Question 1

What is Midtown Woodinville?

Accepted Answer

Midtown Woodinville is a planned 19-acre mixed-use development located in the heart of Downtown Woodinville. The plan includes residential, retail, and commercial spaces to create a destination for both locals and visitors alike.

The development will feature a variety of housing options including apartments, townhouses, and senior housing, as well as restaurants, retail shops, public plazas, and a hotel to serve the growing neighborhood.

The project will total over 1.6M gross square feet of commercial, retail, short and long-term residential spaces.

Question 2

How big is Midtown Woodinville?

Accepted Answer

Midtown Woodinville is approximately 19-acres in size with six distinct blocks.

Question 3

Where is Midtown Woodinville located?

Accepted Answer

Midtown Woodinville is centrally located within the city of Woodinville, making it easily accessible to both residents and visitors. It is bordered by NE 175th St. to the north, 139th Ave. NE to the east, NE 173rd and NE 171st Streets to the south.

Question 4

What is in the first Phase of the Project?

Accepted Answer

The first phase of Midtown Woodinville is currently in design and includes 226 housing units, 15,000 SF of ground floor commercial space facing NE 175th St and the future 138th Ave NE, and approximately 305 parking spaces on two levels.

Question 5

What is the total traffic impact of the Midtown Woodinville project?

Accepted Answer

At full buildout, the project is expected to generate 7,770 net new weekday daily vehicle trips, including 729 during the AM peak hour and 522 during the PM peak hour. The project’s traffic would account for up to 9% of traffic at nearby off-site intersections and up to 20% at site access points during peak hours. Most intersections are projected to maintain acceptable Levels of Service per City of Woodinville and WSDOT standards.

Question 6

Which intersections are most affected, and are there any significant operational impacts?

Accepted Answer

140th Place NE/148th Avenue NE (King County jurisdiction): 
This intersection is expected to have heavy traffic and delays in the morning and evening, whether the project is built or not. The extra delay is very small and isn’t caused by the project, since it doesn’t add any new left-turns here and drivers seem to already be using other routes.

Redmond-Woodinville Road NE (SR 202)/NE 145th Street: 
The roundabout will still work well, but it will be a little busier than recommended once the project is built. The project will add only about 3% of the traffic during the busiest evening hour.

Question 7

What mitigation measures are required for the project’s traffic impacts?

Accepted Answer

The development plan adds a new road connecting 138th Avenue NE between NE 175th Street and NE 171st Street, with a stop sign at NE 171st. The plan also includes build three new internal streets: an extension of 139th Avenue NE, NE 174th Street, and 137th Avenue NE. The development team will pay transportation impact fees when building permits are issued and will continue to help study possible changes to the 140th Place NE and 148th Avenue NE intersection with King County.

Question 8

What is the project doing about traffic?

Accepted Answer

There will be many traffic improvements and upgrades built throughout the course of the project, which is seeking an agreement for a 10-year development timeline. In addition to a Traffic Impact Analysis and mitigation, the project will relieve several existing chokepoints in the Downtown area by extending the street grid, including:

138 Ave NE (Garden Way) from NE 175th St to NE 171st St 
NE 173rd St from Village Square Drive to 138th Ave NE  
139th Ave NE (currently a dead end) to NE 173rd St  
137th Ave NE from NE 175th St to NE 173rd St  
NE 174th St from 137th Ave NE to 138th Ave NE

It is important to note that all new developments in Woodinville must pay traffic impact fees that help fund transportation projects in the City’s Transportation Improvement Plan.  You can find more info on that here.

Question 9

What types of housing will be available at Midtown Woodinville?

Accepted Answer

Midtown Woodinville will offer a range of housing options, designed to meet the needs of Woodinville’s diverse residents. Specific details on the types of units will be available as the development progresses, but the focus will be on creating a vibrant and inclusive community for folks of all ages and budgets.

Question 10

How many residential units will be built?

Accepted Answer

There will be a total of 1,300 residential units, including apartments, senior housing, and townhomes; enough housing to accommodate approximately 3,000 residents.

A hotel will offer approximately 200 guest rooms for visitors.

Question 11

What types of commercial spaces will be available?

Accepted Answer

The development will include around 89,000 square feet of commercial space. This will feature a mix of uses, including retail, restaurants, shops, and services that will cater to both the local community and visitors in a wide range of sizes to accommodate the needs of businesses in Woodinville.

Question 12

Will there be any public amenities or shared spaces?

Accepted Answer

Midtown Woodinville will include a series of public amenities and shared spaces, such as outdoor public plazas and right-of-way improvements that will connect different parts of the development, including a pocket park that will abut the neighboring Woodin Creek, and a public plaza facing DeYoung Park along NE 175th Street.

Question 13

When will construction begin, and when will the development be completed?

Accepted Answer

Construction timelines for Midtown Woodinville are still being finalized, but the earliest building break-ground is 2027. Our current approach includes a plan to begin the infrastructure, including roadways and public spaces, at the beginning of the project’s development. We will provide updates on key milestones as the project moves forward. Please stay tuned for more information!

Question 14

What is the net economic impact of the project to Woodinville? With regard to retail?

Accepted Answer

The site previously housed Molbak’s Garden and Home. The current proposal would expand downtown Woodinville’s retail offerings by around 90,000 SF to provide space for anywhere from 25-50 businesses to grow and enhance the Woodinville community.

Question 15

What critical areas are present on the Midtown Woodinville project site, and which will be impacted by development?

Accepted Answer

The project site has several environmentally sensitive areas, but only two will be directly affected. Two wetlands on the site will be impacted by work to improve a nearby stream, and Woodin Creek, a fish habitat, will be affected by restoration efforts. Other sensitive areas were studied and found to be either not on the site or not affected by the project.

Question 16

What are the anticipated impacts to the wetlands and Woodin Creek from the proposed development?

Accepted Answer

The impacts are mostly from restoration work. About 612 square feet of one wetland and 840 square feet of Woodin Creek will be changed by restoring the degraded stream bed channel. Some digging will also happen in both wetlands to add logs for better fish habitat. The areas around the wetlands and stream will be disturbed during construction but replanted with native plants. The stream buffer for Woodin Creek will follow city rules and be balanced by the overall restoration plan.

Question 17

What mitigation measures are proposed to address these impacts and ensure no net loss of ecological function?

Accepted Answer

The project includes a strong restoration plan to improve the environment. It will remove two existing stream crossings, reshape the stream and floodplain, and add logs to help fish habitat. Invasive plants will be removed and replaced with native ones, and the area will be monitored and cared for over five years to make sure it recovers. These efforts are meant to improve the health of Woodin Creek and its surroundings.

Question 18

Is this project the same as the previously proposed “Garden District” project?

Accepted Answer

Midtown is similar in size and shares some key similarities to the previously proposed project. The new project includes additional housing, a revised hotel plan, and ample retail and restaurant spaces at the ground level. Midtown is a newly envisioned project that will be an exciting addition to central Woodinville.

Question 19

How can I get involved or stay updated on the development progress?

Accepted Answer

To stay updated on the development of Midtown Woodinville, we encourage you to sign up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, or visit our website for regular updates and announcements.

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