Business View Civil & Municipal l November 2022

83 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 within the city for a couple of reasons. One is that low-impact development often feels more integrated, so there’s a look and feel that’s a little bit more natural. Also, these things that we build and construct, they become city assets for us, and so we want to make sure that we’re able to maintain those and keep those good and functioning in the long term.” None of the positive growth Covington is experiencing would be possible without the valuable partnerships that the city has come to rely on, including the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Covington Water, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, and King County Police Services. “A lot of our partners are the people that provide support to the city,” Lyons explains. “I would also add that the industry in general, our builders, our developers, our individual homeowners, it’s those folks that are stakeholders in the outcome of Covington. They are investing in Covington and they are our citizens.” Harbour Homes HarbourHomes.com Harbour Homes has been building single family new homes in the Seattle area for over three decades. We are dedicated to developing new homes and neighborhoods that reflect the natural beauty of the environment while providing innovative design and craftsmanship. Tour our model homes today and experience a dependable home builder committed to Quality, Choice & Value ™. COV INGTON, WASHINGTON