The Planning Work Program (PWP) is a document prepared by the City of Kirkland that serves as a blueprint for the city's development over the next three years. It seeks to explore innovative solutions, including the potential for inclusionary zoning and the optimization of “middle housing”—a category that encompasses townhouses, duplexes, and other forms of multi-family dwellings.

The City of Kirkland must comply with new state housing mandates.

The initial focus is on achieving minimum compliance with these mandates.

Public engagement is a priority throughout the process.

A second briefing with draft code amendments will follow in February 2025.