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PC Meeting <br />7/28/22 <br />Page 2 <br />creation of the EDP. This engagement with the PC is one of the first community engagement <br />activities. There will be a two-month long community engagement process and any time during that <br />process, the PC and other community members may continue to provide additional input. Soon there <br />will be a web page where information will be added and there will be a signup page to request <br />information. Also, there will be the opportunity to add additional information to the EDP. An EDP <br />survey may be completed and there will be a place to submit suggestions and comments. When the <br />draft EDP is completed, a draft of the plan will be provided on the City's website and people can <br />provide comments on the draft before it goes to the City Council (CC). The Comprehensive Plan is <br />closely related to the EDP and will overlap. Derek stated he will work with the DCD Planning staff to <br />connect the Comprehensive Plan amendments and the EDP. <br />Following is the Q & A facilitated by Derek with the PC to obtain their input on the City's EDP, He <br />noted that the PC comments will be captured. <br />Q&A <br />Question # 1: <br />PC Probst: <br />PC Teague: <br />PC Simmons: <br />PC Strander: <br />Question # 2: <br />PC Teague: <br />PC Probst: <br />PC Mann <br />Question # 3: <br />PC Simmons: <br />What do you feel are some of the strengths of Tukwila's economy? <br />Larger businesses, such as Prologist and Amazon bring a lot of people to Tukwila; <br />diverse shops; several restaurants with a diversity of great food; parks and recreational <br />areas; a wealth of present individuals whether they're from Tukwila or not; a captive <br />audience close to the Tukwila businesses; and a lot of opportunities along International <br />Blvd. <br />The number of different types of businesses; you can probably find what you are <br />looking for in Tukwila; it's an entertainment center; lots to do. <br />The opportunity to draw in more large businesses with 250 or more employees; with <br />the shift in hybrid work, if Tukwila is going to draw in large businesses it should be a <br />campus environment where employers and employees can drive in to work and have <br />walkability to trails and nearby businesses where they might enjoy going during their <br />lunch; small businesses to service larger businesses is key. Noted: Tukwila does a good <br />job now, but campus environments need to be closer to the businesses. <br />Tukwila is in a really good location, near 1-5,1-405, airport, and the major city of <br />Seattle. <br />What are the weaknesses of the Tukwila economy? <br />Styles of development, one story businesses, lack of mixed use. <br />It is lacking points of interest, such as something like Green Lake; walkability. <br />Not enough public relations on the livability for families in Tukwila; a need to spruce up <br />the community and improve the parks and make them more family friendly; and make the <br />world more aware of the community. <br />Are there things changing in the world that might be challenges for Tukwila in the <br />future, are there things for Tukwila to start adapting to? <br />Find common ground between low income and high income such as safety, <br />affordability, and access. <br />Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov <br />