Enumclaw, Washington

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 ENUMCLAW, WASHINGTON on Cole’ festival during the summer months, filling the main street with live music and local vendors, complete with a firepit area for attendees to relax and enjoy. Showcasing buildings from the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, downtown Enumclaw offers a sense of rural small-town charm. As to why the city encourages new buildings to be designed to blend with the existing surroundings, Molinaro offers, “We are trying to preserve the character of those buildings for future generations, to maintain that type of small town feel that our core area projects. It’s important when we look at some land that’s on that street to encourage buildings to maintain that character, and to maintain that heritage that has been left to us to watch after.” Along with promoting the many attractions, Enumclaw continues efforts to position itself as not only a stopover, but as a destination. Molinaro recounts, “The previous Mayor really initiated the Tourism Committee to be able to EXPERIENCE THE WONDER Escape to Washington's largest ski resort for a winter you'll never forget. Crystal Mountain offers 2,600 acres of skiable terrain, scenic gondola rides, and mountaintop dining featuring stunning views of Mount Rainier. Bring the whole family and experience the wonder of the alpine year-round. Learn more at crystalmountainresort.com