The Redmond City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting on August 4, 2025, focused on significant developments regarding the Redmond Town Center master plan. The council discussed a quasi-judicial item that involves a proposed development agreement for the infill of the Town Center, which includes both residential and commercial components.

Planning Manager David Lee introduced Senior Planner Alex Hunter, who outlined the details of the master plan. The proposed development will unfold in five phases, potentially adding between 670 to 930 residential units and approximately 55,000 square feet of new commercial retail space. The plan aims to maintain most of the existing shopping center while redeveloping specific areas, including the BJ's restaurant site and corners near the light rail station.

Notably, the development will include buildings up to 12 stories tall, made possible through the city's exceptional amenities program, which allows for increased height in exchange for community benefits. One of the key commitments is that 20% of the new residential units will be designated as affordable housing, aimed at households earning 60% of the area median income.

The council is set to hold a study session on this topic on September 23, followed by a tentative public hearing on October 21. Council members were encouraged to submit any questions regarding the development before the upcoming study session. The meeting concluded with a positive note, as council members expressed their appreciation for the team's efforts and wished each other a pleasant summer.