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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:56:35 +0000

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Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:50:35 +0000

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By: Larry Cragun

Larry Cragun — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:23:13 +0000

Hi mixed_emotions, Genny wanted me to put this comment here for you. Larry - As a long-time member of the larger community of Issaquah and the greater Sammamish Plateau, it is important for Port Blakely Communities that all prosper. We thank you for your concern and willingness to express it here. For over a dozen years, we have worked closely with the planners, civic and business leaders to create a sustainable community in Issaquah Highlands that meshes well with old Issaquah, new Issaquah and the surrounding areas. We also appreciate the fact that the businesses we attract, like Central Market, look at the competitive environment, projected growth and need for more services. When a business makes a large investment, such as opening a new store, they are very careful. Overpopulating the retail sector serves no one, and is bad business. Adding a “new face” serves everyone by adding choice and competition to the mix, bringing better value and service to all residents.

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Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:20:56 +0000

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By: mixed_emotions

mixed_emotions — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:29:20 +0000

is anyone else but me concerned about the scale of central market and the other planned retail/commercial spaces? not only will traffic be a concern, but what about the potential impact on existing retail such as downtown issaquah, gilman village, and other areas? i feel that stores like apple market, pcc, trader joes, some restaurants, and existing strip malls stand to lose. the current high streets plan only introduces more of the same in the area (including sammamish).

better collaboration is needed between port blakely and the greater issaquah planning dept. don’t mean to be a downer, but i feel the need to have smaller and unique businesses that service the highlands in a dispersed fashion (within each subdivision) would be a better win/win.

how interesting would it be to have more walkable mixed-use neighborhood cafes/bakeries, breakfast/luncheonettes, pubs, news stands, boutiques, etc. - kind of like a network of villages embedded within the highlands neighborhoods (modeled like madrona, freemont, queen anne,etc.) a model like this would truly keep us on our feet and out of our cars and give highlands residents a better sense of pride.

am i alone in wanting something different and more suitable to to the supposed community ideals that northwesterners promote?

By: Issaquah Highlands Merchants Page » Blog Archive » Central Market in Issaquah Highlands - A Good Choice!

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:56:38 +0000

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