Great Neighborhoods - Newport

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a draft vision statement and a set of draft policy moves for the Crossroads neighborhood area plan. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Does this initial vision inspire you and reflect your values? 

As you read this draft vision statement over, imagine the future - 5, 10 years ahead. Does this initial vision inspire you and reflect your values? 

1. If this vision is implemented, what changes would you expect in the Crossroads Neighborhood?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from this vision for the Crossroads Neighborhood?

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft neighborhood connectivity policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

1. If policies addressing these aspects of neighborhood connectivity are implemented, what changes would you expect?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from these neighborhood connectivity policy moves?

• Link trails across the neighborhood through infrastructure and wayfinding.
• Support the expansion of protected trails, bike lanes, sidewalks and walking paths.
• Plan for and construct sidewalks and protected bike lanes on arterials.
• Work with Newcastle and King County jurisdictions to connect to trail systems across jurisdictions.
• Provide visual and pedestrian access to Lake Washington and its tributary creeks and streams.
• Work with the school district to enhance trails that pass through or are adjacent to school district property.

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft neighborhood identity policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

1. If policies addressing these aspects of neighborhood identity are implemented, what changes would you expect?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from these neighborhood identity policy moves?

• Support the Neighborhood Center as a mixed use hub for shopping and community gathering.
• Mark gateways to the neighborhood, Neighborhood Center and significant locations   in a unique way.
• Support the development of multifamily housing in the Neighborhood Center.
• Make the Neighborhood Center a place that encourages walking and social interaction.
• Encourage unique businesses in the shopping district that set the neighborhood apart from other shopping districts.
• Integrate different land uses across the neighborhood so that the area feels cohesive and visually unified.
• Maintain and expand the tree canopy and the forested environment including in the natural areas.
• Ensure that transportation needs are met for residents of new housing through additional automobile, bus and pedestrian improvements.

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft third places policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

1. If policies addressing these aspects of third places are implemented, what changes would you expect?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from these third places policy moves?

• Support the development of community-serving uses such as community centers, daycares, and senior centers and encourage intergenerational connections.
• Support the use of surplus Bellevue School District property as third places.
• Encourage the Bellevue School District to include community-serving uses in the redevelopment of its property.
• Encourage the documentation of historic resources in the neighborhood.
• Promote social connection through more public spaces, recreation and social opportunities.

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft natural areas & trails policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

1. If policies addressing these aspects of natural areas and trails are implemented, what changes would you expect?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from these natural areas and trails policy moves?

• Preserve and enhance the wildlife habitat in Coal Creek Park, Westlawn Park, Mercer Slough and the riparian and green corridors between them.
• Support and enhance the water quality in the streams and creeks in the neighborhood to support fish and animal life.
• Include signage and education about the natural area, the animal habitat, and how people can contribute to the vibrancy of the environment.