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. The outcome of the BelRed Look Forward will be a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to the BelRed Subarea Plan that:

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.

See links below for materials on the recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment:

Engagement Opportunities

City Council review of the recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendment is anticipated in September. On June 20, 2024, the Bellevue 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. See planned schedule and links below for information on meeting times, agendas, and on how to provide comment.

Meetings and Events

The BelRed Look Forward CPA is updating policies and future land use designations within the BelRed Subarea Plan as part of the overall Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update planning process, which was launched by City Council on February 2022. This CPA is planned for adoption by September of 2024. Input on proposed policy moves can be given directly to Boards and Commission. See meeting times listed below and see Boards and Commissions webpages for more information and to learn how to provide comment.

Date	Meeting, Event, or Action Taken	Links
TBD	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.	Calendar
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.	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