Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Document Library
Envisioning the Future of Federal Way
Weigh in on the Draft Vision Statement
Over the last year an a half staff has been listening to your thoughts, ideas, and dreams for the future of Federal Way. Check out the draft vision statement below and let us know what you think here or respond to the quick poll on the right.
Federal Way leads South King County as a livable, vibrant and well-connected community. A reimaged City Center and defined Downtown is the heart of the city and a source of pride. The natural environment thrives; businesses prosper; abundant housing options meet diverse needs; the community is socially engaged and feels a sense of belonging; and, getting around is convenient and safe. The community embraces its commitment to unlocking its untapped potential.
Comprehensive Plan Public Town Hall
Envisioning the Future of Federal Way
Weigh in on the Draft Vision Statement
Over the last year an a half staff has been listening to your thoughts, ideas, and dreams for the future of Federal Way. Check out the draft vision statement below and let us know what you think here or respond to the quick poll on the right.
Federal Way leads South King County as a livable, vibrant and well-connected community. A reimaged City Center and defined Downtown is the heart of the city and a source of pride. The natural environment thrives; businesses prosper; abundant housing options meet diverse needs; the community is socially engaged and feels a sense of belonging; and, getting around is convenient and safe. The community embraces its commitment to unlocking its untapped potential.
Comprehensive Plan Public Town Hall
- Comment on Draft Chapters
- Idea Board
- Survey to Shape Federal Way's Future: Update 2024
- Vision Themes
- Map
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Provide chapter specific comments below. Feel free to skip any chapters you do not wish to comment on.
Additional copy editing and formatting, and numbering and labeling of certain tables and graphics, is still expected. Certain images in these draft chapters may also change.
You can provide comments the following ways:
- Posting in the comment survey below
- Emailing Update.2024@cityoffederalway.com
- In writing by mail or in person at Federal Way City Hall: 33325 8th Avenue South, 2nd Floor Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
All draft comprehensive plan chapters are expected to be posted for public comment by mid-June. There will also be a further opportunity to comment prior to or during the public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan update. That hearing is currently anticipated for August 7, 2024 and a public hearing notice will be posted this summer.
Quick Polls
Who's Listening
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Senior Planner
Phone 253-835-2646 Email evan.lewis@cityoffederalway.com
Document Library
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Public Participation Plan - Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (566 KB) (pdf)
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Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
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2.17.22 Agenda.pdf (68 KB) (pdf)
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2.17.22 Presentation.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
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2.17.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (93.3 KB) (pdf)
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3.14.22 Agenda.pdf (73 KB) (pdf)
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3.14.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (865 KB) (pdf)
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4.11.22 Agenda.pdf (67.5 KB) (pdf)
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4.11.22 Update 2024 Open House Findings.pdf (848 KB) (pdf)
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4.11.22 DEI paper.pdf (201 KB) (pdf)
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4.11.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (97.3 KB) (pdf)
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5.9.22 Agenda.pdf (68.9 KB) (pdf)
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5.9.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (173 KB) (pdf)
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6.13.22 Agenda.pdf (65.7 KB) (pdf)
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6.13.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (186 KB) (pdf)
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8.8.22 Agenda.pdf (65.7 KB) (pdf)
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8.8.22 Meeting Summary SWOT Analysis.pdf (218 KB) (pdf)
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10.10.22 Agenda.pdf (137 KB) (pdf)
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10.10.22 Meeting Summary.docx (22.5 KB) (docx)
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11.14.22 Agenda.pdf (218 KB) (pdf)
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12.12.22 Agenda.pdf (86.1 KB) (pdf)
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12.12.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (138 KB) (pdf)
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2.13.23 Agenda.pdf (142 KB) (pdf)
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4.10.23 Agenda.pdf (95.7 KB) (pdf)
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4.10.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (113 KB) (pdf)
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5.8.23 Agenda.pdf (95.5 KB) (pdf)
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5.8.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (156 KB) (pdf)
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10.9.23 Agenda.pdf (82.4 KB) (pdf)
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10.9.23 Presentation (Housing).pdf (912 KB) (pdf)
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10.9.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (127 KB) (pdf)
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11.13.23 Agenda.pdf (80.2 KB) (pdf)
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11.13.23 Meeting Packet Capital Facilities & Utilities Chapters Progress.pdf (1.64 MB) (pdf)
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11.13.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (118 KB) (pdf)
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12.11.23 Agenda (Housing Inventory).pdf (682 KB) (pdf)
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Draft Comp Plan Chapters & Appendices
Important Links
Project Process
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Scoping & Public Participation Plan Adoption
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Visioning Process
Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Document Library has finished this stageSpring 2022
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Study Issues-Revise Chapters
Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Document Library is currently at this stageJanuary 2022 - 2023
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Draft Comprehensive Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Document LibrarySpring 2024
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Public Hearings & City Council Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Comprehensive Plan Visioning and Document LibraryFall 2024
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4.5.22 | Leticia Bennett.jpg
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Related projects
Live Projects
Videos
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Click here to play video Mayor Ferrell Introduces Update 2024 Update 2024 is what we are calling the Periodic Update to the City of Federal Way's Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s map for the future and provides the goals, objectives, policies, actions, and standards that are intended to guide the day-to-day decisions of elected officials and staff for the next two decades.