Ok, so maybe we’re all sick of inauguration-themed anything, but it seemed an appropriate title for the first in my series on Seattle area neighborhoods. periodically, I will talk to an actual resident (sometimes even more than one of them!), in an actual Seattle area neighborhood, and find out what the scoop is. What do they love, what do they hate. Obviously not a scientific sampling, but it may prove interesting, nonetheless.
This first feature is about fabulous Federal Way, Washington - home of Kevin Henry, just about the coolest Cultural and Communications Program Coordinator the City of Bellevue could ever hope to have. I asked him a few questions about life in his neck of the woods, and below is what he had to share with me.
I asked Kevin a variety of questions about his neighborhood, and here is a bit of what he had to say about Federal Way. When I asked him what his favorite things are about the neighborhood, he mentioned the fact that they neighborhood is quite, conveniently located and has good shopping. On the downside, it looks like some folks need to put a little more work into curb appeal if they want to bring values up a bit. Read on to see Kevin’s full answers.
What are your favorite things about living in Federal Way?
Favorites: the neighborhood is quiet, no noise really, but near shopping, restaurants, the Commons Mall. It’s a nice happy medium.
What made you choose your neighborhood when you first moved there?
We liked the quiet, but also being near everything we need. We are also just 10 miles from the airport, which is nice because we have friends and family members coming through quite a bit.
What are your favorite things to do right in your neighborhood?
Go out eating, go the movies, and enjoys the parks. There is a nice, diverse selection of eateries here. The parks are nice and well kept. The Commons is a decent mall.
How long do you see yourself living in the neighborhood?
I think we could see staying here at least 5-10 more years.
As someone who has lived in the neighborhood, what advice would you give to someone thinking of moving there?
Try to talk to neighbors and get a sense of how long people have lived there and what they think of the area. Our neighbors have lived here for 23 years which must mean they like it.
What would you change about the neighborhood if you could?
Get some people on certain blocks to clean up their front lawns. Certain blocks are a bit ghetto-ish. (Not ours though).
Please share any other thoughts you’d like to about your neighborhood.
I like the feel of suburbia without feeling detached from the urbanish city feel found just 5 miles away. It’s a happy medium.
