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Every great city has a signature place that serves as a destination, an icon for the city, and a catalyst for economic growth. The Downtown Park creates a place for community members to gather and celebrate. It is a vibrant community space that encourages special events, arts, music and fun. The enhanced pedestrian environment in and around the park stimulates economic activity in the neighborhood. The park serves everyday uses for the Downtown neighborhood, as well as provide space for special cultural events and performances for the entire community. More details at redmond.gov/DowntownPark Park Open 2018 Master Plan Complete 2015 Design 2015 – 2016 Construction 2017 – 2018 Document Last Updated: October 2018 Raised lawn, deck and trees—Play, meet friends and people watch Fountains of water jets—Fun for the kids! Buoyant—The park’s most iconic art feature, is also a pavilion with a water wall for commissioned light shows. It can be used as a stage for performances and on a daily basis for shelter from the sun or rain. Gardens and trees—Relax in the greenery Plaza—Enjoy performances, festivals and events Dining grove—Bring a bite to eat under the trees Restrooms and drinking fountain Redmond’s Downtown Park Location: 16101 Redmond Way, between Redmond Way and Cleveland Street (bordered by 161st Ave NE on the west and The Stone House restaurant on the east). Contact: Carolyn Hope, [EMAIL REDACTED], [PHONE REDACTED] Expenditures Master plan $0.6M Acquisition and relocation $20.9M Demolition and restoration $0.75M Design and construction $18.9M Total $41.2M Revenues General fund $6.3M Real estate excise tax $7.7M Impact fees $15.2M Business tax $7.5M WA Dept of Commerce grant $2.95M Miscellaneous (County levy, rent, etc.) $1.55M Total $41.2M Project Costs: The City of Redmond assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or gender, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. For more information about Title VI, please visit redmond.gov/TitleVI. 无歧视声明可在本市的网址 redmond.gov/TitleVI 上查阅 I El aviso contra la discriminación está disponible en redmond.gov/TitleVI.