BelRed Look Forward

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In 2009, in anticipation of East Link light rail, the City Council adopted a new subarea plan and land use code for the BelRed area. The plan anticipated the transformation of the former industrial area into a series of vibrant, urban villages with abundant new green space, businesses and homes. Now, more than a decade later, with East Link largely done and Spring District construction well underway, the city is reviewing the plan and land use code to determine if they are achieving the BelRed vision.

On October 22, 2024, the City Council adopted the BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) through Ordinance No. 6810. The BelRed Subarea Plan was updated to:

reflects new information and changed circumstances,
strengthens implementation strategies,
increases capacity to meet new citywide housing and job targets, and
provides clear guidance to facilitate implementation including a Land Use Code Amendment, capital investments, partnerships, and development review.

Meetings and Events

Date	Meeting, Event, or Action Taken	Links
October 22, 2024	City Council Ordinance adopting the BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) (24-101918-AC) to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Bellevue pursuant to the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, and Chapter 35A.63 RCW; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.	Calendar
September 10, 2024	City Council Review of the recommended BelRed Look Foward Comprehensive Plan Amendment including amendments to the BelRed Subarea Plan policies and the Future Land Use Map. The City Council directed staff to return with an ordinance approving the BelRed Look Forward CPA as recommended by the Planning Commission with one modification.	Meeting Materials
June 20, 2024	Public Hearing Public Hearing on the Draft BelRed Look Foward Comprehensive Plan Amendment including amendments to the BelRed Subarea Plan policies and the Future Land Use Map. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the proposed comprehensive plan amendment to the City Council for adoption after holding a public hearing and receiving public comment.	Meeting Materials Notice of Recommendation and Public Hearing
May 22, 2024	Planning Commission Review full draft of the Subarea Plan with a focus on policies.	Meeting Materials
May 8, 2024	Planning Commission Review full draft of the Subarea Plan along with the Future Land Use Map.	Meeting Materials
April 24, 2024	Planning Commission Review recommended updates to the Vision and policies in the General, Housing, and Urban Design sections of the plan.	Meeting Materials
April 10, 2024	Planning Commission Reviewed recommended updates to policies in the Environment, Parks and Open Space, Transportation, and Implementation sections of the plan.	Meeting Materials
March 14, 2024	Transportation Commission Reviewed and recommended updates to Transportation policies to the Planning Commission.	Meeting Materials
March 12, 2024	Parks and Community Services Board Reviewed and recommended updates to Parks and Open Space policies to the Planning Commission.	Meeting Materials
March 7, 2024	Environmental Services Commission Recommended updates to Environmental policies to the Planning Commission.	Meeting Materials
March 6, 2024	Arts Commission Reviewed and recommended updates to Arts, Culture and Creativity policies to the Planning Commission.	Meeting Materials
February 28, 2024	Planning Commission Reviewed proposed updates to Land Use policies and future land use designations.	Meeting Materials
February 14, 2024	Planning Commission Reviewed updates to citywide land use designations.	Meeting Materials
February 13, 2024	Parks and Community Services Board Reviewed proposed updates to Parks and Open Space policies.	Meeting Materials
February 1, 2024	Environmental Services Commission Reviewed proposed updates to Environmental policies.	Meeting Materials
February 1, 2024	Final Environmental Impact Statement Published	Environmental Review Web Page
January 20, 2024	Policy Open House Come to Jing Mei Elementary from 10 am - 1 pm to review policy moves, talk with a planner and provide input.	Register
December 13, 2023	Planning Commission Reviewed policy moves related to Cultural and Community Connections and Land Use and Urban Form.	Meeting Materials
September 27, 2023	Planning Commission Reviewed policy moves related to Open Space and Natural Systems.	Meeting Materials
February 22, 2023	Planning Commission Reviewed project scope of work.	Meeting Materials
May 22, 2018	Open House BelRed Major Projects
January 22, 2018	City Council Study Session Initial Briefing and Q&A	Meeting Materials