Published May 1 2018
"This is Bellevue, Washington, where the world is welcomed. We believe our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting the past."
The introduction to the city's annual report includes these words, and the document highlights the near past, featuring coverage of milestones from 2017.
- completion of the circular promenade at Downtown Park;
- the 20-year anniversary of the Bellevue Aquatic Center;
- the opening of the Global Innovation Exchange in BelRed; and
- more big-league tech companies, including Amazon and China's Baidu, opening offices here.
Mayor John Chelminiak introduced the report at the annual state of the city address in front of the Bellevue Downtown Association on April 24.
Packed with colorful photos of events and programs, the 28-page document covers efforts by the city last year to build strong community, protect our natural resources, foster orderly growth, enhance our economic vitality and keep people moving.