Bellevue’s beautiful landscapes and thoughtful planning continue to satisfy residents. Eight out of ten residents believe that Bellevue is doing a good job of creating a healthy natural environment that supports their personal health and well-being, as well as healthy living for current and future generations. Bellevue remains a “City in a Park” with easy access to trails and green spaces. A majority of residents feel that Bellevue is planning for growth in ways that will add value to their quality of life. Development services are convenient and user-friendly, with ninety-nine percent of permits now applied for online. Key utilities indicators have also met or exceeded targets.
The below indicators were collected by staff subject matter experts, after an in-depth review of each Strategic Target Area (STA). The review process included an examination of the STA description and the desired outcomes defined therein, the identification of a well-rounded set of relevant performance metrics, and an analysis of year-over-year data trends and performance against target. For more information about Bellevue's vision for a High-Quality Built or Natural Environment, click here.
| Key Performance Indicators | 2017 Actual | 2018 Actual | 2019 Actual | 2019 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of households living within one-third mile walking distance of park or trail access point | 73% | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Percent of businesses who rate City of Bellevue development services related to permitting and licensing as better than other cities and towns | 49% | N/A | 50% | 60% |
| Percent of development services permits applied for online | 85% | 98% | 99% | 85% |
| Acres of park and open space per 1,000 population | 19.2 | 19 | 18.6 | 20 |
| Percent of residents who agree or strongly agree that Bellevue is doing a good job planning for growth in ways that will add value to residents' quality of life | 72% | 72% | 67% | 80% |
| Percent of residents who believe Bellevue's public parks and park facilities appearances are good or excellent | 95% | 94% | 97% | 95% |
| Key Community Indicators: High-Quality Built and Natural Environment Performance | 2016 Results | 2017 Results | 2018 Results | 2019 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of residents who agree or strongly agree that Bellevue is doing a good job of creating a healthy natural environment that supports healthy living for current and future generations | 88% | 82% | 85% | 80% |
| Percent of residents who agree or strongly agree that Bellevue's environment supports their personal health and well-being. | 88% | 84% | 89% | 85% |
| Percent of residents who somewhat or strongly agree Bellevue can rightly be called a "City in a Park" | 68% | 65% | 73% | 68% |