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
Help inform the Update 2024 vision statement below by helping define what a livable, vibrant and welcoming city means to you for the future of Federal Way!
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
Help inform the Update 2024 vision statement below by helping define what a livable, vibrant and welcoming city means to you for the future of Federal Way!
- Idea Board
- Survey to Shape Federal Way's Future: Update 2024
- Vision Themes
- Comment on Draft Chapters
- Map
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My big idea for Federal Way is to…
7 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.As the city embarks on a project to think about its future, we are looking for ideas from the community on growth, city issues, and what should be kept and what should change. Please provide us your ideas by answering the question below and adding a post-it note to our Vision Message Board. Thank you.
Curious Georgeabout 2 years agoHave an area set aside for food trucks and pop ups. Make it a place that both vendors and people want to visit.
Create a space where people can display their creative talents in the form of food and crafts. Some sort of covered area for folks to sit and eat outside year round. Make it so that vendors are vying for the opportunity to park their food truck or set up their pop up experience!
0 comment1fern_fan12 months agoVibrant Community Hubs Connected by Trails, Transit, and Sidewalks
We deserve to have the beautiful diversity of this city on display by creating easy-going communal spaces that are pedestrian-oriented, and are connected to housing through pedestrian and bike safe trails. These places would have locally owned businesses, stores, activities, bars, and restaurants. New buildings would not only have large retail spaces that only big chains can afford but also smaller retail spaces for locally owned stores like bodegas, record shops, book stores, galleries, breweries, specialty shops and boutiques. I see a future also where perhaps we look into community policing by stationing officers at police boxes that double as information booths, like they do in Japan, rather than having officers constantly patrol. This would help integrate the police with the community rather than be seen as enforcers. I see a future where Federal Way invests more in its community business development, arts programs, and mental health programs. I see Federal Way becoming the third major area between Seattle and Tacoma, and not just a gateway between the two.
0 comment0AlexSchorabout 2 years agoDevelop a charming, pedestrian & bike friendly main street with local shops, green space and restaurants
2 comments3Transitabout 2 years agoCopy Emeryville, CA
This city is what we should copy focusing on walking, biking, traffic calming, transit, safety, climate change, less car centric. The mayor of Emeryville is amazing. Wish we had or cared enough to follow a similar path. Make it an ordinance to have bike parking at all new business in the city! We're still widening roads for more traffic!
0 comment2Hgraceabout 2 years agoPromote and make visible local shops,restaurants,and businesses so they sustain and help develop a city identity. Limit predictable chains.
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Visioning for Federal Way
7 months agoCLOSED: This ideas has concluded.Help inform the Update 2024 vision statement by sharing your ideas below!
We have started the process of collecting input for writing a new concise vision statement for Update 2024. Over the next few months, we will be seeking your input as we create a new vision statement.
You can read the full 2015 vision statement here. What you think about the current vision statement? Do you feel the vision statement accomplished what it intended to do? What would you include in a new vision statement for Update 2024? Share your thoughts below.
Khakitunaalmost 2 years agoFederal Way should be one of the safest cities to live in and best school district where people can proudly say I live in Federal Way
0 comment0Karinaalmost 2 years agoA welcoming city with clean streets, green spaces, a lot of different types of shops and attractions, and a lot of jobs.
The city has a university and has attracted individuals from all over the world. There are a variety of food options, from chains to locally owned places, and there is an easy to use bus system for residents and visitors. There are also crosswalks for pedestrians downtown as well as in residential areas. The city is known for hosting music events such as concerts, plays, and musicals. It also attracts a larger audience by holding conventions and other similar large events. The school district has a well known reputation for being a good place for youth to learn and grow. Learning is strict, and students learn important life skills as well as the normal subjects that will help them in their future careers. Teachers teach relevant subjects and work with the community to see what they feel kids should be learning. This feedback ensures that there is communication between parents and students. There are police officers on site to make sure everyone feels safe. The city has different housing options but still maintains its traditional single-family housing for those who want it. The library system has been maintained, and remains a great resource for the residents. Residents help one another and by doing so, have created a strong bond and sense of belonging in the community. In all, Federal Way is not a perfect place, but it is a place that is striving to be better and become a good example to other cities and places.
0 comment0Gigialmost 2 years agoHighlight Federal Way as a city that cultivates peace, innovation and prosperity by being intentionally inclusive.
Our next generations of leaders will operate in a fully global society. Federal Way should be at the forefront of preparing them for that by celebrating the diversity of cultures that make up our population and beyond.
0 comment0AMBalmost 2 years agoFederal Way vision to attract families with affordable housing for working people, focus school improvements, building business community
Making Federal Way a vibrant community that support families, schools and business
0 comment0Kaiaalmost 2 years agoFederal Way: A beautiful city with things to do and places to work
The City of Federal Way should be a place that: 1. Provides a peaceful environment for families to grow and older folks to retire 2. Inspires children and teenagers to stay enrolled at their local schools 3. Establishes clear laws about what is required of its citizens (keeping the streets clean, following the rules of the road, etc.) 4. Has fun places to go (parks, restaurants, shopping centers, etc.) 5. Provides employment for both entry-level workers and those seeking higher wages
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Who's Listening
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Senior Planner
Phone 253-835-2646 Email evan.lewis@cityoffederalway.com
Document Library
- Public Participation Plan - Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (566 KB) (pdf)
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Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
- 2.17.22 Agenda.pdf (68 KB) (pdf)
- 2.17.22 Presentation.pdf (757 KB) (pdf)
- 2.17.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (93.3 KB) (pdf)
- 3.14.22 Agenda.pdf (73 KB) (pdf)
- 3.14.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (865 KB) (pdf)
- 4.11.22 Agenda.pdf (67.5 KB) (pdf)
- 4.11.22 Update 2024 Open House Findings.pdf (848 KB) (pdf)
- 4.11.22 DEI paper.pdf (201 KB) (pdf)
- 4.11.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (97.3 KB) (pdf)
- 5.9.22 Agenda.pdf (68.9 KB) (pdf)
- 5.9.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (173 KB) (pdf)
- 6.13.22 Agenda.pdf (65.7 KB) (pdf)
- 6.13.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (186 KB) (pdf)
- 8.8.22 Agenda.pdf (65.7 KB) (pdf)
- 8.8.22 Meeting Summary SWOT Analysis.pdf (218 KB) (pdf)
- 10.10.22 Agenda.pdf (137 KB) (pdf)
- 10.10.22 Meeting Summary.docx (22.5 KB) (docx)
- 11.14.22 Agenda.pdf (218 KB) (pdf)
- 12.12.22 Agenda.pdf (86.1 KB) (pdf)
- 12.12.22 Meeting Summary.pdf (138 KB) (pdf)
- 2.13.23 Agenda.pdf (142 KB) (pdf)
- 4.10.23 Agenda.pdf (95.7 KB) (pdf)
- 4.10.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (113 KB) (pdf)
- 5.8.23 Agenda.pdf (95.5 KB) (pdf)
- 5.8.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (156 KB) (pdf)
- 10.9.23 Agenda.pdf (82.4 KB) (pdf)
- 10.9.23 Presentation (Housing).pdf (912 KB) (pdf)
- 10.9.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (127 KB) (pdf)
- 11.13.23 Agenda.pdf (80.2 KB) (pdf)
- 11.13.23 Meeting Packet Capital Facilities & Utilities Chapters Progress.pdf (1.64 MB) (pdf)
- 11.13.23 Meeting Summary.pdf (118 KB) (pdf)
- 12.11.23 Agenda (Housing Inventory).pdf (682 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Comp Plan Chapters
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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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- 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.