Mayor Mike Poirier

Reimagine Wenatchee Master Plan

About:

The City of Wenatchee has engaged a consultant to develop the Reimagine Wenatchee Master Plan for the enhancement and redevelopment of the waterfront, downtown and warehouse district (Target Area).

The timing of the study and conversations are critical; the Target Area will change significantly in the coming years due to a variety of pending “Cornerstone” projects. Downtown and business stakeholders urged the City to begin a process to establish a new vision and master plan identifying strategic investments with special attention to implementation.

The Reimagine Wenatchee Master Plan will identify improvement opportunity areas, identify a prioritization list for these improvements, and ensure consistency with community visioning efforts. The overall goal is to increase economic vitality and enable a vibrant and sustainable live, work, and play environment.  

Target Area Map:  The Target Area for the analysis extends from Kittitas Street to 5th Street, and Chelan Street to the Columbia River.

For more information on the level of activity and investment in the target area, please click here to download a presentation form local developer and investor Rory Turner.

Cornerstone Projects:

1. Warehouse District along Columbia Street:  Historic warehouse district with underutilized and vacant spaces owned by private and public entities including the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority. This district has tremendous opportunity due to the building stock and proximity to downtown and the waterfront.
   
   
2. Mission/Kittitas Development:  A private/public partnership for a new multifamily development that will bring 200   multifamily units with two levels of underground parking to South Wenatchee.
   
   
3. Wenatchee Convention Center:  This facility will undergo a significant renovation to include adding additional   convention center space and activating the underutilized plaza along Wenatchee Avenue.
    Schematic Design Presentation
   
   
4. Riverfront Park Master Plan:  Riverfront Park is currently undergoing phase one of a multi-phased effort to enhance the park with new amenities, expanded trails and other improvements that support the ongoing growth of the waterfront and outdoor recreation.
   Development Plan
   Development Plan Appendix
   
   
5. Former PUD Headquarters:  Currently undergoing a master redevelopment process to convert this from the PUD   Headquarters to a private mixed-use development; this development has potential to serve as the new gateway   to downtown Wenatchee.
   Planning Report
   
   

Links and Documents:

Reimagine Wenatchee Target Area Master Plan (Final)
 Design & Implementation
 Funding/Looking Ahead
 Appendix

Work Session Presentation (07/18/24)
Part 1
 Part 2

Discovery Phase Summary
Discovery Phase Summary (booklet)

Discovery Meeting (09/26/23)
Development Meeting (11/01/23)
 Presentation

For more information on the Reimagine Master Plan process or to get involved, please email:
Laura Gloria
City Administrator
LGloria@WenatcheeWA.Gov

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