Neighborhood character is as important as density

We bought a starter home (1000 sq ft) in Canyon Park in 1980. Moved after 2 kids to upsize (3100 sq ft) In Redmond. In 2021 I moved to a small house (1600 sq ft) in Maywood hills, Bothell. I think future families and singles will want neighborhood character to be as important as density. Bothell has many unique attributes to shape a community village character. The old Anderson school and Northshore pool were re-developed not demolished. The Ranch “drive in” is iconic, Main Street hosts community events. my neighborhood has 4 walkable schools (2 public, 2 private) and 4 churches, sometimes you can hear the band at Pop Keeny field.

Bothell has many neighborhoods of modest homes on small lots. Require/incentivize developers to build affordable small homes, duplexes up to sixplexes for community village neighborhoods. Currently they’re going the opposite direction with luxury condos & big houses. Tall & dense apartments/condos have a place near transit hubs and busy streets.