The Cities of Kent and Des Moines are embarking on a joint planning effort to rethink Midway. In an effort to guide the project, the Kent and Des Moines’ City Council Committees, who are charged with reviewing land use issues for their respective cities, met in early 2008. The joint committee identified the Midway Study Area boundary where regulations and policy may change. They also developed a Mission Statement and Goals to guide the project.
Mission Statement
To transform the Midway community into a sustainable urban area which enhances commercial development and optimizes its geographic location, wide range of transportation options, educational institutions, and views.
Goals
- Provide a mix of land uses that increase revenues, job opportunities, and housing choices.
- Reconcile development standards along the border between the Cities of Kent and Des Moines to be consistent and reflect the vision for the study area.
- Provide for public participation in the development of land use policies, development regulations, and implementation strategies within the study area.
- Provide appropriate land uses and regulations that support Bus Rapid Transit within the Pacific Highway corridor.
- Identify preferred alignments for light rail and the associated station and stop locations within Kent and Des Moines.
- Ensure design that provides a safe and inviting pedestrian environment.