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Bothell launches ambassador program and walking tours as part of downtown plan outreach

City of Bothell Planning Commission · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported progress on the downtown subarea plan, including a 24-member ambassador work group, walking tours and photo-voice exercises. Early themes: concerns about development scale, parking and connectivity, gaps in bike/ped facilities, and opportunities for public-space activation.

City planning staff updated the Planning Commission on March 18 about engagement work for Bothell’s downtown subarea plan and the next steps toward a draft expected in July.

Staff said consultants and city staff recruited more than 40 volunteers for an ambassador work group and selected 24 members to represent people who live, work, study or visit downtown. The ambassadors completed photo-voice walking tours to catalog opportunities and problems; staff then held public…

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