One of our members did some digging and found some interesting updates on the ongoing transformation of SE 4th from Met Market to 218th. Town Center Brownstones Update The transformation of SE 4th is proceeding with several significant developments: Brownstones West (Parkside):  Terrene is currently constructing 38 townhomes for this development, which will be called Parkside. According to construction workers, the first units should be available for sale within weeks. The project will include 3 affordable housing units. Brownstones East (Terraluxe):  Taylor Morrison is slated to build 45 townhomes, to be called Terraluxe. The city website indicates that the subdivision has been approved but is currently under site development review. This development will also include 3 affordable housing units. You can find more information here: Terraluxe Development . Community Features and Public Access Trees and Wildlife:  Permanent fences appear to have been placed around the...

One of our members did some research about Sammamish's Urban Forest Management Plan and this is what she found: The Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) was adopted by the City of Sammamish in 2019. The plan contains a lot of information, particularly as it pertains to tree preservation in Sammamish. The UFMP serves as a policy guide for managing, enhancing, and growing trees in our city over the next 20 years.Key Goals of the UFMP The goals listed in the plan include: Promote a sustainable canopy cover in Sammamish. Improve oversight and enforcement of tree preservation and planting. Big Questions for the City Council Our member has identified the following questions for the city council regarding the implementation of the UFMP: How is the city measuring its progress with the plan? Is a road map in place, and is there any oversight, or has this project fallen by the wayside? Can the city provide an update? The last one that could be found is from 2021/2022, even though the plan st...