Community Characteristics Description
Nestled in forests that are nurtured by waters draining to Puget Sound and the Salish Sea, Normandy Park is a testament to the ideals of safe and stable residential neighborhoods and the integration of the natural environment into the everyday lives of residents.
The residential character of Normandy Park, coupled with surrounding open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas are major components of the city's character, and it is essential that they be preserved.
Residents, businesses, and stakeholders envision Normandy Park’s built environment growing as an extension of what it is today, with thoughtful additions to the housing, commercial, and institutional parts of the community which support walkable access to services, a more vital and fiscally balanced economy, and attractive, affordable housing options for the community’s increasingly diverse needs. All of this is reflective of Normandy Park’s role as a beacon of abundance in South Sound communities.
Residents support the preservation of the city’s forested, park-like character through its open space and natural areas. Enhancement of the city’s shorelines, streams and critical areas is also a priority, improving the beauty and biodiversity of such areas, including salmon runs.
Whether for work, for daily needs or for recreation, residents envision being able to move about easily and enjoyably using a well-maintained network of roads, streets and trails designed appropriately for each service area, as well as for transit.
Together, the residents, businesses, and stakeholders of Normandy Park pledge to work towards a future that preserves the city’s safe, healthy, scenic, and slow-paced character, while enhancing its natural environment, economic vitality, and overall quality of life.