Redmond releases community indicators report results

Published 12:45 pm Monday, April 29, 2013

The City of Redmond has released its eighth annual Community Indicators report.

The report describes Redmond’s progress toward achieving its community vision as well as actions the city is taking to implement its Comprehensive Plan.

Among this year’s key findings is that Redmond continues to be a safe community. The most serious violent and property crimes fell by 14 and 11 percent, respectively, compared to 2011.

For the 10th consecutive year, Redmond reached a new high in the number of licensed businesses, at 5,635. There are 1,458 Redmond businesses that have held a Redmond business license for at least seven years.

Housing development activity increased in 2012, with most of the activity in downtown, where 568 new residences were permitted. Of all new permitted homes, 34 will be affordable according to Redmond’s affordable housing regulations.

Community events continue to be popular. An estimated 30,000 people participated in Redmond Lights, Derby Days and Eggstravaganza in 2012 — about 4,600 more than in 2011.

More information related to Redmond’s natural environment, community character, economy and more can be found inside this year’s report.

Redmond’s vision is to be a city with two vibrant urban centers — downtown and Overlake – and connected neighborhoods, providing high quality, responsive services to an engaged citizenry. The city publishes Redmond Community Indicators annually so the community and elected officials can assess the effectiveness of city policies in helping to achieve the community’s long-term vision and goals, as well as monitor Comprehensive Plan implementation.

The entire 2013 Redmond Community Indicators can be viewed at www.redmond.gov/CommunityIndicators.

For more information, comments or questions, contact Jeff Churchill at (425) 556-2492 or jchurchill@redmond.gov.