# Issaquah City Planning Policy Commission November 12, 2026

The City of Issaquah Planning Policy Commission met on November 12, 2026, to review draft code amendments for through-block connections in Central Issaquah, part of the city’s Promoting Building Investment initiative. Staff proposed reorganizing circulation standards, adding flexibility to block lengths, and replacing standardized connection spacing with a map of targeted locations focused mainly in the Regional Growth Center. Commissioners discussed walkability, coordination with the street grid, public access, and whether a street or pedestrian connection would be more appropriate near the new City Hall. Several favored a street connection there, while also raising questions about the proposed connections’ likely use and their effects on development costs.

Discussion also covered design standards, landscaping and commercial activation, maintenance responsibilities, public easements, and possible flexibility for temporary connection termini or buildings extending over connections. Commissioners supported further research and examples on several design options; no formal vote or code adoption occurred. Staff will revise the draft for a public hearing scheduled for December 10, followed by Planning, Development and Environment Commission consideration on January 5 and City Council action scheduled for January 18. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Issaquah City Planning Policy Commission November 12, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ZQS2REABo) - City of Issaquah