11-16-2022 Planning Commission Agenda PacketCommissioners City Staff
Lawson Bronson, Chair Name, Vice-Chair Keith Niven, Planning Manager
Diana Noble-Gulliford Anna Patrick Anna Lieck, Admin Assistant II
Tim O’Neil Jae So 253-835-2601
Vickie Chynoweth Tom Medhurst www.cityoffederalway.com
Hope Elder, Alternate Vacant, Alternate
Vacant, Alternate
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City of Federal Way
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 16, 2022 City Hall
6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting of November 2, 2022
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Presentation of Draft Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan
6. STAFF BUSINESS
Manager’s Report
7 NEXT MEETING
December 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
8. ADJOURNMENT
Planning Commission meetings are held in-person.
To request accommodation to attend or to provide public comment virtually, please contact Anna Lieck at 253-835-2601 or
anna.lieck@cityoffederalway.com, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
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Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 November 2, 2022
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 2, 2022
6:00 p.m. City Hall
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bronson called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Diana Noble-Gulliford, Lawson Bronson, Anna Patrick, and Vickie Chynoweth .
Chair Bronson excused Commissioners Tim O’Neil, Tom Medhurst, Jae So, and Hope Elder.
City Staff present: Planning Manager Keith Niven, City Attorney Kent van Alstyne, Associate Planner Natalie
Kamieniecki, Associate Planner Evan Lewis, and Admin & Permit Center Supervisor Kari Cimmer.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Noble-Gulliford moved to approve the October 19 2022 minutes as submitted. Second by
Commissioner Patrick.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Chair Bronson opened the Public Hearing regarding 2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
The public hearing opened with Associate Planner Kamieniecki’s review of the 2022 Various Code
Amendments.
Associate Planner Evans began his presentation regarding Mobile Food or Retail Vendor code updates. He
noted two substantive changes to the code proposal since the initial review of this code on October 5, 2022.
The first was clarification that the Mobile Food or Retail Vendor code proposal excludes mobile vendors that
are primarily only offering a service. The second was clarification to allow mobile vendors as permanent,
principal users on properties in only non-residential zones.
Planning Manager Niven continued the presentation with the proposed new Iconic Signs code section.
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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 November 2, 2022
Associate Planner Kamieniecki reviewed the criteria for code amendments based on Federal Way Revised
Code (FWRC) 19.80.130 and how the Planning Commission can recommend or not recommend a proposal.
Commissioner Patrick moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed 2022 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments as presented; Commissioner Noble-Gulliford seconded.
Commission Chair Bronson Yes Commissioner Noble-Gulliford Yes
Commissioner Patrick Yes Commissioner Chynoweth Yes
Commissioner Noble-Gulliford moved to close the public hearing; Second by Commissioner Patrick.
Commission Chair Bronson Yes Commissioner Noble-Gulliford Yes
Commissioner Patrick Yes Commissioner Chynoweth Yes
6. MANAGER REPORT
Planning Manager Niven congratulated and welcomed the new Commissioners.
South Station will be part of the next meeting and Senior Planner Skadsen will be presenting a status update.
Mr. Niven will be presenting the new Arts, Culture, and Historical Preservation chapter review at the next
meeting.
Mr. Niven got a grant to hire Heartland to analyze/evaluate our codes, look at our fees, and put together a report
addressing the issue of why builders aren’t choosing to build in Federal Way.
LUTC on November 7, will include the TC-3 presentation.
7. NEXT MEETING
The November 19, 2022 Planning Commission will be a regular meeting and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Chynoweth moved that the meeting be adjourned; Second by Commissioner Patrick.
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Attest: Approved by Commission:
_______________________________________ ______________________
Kari Cimmer, Admin & Permit Center Supervisor Date
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MEMORANDUM
Community Development Department
DATE: November 16, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chaney Skadsen, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Update 2024 Briefing: Art, Culture, Historic Preservation
Under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 36.70A.130, the City of Federal Way is required
to: (1) plan for the succeeding 20-year population and employment growth forecast, and (2)
update its comprehensive plans and development regulations to ensure the plan and regulations
comply with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA).
In 2021, City Council amended and adopted the Public Participation Plan for the Periodic Update
to the Comprehensive Plan to include new chapters not required by the GMA. By the direction of
the City Council, a new chapter covering Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation is to be
included in the Periodic Update to Comprehensive Plan for the City of Federal Way.
The framework, goals, and policies for this new chapter are presented to the Planning
Commission in draft. Community input, feedback, and comment is welcome and encouraged.
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Chapter 11 Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation DRAFT
Introduction
The character of a community is built upon many elements and forms the distinct identity of a place.
The people, social networks, heritage, homes, buildings, streets, open spaces, infrastructure, etc., all
contribute to the collective impression that a place can have on someone. While it is not possible to
alter a community’s character overnight, there are many steps the City can take to support a clear
community image and enhance the experiences for those in Federal Way. By recognizing the value of
the arts and culture, understanding the historic significance from the generations before, and honoring
those that came before us assists in making an inclusive and representative future for Federal Way.
The land is a part of who we are as a community, bridging the
past, present, and future. Touching on the social and physical
environments, this Chapter identifies goals and polices covering
important areas for attention, programming, and investment to
learn from and enhance the way people experience their time in
Federal Way, from first time visitors, to longtime residents. This
Chapter specifically provides a framework to identify overlooked
opportunities and unleash the untapped potential that
advancing planning for the arts, culture, and historic
preservation have in building community identity.
This chapter is not a required element under the Growth Management Act, however, locally it has been
considered to be an essential topic to incorporate while planning for the future. Unlike other chapters in
the Comprehensive Plan, this Chapter focuses on the opportunities that arts, culture, and historic
preservation present in bringing people together and promoting a strong sense of community.
Background
Pre-City of Federal Way Incorporation
In order to properly plan for the future of Federal Way, special attention is called to focus on what
predates the City. The land within and near what is now the city limits are the ancestral homelands of
the Costal Salish people. The Native American tribes most closely associated with this area are the
Puyallup and Muckleshoot Tribe.
According to Historical Society of Federal Way documents prepared by Dick Caster, “the Native
Americans of the Northwest Coast were considered to be the richest and have the most enjoyable
lifestyle of any Native Americans. To them their wealth was something a person could eat, wear or use
to shelter him from the weather. In this sense the Northwest had everything. There were fish in the
streams, game in the forests, berries and roots in open spaces with easy access. There were trees large
enough to build large homes and meeting places and yet they could be cut and split easily...”
The way of life for the tribes who first occupied the Puget Sound area and beyond were greatly
impacted by the actions of the Federal Government during the nineteenth and twentieth century. The
Treaty of Medicine Creek in 1854 granted 2.24 million acres of land to the United States in exchange for
The Arts alone can be classified
into 13 categories: acting,
announcing, architecture, fine
art, directing, animation, dancing
and choreography, design,
entertainment and performance,
music and singing, photography,
production, and writing (Gaquin
2008).
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establishment of three reservations, cash payments over a period of twenty years, and recognition of
traditional native fishing and hunting rights with nine tribes and bands of Indians 1.
For nearly two centuries, the Federal Government was responsible for operating or overseeing Indian
boarding schools across the United States and territories. The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative
Investigation Report published May 2022, investigates the loss of human life and lasting consequences
of the Federal Indian boarding school system, including the family separation and cultural eradication
inflicted upon Native Americans2.
St. George’s Catholic Boarding School
is 1 of the 15 Federal Indian Boarding
Schools identified in the state of
Washington3 and is located within
the City of Federal Way. Records
show the St. George’s Catholic
Boarding School operated from 1888
until as late as 19364. The locations
of many Native American graves at
St. George’s Catholic Boarding School
are unmarked and no longer
precisely known. These sensitive
cultural artifacts remain as a
commanding reminder of the past.
However, a number of disparities
experienced by Native Americans
persist today and are further
documented in the Housing Chapter.
Non-Native Americans began arriving to the Federal Way area in the 1860’s and started to capitalize on
the convenient water access for transporting timber. By the 1880’s about 50 homesteaders had filed
claims in the Greater Federal Way area5.
In 1883, the notable African American pioneers John and Mary Conna arrived at Federal Way and settled
on their 157-acre homestead near the present location of the King County Aquatic Center on SW
Campus Drive6.
1 Treaty of Medicine Creek, 1854; Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, https://goia.wa.gov/tribal-
government/treaty-medicine-creek-1854
2 Bryan Newland (2022), Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report; U.S. Department of the
Interior
3 Bryan Newland (2022), Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report; U.S. Department of the
Interior
4 Bryan Newland (2022), Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report; U.S. Department of the
Interior
5 Dan Caster (2008), Images of America Federal Way; Historical Society of Federal Way
6 Helen Lacy (1998) African American Pioneers John and Mary Conna Settle in Federal Way area in 1883; History
Link Essay 262
https://www.historylink.org/File/262#:~:text=Horace%20Cayton%2C%20the%20prominent%20newspaper,%2C%2
0restaurants%2C%20and%20public%20conveyances.
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John Conna was born into slavery in Texas, and enslaved until age
20 and migrated to New Orleans and “obtained his liberty” there
serving in the Union Army, enlisting in an all-Black regiment and
taking part in Civil War battles7. John Conna became a central
figure in the early history and development of Washington state
after arriving with his wife, Mary, and their children.
According to the prominent newspaper publisher Horace Cayton,
John Conna was credited with framing and lobbying for the Public
Accommodations Act of 18908. The Act entitled all citizens,
including persons of color, to civil and legal rights such as access to
accommodations at inns, theaters, restaurants, and public
conveyances. John Conna’s legacy is significant to many across the
community; with calls to actively recognize and honor his impact
and influence on the development of what is now Federal Way.
By the 1920s, Federal Highway 99 was complete, linking the
community to the economic centers of Seattle and Tacoma, and suggesting a name for the young
community. The name Federal Way was first used in 1929 when five existing schools consolidated
operations into School District #210 and planned construction of Federal Way High School next to
Highway 99.
The Harding School, which opened in
1920 and was off and on used as a
school through the 1940s. In the
event of school closure, the building
has served as a meeting place for
clubs, a private residence, and several
churches. The Harding School is
currently being operated as the
Federal Way Bethel Baptist Church.
There are a number of historic sites
and buildings from that time can still
be found throughout the community
to this day. See the “Places to
Explore” map, courtesy of the
Historical Society of Federal Way.
7David Beekman (2022), Once enslaved, this man helped build Tacoma; his great-granddaughter wants you to
know him; The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-woman-on-mission-to-put-ex-enslaved-ancestor-
who-helped-build-tacoma-back-on-the-
map/#:~:text=Born%20in%201843%20in%20San,articles%20later%20in%20the%201800s .
8 Helen Lacy (1998) African American Pioneers John and Mary Conna Settle in Federal Way area in 1883; History
Link Essay 262
Portrait of John Conna,
Courtesy of Douglas Q. Barnett
Places to Explore Map
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Federal Way
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One of the oldest unaltered buildings in the
Federal Way area was Brooklake Community.
Originally built as a tavern and inn named Wagon
Wheel Inn, it was later operated as a speakeasy
and brothel before being closed by the county
sheriff. In the 1940s it was sold to local residents
and used by various clubs for fairs, entertainment,
and flower shows. The Brooklake Community
Center grounds and buildings are now owned by
the City of Federal Way.
Camp Kilworth is also a historic site of local and
regional importance. Located northeast of Dash
Point State Park the picturesque property
overlooking Puget Sound was utilized as a Boy Scout
Camp and hosted generations of youth from Federal Way and Tacoma to learn outdoor and nature skills
in the camp’s forest and 1935 Rotary Lodge (pictured below). A variety of camps and community events
for occupied the site for over 80 years.
By the end of the 1950s, the community featured a number
of housing areas and a 10-block commercial district with a
shopping center and family-oriented theme park. During the
1960s, residential development continued, providing homes
to Boeing engineers and Weyerhaeuser executives. Retail
growth followed, including the construction of SeaTac Mall
(now The Commons at Federal Way) in the mid-1970s.
The popular Puget Sound area and booming regional
economy propelled rapid retail and dense residential growth
in Federal Way, creating significant changes in the
community during the 1970s and 1980s. Desiring controlled,
quality growth and community identity, Federal Way citizens
organized to form what was then Washington's sixth largest
city, incorporating in February of 1990.
Brooklake Community Center, circa 1989.
Courtesy of the Historical Society of Federal Way
CAMP KILWORTH PRESERVED
On August 25, 2022 Camp Kilworth was
officially recognized as the city’s first
historic site by the King County
Landmarks Commission. Since its first
attempt to be sold in 2001, local residents
and advocates have sought to maintain
the property as a camp and natural open
space for the community and coastal
wildlife. In 2016 after the property
changed hands, the Kilworth
Environmental Education Preserve (KEEP),
a neighborhood nonprofit, was born to
chart a new direction for the property.
In March 2022, the nearly 30-acre coastal
forest was purchased by Forterra, the
state's largest land conservation
nonprofit. Forterra and the YMCA of
Greater Seattle have their sights on using
the area for environmental education,
conservation, and historic significance for
the community with an emphasis on
connecting all youth, especially BIPOC
communities, with nature at Camp
Kilworth.
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Post Federal Way Incorporation
Following incorporation, Federal Way
has continued to grow and diversify.
Once a city with a population of
67,0009 people, now exceeds over
101,00010. A depiction of the
demographic shift in race and ethnicity
from 1990-2020 is displayed in table 1
and table 2 below.
Although Federal Way is not unique
within the South King County
subregion to experience rapid
demographic shifts in within the city
among age, family size, race, ethnicity,
backgrounds and country of origin.
The Federal Way Public School system
has identified over 104 languages
spoken among students within the
district11.
The City of Federal Way recognizes the
significant role arts and culture play in
promoting and sustaining a vibrant
community. The Arts Commission was
initiated shortly following city
incorporation in 1991 and is made up
of a group of nine dedicated
volunteer members appointed by the
City Council. The Art Commission is
charged with developing and
overseeing the city's various
programs and provide
recommendations to the City Council
on all areas of the arts, including the
fine arts, literary, performing, visual
and cultural.
In 1993, the Arts Commission
embarked on the process of creating
Alive in the Arts, Federal Way’s first
and only Community Cultural Plan.
9 1990 Census
10 2020 Census
11 “About Federal Way Public Schools / District Profile.” Accessed November 8, 2022.
https://www.fwps.org/page/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fwps.org%2Fsite%2Fdefault.aspx%3FPageID%3D2612.
Table 2: Percentage of Population by Ethnicity, 1990-
2020 City of Federal Way
85%
66%
54%
39%
3.3%
7.5%
14%
20%
12%
28%32%41%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1990 2000 2010 2020
Black,
Indigenous,
and People
of color,
Non-
Hispanic
Hispanic of
Any Race
White Only,
non-
hispanic
Table 1: Percentage by Race, 1990-2020 City of Federal
Way Federal Way
87%
69%
58%
41%
4%
8%
10%
14%
1%
1%
1%
1%
7%
12%
14%
15%
0%1%
3%
6%
0%5%
7%
12%
1%5%8%12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
1990 2000 2010 2020
Other Race
Two or More
Native
Hawaiian/Paci
fic IslanderAsian
American
Indian/Alaska
n NativeBlack/African
American
White
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Continued support for the arts was memorialized with the adoption of Ord. 94-217, establishing a
source of public art funding for the creation and placement of art in project design and public places.
Among many of the ongoing
programs and community
events put on and supported
by the Art Commission, the
utility box murals actively add
color and beauty to the streets
and corners throughout
Federal Way. Public art
installations can be found
across city buildings, facilities,
parks and highly visited areas
such as the Federal Way
Transit12.
Over the years, the City has
invested in several venues that
offer opportunities to
experience and participate in
arts and cultural activities. In 2003, the City opened the doors to the Federal Way Community Center
and later coined the slogan It All Happens Here, as the facility has much to offer.
The Federal Way Community Center hosts camps,
recreation classes and programing that cater to all ages,
and abilities. There are programs specifically designed to
remove barriers and be inclusive to people with all
abilities, including the monthly Cultures & Craft Classes
and Friendship Theater.
A major milestone for Federal Way was the creation of the
Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC)
that opened in August of 2017. This City
facility is guided by the mission “to advance,
enhance and enrich performing arts in
Federal Way, ensuring the Performing Arts
& Event Center is a dynamic regional anchor
at the city center with high-quality
programs, exceptional service, and
education in the arts for youth in our
community.” The PAEC is located in the
12 Public Art Collection, http://media.itallhappenshere.org/ArtBook-20b//mobile/index.html#p=1
Federal Way Community Center
Performing Arts and Event Center
Public Art Collection Map
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heart of the City Center. See Chapter 7: Centers for more details about capitalizing on the facility for
Downtown Revitalization.
Goals and Policies
Historic resources offer a way to connect with the City’s past and provide a sense of continuity with the
present. Community leaders, professionals, and volunteer organizations, including the Federal Way
Historical Society, continue to be dedicated advocates to promoting and preserving the elements that
provide opportunities for education and reflection, enhance the community’s character, and enrich the
quality of life for residents and visitors. The following goals and policies are intended to recognize the
value of remembering and honoring the past.
Historic Preservation
ACHP G1 Capture, Preserve, and Shape Federal Way’s History
The land is part of who we are, bridging the past, present, and future. The vistas, artifacts and stories of
historic significance are fragile and vulnerable to becoming lost and forgotten without sufficient and
proper attention. The following policies are designed to prevent the loss of artifacts from the past.
ACHP P1.1 Support the documentation, preservation, and conservation of artifacts, oral
histories, documents, photographs, ephemera, and historic structures relative to
cultural history of the Greater Federal Way area;
ACHP P1.2 Create, maintain, and expand databases and maps of current and possible historic
sites and landmarked sites within the Federal Way area.
ACHP P1.3 Work with property owners to identify historic and cultural resources that should be
considered for protection and consider the use of conservation districts to recognize
and sustain the character of well-established residential neighborhoods.
ACHP P1.4 Consult with local Tribes to apply appropriate protections to address avoidance of
impacting sensitive cultural resources during site development.
ACHP P1.5 Work with Tribes to understand the legal framework and financial responsibilities
related to sensitive cultural resources.
ACHP G2. Promote public awareness and recognition of the value of past, historic resources and
sites
Sharing the past provides opportunities for reminiscing and reflection. Memories and pieces from the
past are meant to be shared. They encourage us to exist outside and beyond the present day and bring
people together. The following policies are designed to integrate the past into the current and future.
ACHP P2.1 Establish a community-informed program for naming public streets, city buildings,
and other infrastructure and facilities to remember and honor historical and
significant figures from the Federal Way area;
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ACHP P2.2 Identify opportunities to support and partner with historical, cultural, and arts
organizations to jointly preserve and/or utilize historic and cultural sites and
resources for education, enjoyment, and civic use;
ACHP P2.3 Promote opportunities for celebrating, preserving and sharing traditions throughout
the community;
ACHP P2.4 Work with local Tribes to respectfully acknowledge and continue to learn from the
past;
ACHP P2.5 Identify and inventory scenic areas and features within the City which contribute to
the overall enjoyment of the community for both residents and visitors;
ACHP P2.6 Evaluate opportunities to preserve and enhance scenic features whenever possible
in the development of public projects;
Arts & Culture
ACHP G3. Increase Art Presence in the City
As in any dynamic urban area, arts and culture contribute to a sense of place. Art brings people together
physically—at galleries, museums, performances, public spaces—and culturally, through its capacity to
tell a community's story, to remember the past, inspire reflection, and form connections. Increasing the
presence of art throughout Federal Way goes far beyond the physical presence of art, while still
important, it encapsulates community benefits from the outreach and engagement process, to
procurement, design, and the sparks ignited through meeting new people and sharing in the experience
that the presence of arts provide.
ACHP P3.1 Ensure highly visible and local destinations incorporate art installments, amenities
for performances, and elements for education and beautification such as but not
limited to wayfinding signage, gateway features, and informational markers;
ACHP P3.2 Increase the frequency and availability of temporary art installations and
placemaking opportunities, within public and private spaces and buildings
ACHP P3.3 Review/develop zoning and permitting incentives that actively encourage
developments to expand the diversity and quantity of art within the City;
ACHP P3.4 Ensure panelists involved in public art selection and procurement process are
representative of community diversity and that Federal Way heritage, history,
ethnic and cultural diversity are present in public art projects;
ACHP P3.5 Utilize the Arts as an inclusive and accessible tool for conducting City initiated
community outreach and engagement for City funded projects.
ACHP P3.6 Encourage volunteer opportunities within City programing around Arts and Culture.
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ACHP P3.7 Provide opportunities for arts, cultural, and historic preservation organizations to be
represented on City advisory committees.
ACHP P3.8 Encourage public agencies to incorporate art and design features on above grade
infrastructure;
ACHP P3.9 Consider pursing a creative district designation for Downtown Federal Way
ACHP G4. Support an Environment for Artists to Thrive
The ability to realize one’s full potential depends on far more than just the determination of an
individual, it is subject to the environment and systems for which they operate. Bringing people together
through art, culture and historic preservation will best be supported in a system where the creative
industry can prosper. The following polices are designed to identify areas of opportunity to support,
empower, and promote the artist, creative professionals and cultural organizations to flourish in Federal
Way.
ACHP P4.1 Continue to promote Federal Way as a welcoming and inclusive destination for
artists, creative professionals and cultural organizations through expanding
opportunities to showcase and spread awareness of the creative industry;
ACHP P4.2 Support community groups representing the diversity of cultures within the
community;
ACHP P4.3 Ensure diversity of art expression is available among public art installations and
venues to embrace a variety of artists, sites, disciplines and media;
ACHP P4.4 Support communication among artists, creative professionals, cultural organizations
and the business community to increase awareness and promote relationship
building including and not limited to, maintaining inventories and contact lists,
sharing of information, and hosting networking events;
ACHP P4.5 Identify opportunities to best serve the needs of artists and cultural organizations
including but not limited to proving affordable studio space and encouraging the
development of innovative work/live housing options in mixed-use areas;
ACHP P4.6 Consider evaluating and measuring the local economic impact from the creative
industry to further understand and appreciate the value of the art community;
Community Character
ACHP G5. Ensure Federal Way is an inclusive, welcoming place with a strong sense of community
pride
The following policies are designed to support building a reputation that better reflects reality, that
generates a sense of pride, encourages trust and promotes a community identity.
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ACHP P5.1 Promote a sense of community pride through a commitment to highlighting positive
attributes and focusing on the strengths and potential of the community;
ACHP P5.2 Continue to offer opportunities for cultural exchange and community building at
City sponsored events such as, Flavor of Federal Way and Red White & Blues
Festival, etc.;
ACHP P5.3 Expand programs, City-wide events, and signage that celebrate the City’s cultural
diversity and enlivens public spaces, builds community and enriches lives;
ACHP P5.4 Ensure city facilities and events are inclusive of the diverse cultures in the
community, including but not limited to the languages, culturally-appropriate food
and beverage (e.g. Halal, non-pork, vegetarian, vegan) and, accessibility;
ACHP G6. Promote an Identifiable City with Interesting Public Spaces
A reiterated desire is for Federal Way to be an identifiable city. The City limits of Federal Way is naturally
defined by the Puget Sound to the west, alternatively the north, south and east boundaries lack a
recognizable sense of arriving or exiting the city. This can be a challenge when trying to attract desired
developments and employers to the area. However, there is significant opportunity for promoting an
identifiable city through the built environment and the gathering spaces around. Wayfinding
complements the established destination by helping people know where they are and serving to
conveniently navigate to where they might want to go.
Design and upgrade indoor and outdoor public facilities to maximize the use for the public and enhance
the functions as community gathering places;
ACHP P6.1 Ensure that architectural design standards integrate features that reflect and
celebrate the historic and cultural context of the Federal Way;
ACHP P6.2 Expand community markers at City boundaries located at City limit lines, highly
traveled areas, and local destinations throughout the community;
ACHP P6.3 Promote and expand distinctive gateway features throughout the City establishing a
clear community signature;
ACHP P6.4 Expand the system of incentives, tools and supports that encourage investment in
and maintenance of public/private facilities;
ARCHP P6.5 Remove barriers for temporary events hosted at City facilities;
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