In the 1980s, a developer had approval to build a traditional, enclosed mall, but went bankrupt. In 1992, the project appeared again, this time as a walkable, open-air retail district linked to the historic downtown street grid. The town center will eventually include 1.4 million square feet for office, retail, hotel space, a movie theater and a small performing arts space. A proposal for a housing development is now under review. The site also includes 44 acres for open space, a farmer's market and an historic house.
Some units have home offices connected to dwellings.
A similar new mixed-use project by the same developer is under construction just down the street. RiverTrail Villages, a walkable housing development with townhomes, single-family houses and apartments, is located near downtown on the edge of the Sammamish River and has easy access to the Sammamish River Trail, which connects to the regional trail system. Woodinville is focusing on creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown. The city has adopted design guidelines and a sign ordinance that aim to make the downtown commercial district more appealing. A new commercial development containing Top Foods and a movie theater has incorporated the new design guidelines and is emerging as a community gathering place.