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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE/RIVER-TO-RAILROAD (BB/RR) AREA?

The BB/RR is the area between the Blue Bridge (SR-395) and the Cable Bridge and the Columbia River to the BNSF Railroad mainline tracks (maps of the BB/RR area are provided on a link to this city webpage). The BB/RR has been identified in Kennewick's comprehensive plan as a subarea or distinct district worthy of special planning attention.

The BB/RR area is composed of 7 distinct neighborhoods including Columbia Drive, and the auto dealers and commercial services along it, Duffy's Pond and the approach to Clover Island, the mobile home parks and residential developments along the levy leading to Columbia Park and south of Columbia Drive, and the numerous salvage, warehouse, and trucking businesses along the railroad tracks.

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WHAT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PLANNING PROCESS?

The purpose of the Bridge-to-Bridge/River-to-Railroad (BB/RR) Revitalization Plan is to create a short and long-term strategy for the BB/RR area and its 7 distinct neighborhoods for the next 1-20 years. The plan will serve as a statement of the city's commitment and direction for these areas and as a resource for property owners, businesses, and residents.

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WHY NOW?

Recent development within the BB/RR area include the:

  1. completion of the series of roundabouts between SR-240 and SR-395 that define a new western gateway to the district and city;
  2. the Port of Kennewick's acquisition of the properties surrounding Duffy's Pond and the potential this provides for the Port to develop a new eastern gateway to the district and city; and
  3. the Port's acquisition of some frontage commercial properties between Duffy's Pond and Columbia Drive and the potential this provides for the development of new mixed uses that will connect the riverfront with the downtown.

These developments provide the momentum and opportunity to create and implement a revitalization strategy for the BB/RR area.

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HOW WILL THE BB/RR PLANNING PROCESS WORK?


The planning process will extend over the next 12 months during which there will be public workshops, open houses, and ultimately, a mail-out/phone-back survey on final proposals, costs, and financing methods. We will publish the dates for these events on the city website www.ci.kennewick.wa.us so that you may continue to participate.

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WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?


We need your opinions concerning existing conditions, behaviors, priorities and other particulars concerning the BB/RR area in order to initiate our analysis and planning work. In short, this is an opportunity for you to help shape this area of our city. The most valuable insight on the pro's and con's of this area comes from those who live, work, shop and play there.

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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?


There are several ways you can get involved.  There are workshops scheduled for each neighborhood within the BB/RR area as well as citywide workshops.  The schedule for the workshops can be found here. You can also be notified of upcoming meetings, workshops and surveys by signing up here, emailing your contact information to cedinfo@ci.kennewick.wa.us or calling

(509) 585-4275.

 
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