Virtual Town Hall on Consultant Report on Park Lane Options

Published on June 28, 2023

Media Contact:
Sue Romero
Communications Program Coordinator
sromero@kirklandwa.gov
(425) 587-3017

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Park Lane is the beloved anchor of one of Kirkland’s most vibrant commercial centers, set between Marina Park on Lake Washington and Peter Kirk Park in the central downtown core.  

For several years, some community members and groups have requested the City transform Park Lane into a pedestrian-only corridor to create a stronger sense of place and enhance the thriving business area.  The City has also heard from many in the business community along and near Park Lane that such an action would be detrimental to their business. 

To help understand both the potential financial impacts to businesses and place-making benefits for the community, the City hired a consultant to study various options of vehicular closures of Park Lane.  The City will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Monday, July 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. for the community to hear from the consultant about the findings in the report and answer questions from the community about it. 

The report will be presented to the City Council in September.  The City Council will then determine the next steps, if any.

“The Council’s goal is to explore the best ways for Park Lane to be an exciting destination for visitors and residents to shop and dine.  Every option is on the table, and no decisions have been made,” said Councilmember Neal Black.  “Although the City has received much feedback on the vision for Park Lane over the last several years, hiring a consultant to study options and impacts was helpful to holistically understand the interrelated issues related to enhancing business activities while further activating the space.”

The consultant’s report and the Zoom meeting information will be posted to the Future of Park Lane webpage. 

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