A public market in Federal Way could boost the city’s economy, bring in retail tax revenue, build community connections and put the city on the map, initial results from a feasibility study show.

The Federal Way Public Market nonprofit contracted with world-renowned public market developer Aaron Zaretsky and experienced public market architect Mark Ernst for a feasibility study, using funds allocated by the state.

On May 23, Zaretsky and Ernst presented their initial findings during one of many community conversations to come.

After acquiring as much community input as possible, Zaretsky and Ernst will share their final feasibility study results with the Federal Way Public Market team in July.

The consultants found that a public market in Federal Way could be both highly successful

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