[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 103 (Thursday, June 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E636-E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              VISTA FIELD

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                           HON. DAN NEWHOUSE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2022

  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exciting 
addition to Central Washington that has been years in the making.
  Vista Field, formally a municipal airport, is well on its way to 
becoming a vibrant and pedestrian-focused town center with 
neighborhoods and urban lifestyle amenities. The 103 acres of land will 
introduce 1,000 single-family homes, retail shops, restaurants, and 
entertainment to the growing community of Kennewick. The Port of 
Kennewick is celebrating this new addition to the community by hosting 
a grand opening celebration, today, where community members can be the 
first to see the new public amenities, such as a commercial plaza, 
pedestrian bridges, fountains, and ponds.
  Once completed, this new urban development is expected to bring in 
$51 million in infrastructure investments in addition to over 3,000 
jobs for our local community, contributing to a thriving local economy.
  Vista Field is a perfect example of the innovative projects that are 
possible when local leadership and community collaboration are at the 
forefront, and I am excited to see this project take form and bring new 
opportunities for everyone in our community to enjoy.

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