Develop and Do Business
Businesses choose Overlake in part because of its unparalleled proximity to the world’s biggest names in software and digital media.
• Home to tens-of-thousands of highly-educated, highly-paid employees
• Home to global technology and entertainment firms such as Microsoft and Nintendo
Overlake attracts people from around the world, and is the third-largest jobs center in Puget Sound, with about 46,000 jobs. The density and diversity of people in Overlake helps businesses thrive.
Over time, Overlake will continue to help meet community shopping, recreation, civic, cultural, entertainment and employment needs; provide attractive and safe places to live; and provide transportation options that connect people to Overlake and the region.
Zoning & Incentives
Zoning regulations in Overlake Village reward quality urban design, innovation, and sustainability and include an incentive program that allows applicants to reach up to 12 stories in some locations. The zoning code allows a range of land uses including mixed-use, residential, retail, office, and hotels.