Vision Statement and Guiding Principles

Vision Statement and Guiding Principles for 2044

The purpose of a Vision Statement is to reflect the community’s collective vision, values, and aspirations for how the city should grow and evolve over the next 20 years. The Guiding Principles express the key fundamental goals, or priorities, for guiding growth and development in Kirkland contained in the elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Both are found in the Introduction-Chapter-O-4896.pdf(PDF, 5MB)  of the Comprehensive Plan adopted in December 2024.

Below is the City of Kirkland Vision Statement for the year 2044:

Kirkland is a place where all people are valued. The city is dedicated to celebrating diversity and inclusion while combating racism and discrimination.  
Kirkland is accessible for people of all abilities to walk, bike, roll, utilize transit services, and new innovative modes of travel. Diverse housing accommodates residents in every stage of life and is accessible to shops, services, and job opportunities citywide.  
Kirkland is innovative and economically resilient, providing public services and capital infrastructure that accommodates growth.   
Kirkland is a sustainable city that preserves and enhances our natural and built environment for current and future generations. Kirkland is resilient and livable in the face of climate change. 

 

   

 

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