People Kirkland is a vibrant, attractive, and welcoming place to live, work, play, and visit. Safe, walkable, bikeable, and friendly neighborhoods are connected to each other and to thriving commercial centers that provide jobs and services, schools, parks, and our scenic waterfront. Civic engagement, equity, and diversity are highly valued.
The Basics Learn more about the Comprehensive Planning process. Understand common planning terms. View a timeline of the Comprehensive Plan.
Transportation and Infrastructure Kirkland is a vibrant, attractive, and welcoming place to live, work, play, and visit. Safe, walkable, bikeable, and friendly neighborhoods are connected to each other and to thriving commercial centers that provide jobs and services, schools, parks, and our scenic waterfront. Civic engagement, equity, and diversity are highly valued.
Community & Commerce Kirkland is a vibrant, attractive, and welcoming place to live, work, play, and visit. Safe, walkable, bikeable, and friendly neighborhoods are connected to each other and to thriving commercial centers that provide jobs and services, schools, parks, and our scenic waterfront. Civic engagement, equity, and diversity are highly valued.
Vision Statement and Guiding Principles The City of Kirkland’s Vision Statement and Guiding Principles express the community's aspirations, values, and priorities for how we want to be now and in the future as a livable, welcoming, sustainable, resilient, and connected community.