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Council signals support for Valley Floor TOD; AvalonBay, KCHA projects in permitting

Issaquah City Council Retreat · January 31, 2026
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Summary

Councilors flagged the AvalonBay–King County Housing Authority transit-oriented development as a council priority and asked staff to expedite matters that require council review while protecting the city from timing risks between private and subsidized components.

Issaquah — A transit-oriented development (TOD) pairing a private developer and King County Housing Authority drew focused attention at the council retreat as members sought to keep the project on a near-term construction timeline while protecting the city’s interests.

Staff said the private partner (AvalonBay) has submitted permits and expects to break ground midyear; KCHA’s schedule and funding timing remain subject to its…

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