City Council Vision

Bellevue 2035 – The City Where You Want To Be
Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength.
We embrace the future while respecting our past.

The City Council Vision, with three-year priorities in strategic target areas, guides the City of Bellevue's policy and budget. In May 2021, the council unanimously adopted this update of the 20-year vision originally adopted in 2014.

The current vision features priorities for 2021 to 2023, which continue strategic efforts already underway, while including new work and considerations in response to the community’s evolving needs. We track how well we're advancing the vision at Strategic Target Areas Performance. 

• 2021-23 Priorities
• 2018-20 Priorities
• 2016-17 Priorities
• 2014-15 Priorities Accomplished
• Original Council Vision and Priorities (2014-15)

Seven Strategic Target Areas:

 

Economic
Development

Bellevue business is global and local.

 

Transportation and Mobility

Transportation is both reliable and predictable. Mode choices are abundant and safe.

 

High Quality Built & Natural Environment

From a livable high-rise urban environment to large wooded lots in an equestrian setting, people can find exactly where they want to live and work.

 

Bellevue: Great Places Where You Want To Be

Bellevue is a place to be inspired by culture, entertainment and nature.

 

Regional Leadership & Influence

Bellevue will lead, catalyze and partner with our neighbors throughout the region.

 

Achieving Human Potential

Bellevue is a caring community where all residents enjoy a high quality of life.

 

High Performance Government

People are attracted to live here because they see that city government is well managed.