vehicles on 24 ft street.

Physical features needed: trees, sidewalks, places for parking lots, medians, pedestrian crossings, traffic control, good buildings, bike lanes, parking.

DOT: moving people and goods; difference between limited access and other streets.

Boulevard amenities not standard for Wash DOT.

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