The vision statement and guiding principles were developed through several years of dialogue and working with the community. The vision statement is an aspirational, forward-looking statement of what the community wants to be over the next 20 years. The guiding principles support the community’s vision, informing and directing the development of the subarea plan.

Vision Statement: Snoqualmie Valley and Northeast King County are characterized by strong rural communities where people and businesses are thriving, the natural environment and agricultural lands are conserved and protected, farms are preserved, the community is resilient to climate change, culture and history are celebrated, and services and programs are accessible to residents in a way that preserves rural character.

The guiding principles express the community’s sentiments around a range of community issues discussed during the planning process.

• Conserve and protect forests, rivers, lakes, and open spaces.
• Conserve and protect the subarea’s working farmlands by protecting agricultural lands and supporting local farmers, ranchers, and growers.
• Encourage, protect, and expand a range of housing choices for all.
• Promote economically sustainable local businesses across the subarea and support the business districts of the Fall City and Snoqualmie Pass Rural Towns.
• Preserve cultural and historic resources and landmarks.
• Enhance the relationship between King County and the Tribes by centering Tribal needs, land stewardship, and treaty rights.
• Retain rural character across the subarea, including in commercial areas and residential communities.
• Support transit and transportation options, including active transportation and recreation, consistent with rural levels of service.
• Support programs and services for youths, seniors, veterans, and others to build community connections.
• Promote communities that are resilient to natural hazards and climate change.