IMAGINE DES MOINES 2044

The City of Des Moines is continuing work on the Comprehensive Plan 2024 periodic update. Like many other local cities, the targeted completion date has been extended. 

Recently, the King County Affordable Housing Committee reviewed the draft Housing Element of the Plan and praised much of the work and policy development that has taken place, stemming from the efforts to produce and adopt a Housing Action Plan. The Committee also pointed out some opportunities for the City to further align the draft with the County wide Planning Policies document.  

Next, the City has contracted with the firm Fehr & Peers to perform the work necessary to update the Transportation Element of the Plan. 

Staff reviewed the Introduction, Healthy Des Moines, Conservation and Environment, Capital Facilities, Utilities and Public Services, and the Parks and Recreation elements with the City Council at the April 3, 2025 Study Session. Copies of these drafts can be found on the “New Draft Elements” tab.

Staff is preparing to take drafts of the Economic Development, North Central Neighborhood, Marina District, and Pacific Ridge elements to City Council on May 1, 2025. Copies of these drafts can be found on the “New Draft Elements” tab. 

Drafts of the Land Use and Housing elements are anticipated to go to Council on June 5, 2025.

Council packets and video can be accessed from the Council Meeting Center.