Civil Municipal - May 2024

construction permits. Another notable development in the pipeline, Lakepointe, will add up to 1,700 residential units, in addition to a significant degree (up to 1.3 million square feet) of commercial space. This Housing project is being developed on an existing rock quarry, and the heavy groundwork is being done now. There are also a few smaller-scale redevelopments planned along Wax Road and throughout the downtown area. All of these efforts will contribute to the goal of providing more attainable, affordable, and multi-family home options, reflecting the city’s recognition and direct efforts to provide housing options as the city continues to embrace growth. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT THAT SELLS ITSELF “Covington is a pretty strong place to do business,” exclaims Bolli. What he’s alluding to is the fact that the city doesn’t need to sell itself much to fill space.This is due to the substantial interest entities are showing toward the city’ potential, as well as the number of commercial brokers that have worked in the community for decades. “We have some property owners that are just exceptional,” Bolli tells us. “They truly do care about the community and filling spaces with business that can create synergy and do things right in the area.” Bolli notes that there exist two big manufacturing warehouses that have been granted permits to build in the general commercial zone, which lies just south of the town center. Those developers are looking for tenants to fill those spaces, although it sounds like they won’t have a hard time doing so. This will be an exciting reuse of space that is currently underutilized. Business development in Covington is happening naturally, with smaller businesses consistently continuing to move in. Illustrating this growth, the city just welcomed a Michaels craft store, and a Choose a remarkable provider! Covington Clinic South Primary Care, Pediatrics & Podiatry 425.690.3430 Lake Sawyer Clinic Primary Care 425.690.3425 Lake Wilderness Clinic Primary Care 425.690.3460 Lifestyle Medicine & Physical Therapy: Maple Valley & Covington 425.656.4006 PRIMARY CARE Specialty Services at Covington Clinic North ■ Audiology ■ Breast Center: Mammography & Dexa ■ Cardiology ■ Dermatology ■ Diabetes & Thyroid (Endocrinology) ■ Ear, Nose, Throat ■ Gastroenterology (GI) ■ General Surgery ■ OBGYN & Midwives ■ Pulmonology ■ Rheumatology SPECIALTY CARE Covington Clinic South Urgent Care 425.690.3435 Maple Valley Clinic Urgent Care 425.690.3465 For current wait times and to save your place in line, visit us at valleymed.org/wait-times . URGENT CARE 84 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05