The city of Kenmore was recognized by the state with a “Smart Partnership” award for the Kenmore Village development.

The development includes The Spencer 68 Apartments and Lofts which will have more than 190 apartments as well as the LINQ Lofts and Flats which will have 94 apartments and 20,000 square feet of retail space leased to EvergreenHealth.

Restaurant space and affordable housing units are also included in the development.

Both projects are being constructed by MainStreet Property Group and are slated to be opened by the end of this year.

Kenmore will also be constructing a “Town Green” which will have a community center, park and retail slot and should be completed in early 2017.

According to a press release from the city, the award was given due to it “demonstrating innovative, thorough, and meaningful public participation; demonstrating tangible benefits to the community; achieving the community’s vision as articulated in the comprehensive plan; and demonstrating quality design and sustainable principles.”

For more information, see the Washington State Department of Commerce press release.