Mill Creek Town Center

Mill Creek owns the distinction of being the first planned residential community in the Puget Sound area. In the seventies, a Japanese company bought a large tract of land, built the infrastructure and golf-course, and successfully sold a large number of lots to builders. Such developments now are commonplace, but at the time it was radical for the Puget Sound region.

Over time, the population of the area has grown, and Mill Creek became the darling of Snohomish County. With growth came increased commercial activity, and the City partnered with a developer to create a large vacant parcel it designated as a Town Center. We stepped in at this point, bringing a relationship with Central Market, considered one of the finest local grocery store operators. The momentum created was contagious, and within five years the entire Town Center is built out.

Mill Creek Town Center is a signature development, incorporating many New Urbanism ideas to create an inviting shopping and living experience. For the cooperative effort of the City and our development team at Wakefield Properties, we were honored with a 20/20 Vision award.

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