Eva M.
Yelp
Kirkland Urban is still in its growing pains, having opened its first stores maybe a year ago. Some shops are opened, some shops have delayed opening due to COVID-19. Part two of the construction is still in progress including the movie theater. Some of the housing are occupied while Google is still building up their next offices. The current central focal point is just outside of QFC and Shake Shack, with some outdoor seating and a play fountain that changes colors at night. There is an abundance of parking underneath at the moment. I'm sure things will change when every commercial, residential, and businesses are opened. Officially, they will institute validated parking. As of now, the gates are left open, especially after COVID-19 shutdown. There will continue to be lots of complaints from long term residents accustomed to the old Kirkland Park Place, which was smaller, more approachable, with street level parking. I'm more of the variety that embrace new things to explore and consider Kirkland Urban to be a good improvement for the neighborhood.