Eastgate Neighborhood Signage

The city is currently underway working to provide neighborhood signage for the Eastgate neighborhood in 2026. These new signs will reinforce Eastgate's distinct identity. Community input is critical throughout the design process, from initial direction and review of alternates to the final selection.

Eastgate neighborhood respondents overwhelmingly selected the naturalistic/nature-inspired rock sign design of the four options presented in a Spring 2026 survey. Respondents valued the neighborhood’s family-oriented nature and wooded feel, particularly its tree canopy.

Following this initial design direction, additional community input is now being sought as we prepare to kick off in mid-July with a follow-up community survey on the final design: seeking input on the font and lettering, as well as potential accompanying graphic.

Potential Locations

The signs will be at gateway locations to the more residential portion of Eastgate south of Interstate 90. Two locations on city-owned land have been tentatively identified.

South Location

Image of proposed sign location at 148th Ave SE and SE 45th Pl - looking northbound — 148th Avenue Southeast at Southeast 45th Place (northbound on 148th Avenue Southeast entering Eastgate)

Image of map showing proposed sign location at 148th Ave SE and SE 45th Pl

West Location

Image of proposed sign location at SE Newport Way just east of the intersection with Somerset Blvd SE - looking eastbound — Southeast Newport Way just east of the intersection with Somerset Boulevard (eastbound entering Eastgate)

Image of map showing proposed sign location at SE Newport Way at Somerset Blvd SE

Timeline and Process

Seeking initial design direction from the Eastgate community - March
Procure vendor with scope drafted per design direction - April
Conceptual sign design concept per initial community design direction - June
Community to vote on preferred choice of the three sign designs - July
Construction and Installation of signs - October/November

Design

As a result of the direction provided in the community design preference survey, these signs will be constructed as a large monument 'Grizzly Flats' rock. The Eastgate neighborhood name (and a potential accompanying graphic) will be sandblasted onto this rock.

Per the city’s neighborhood signage standards, these signs must use durable long-lasting materials. Additionally, the sign must comply with requirements dictating the size and height as well as other requirements such as vehicle sightlines and view triangles from driveways. Signs must be low-maintenance: easy to repair and clean, including removal of graffiti.

We welcome your general thoughts on the neighborhood signage by reaching out directly to the project manager.