Local Services is working to help guide the future of the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River area and is looking to members of the community for help.

The county is creating a subarea plan to help guide development and investments for the next 20 years in this area. Planners will work with members of the community to develop a vision and include policies to help the community and us achieve that vision. The goal is to make real, equitable improvements in quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and plays in this area.

The plan will cover the rural area that lies east of Renton and Kent and north of Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond. It extends east. It features low, rolling hills and several lakes in the west, while the eastern part is in the Cascade Range—including parts of the Forest Production District and part of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

  • Plan topics:
  • Land use and zoning
  • Housing and human services
  • Environment
  • Parks, open space, and cultural resources
  • Transportation
  • Services and utilities
  • Economic development

Over the past nine months, county planners have been collecting information about the area. Now they want to hear from community members. Whether you live, work or play in the unincorporated Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River area, your voice is essential to shaping the future of this community. There are several ways to share your feedback and stay connected:

Join us for our kick-off open house event:

  • WHAT: Greater Maple Valley Subarea Plan Open House event
  • WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26, 5:30–8 p.m.
  • WHERE: Hobart Community Church, 27524 SE 200th Street, Maple Valley

If you have questions or would like to organize a meeting about the subarea plan, email subareaplanning@kingcounty.gov or call 206-477-3800.