2009
Planning and Development

Comprehensive Plans
PowerPoint Presentation (PDF-300 kb)

Neighborhood Plans
PowerPoint Presentation (PDF-281 kb)

• State Growth Management Act and how it guides City-wide and neighborhood planning for the future
• Resident involvement in the planning process 
• Lakeview and Central Houghton Neighborhood Plan updates

2008
Neighborhood Community Building
Jim Diers Neighbor Power  

• Mapping your neighborhood
• Inspiring community building in Kirkland

2007
Leadership Training

• Effective listening
• Leading great meetings
• Decision-making tools
• Working with difficult people

2006
Neighborhood Associations

• Organizing a neighborhood association
• How to sustain a neighborhood association

2004–05
City Finance

• General Fund budget process

2003
Public Works

• Transportation
• Capital improvement program
• Neighborhood traffic control

2002
Planning and Development

• Growth management and regional planning
• Kirkland’s Comprehensive Plan
• Neighborhood plans
• Planning, land use and development
• Land use permitting and appeals

2001
City Hall 101—Kirkland’s Form of Government

• Finance and budget
• Planning
• Land use and development
• Traffic and transportation
• Public safety
• Parks and natural resources