Community Conversations

We want to hear from you! We highly value community involvement in our decision making. Community conversations are opportunities for Kirkland community members to get involved in decisions that affect them.  Each community conversation is focused around a specific topic, and City staff work to provide various opportunities and methods for community members to provide their perspective about the particular decision.

NE 85th Street Station Area Plan

A new plan for development, open space, and mobility connections near the planned Bus Rapid Transit station at NE 85th St & I-405.

Surface Water Master Plan Update

Kirkland's Storm & Surface Water Division is updating the Surface Water Master Plan.

Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park and recreation services.

Seeking Input on a Potential Body-Worn Camera Program in Kirkland

The City Council intends to implement a body-worn camera program in order to increase both community and officer safety. A body-worn camera program may also increase police accountability and transparency. The Council would like to hear from the community on policies and other considerations before making the decision to proceed.

Kirkland 2044 Comprehensive Plan Update

In 2022-2024 the City of Kirkland will conduct a major update of the Comprehensive Plan to guide growth of the city for the next 20 years (2044). Learn how you can participate in the process.

Ensuring the Safety and Respect of Black People

The City strives to create a Kirkland where Black people feel safe and respected and interpersonal, institutional or structural racism no longer exists.

Kirkland Native History Document

The City has compiled a hyper-local Native history of Kirkland in collaboration with local tribal leaders and Native experts and in consultation with a variety of historical sources.