Published February 28 2024
A signature crossing over Interstate 405 being designed for the Grand Connection makes the front page of the Winter-Spring issue of It’s Your City, which is going to residential and business addresses in Bellevue this week. Mayor Lynne Robinson's unprecedented third consecutive election by the City Council is also on page 1 of the resident newsletter.
The Grand Connection, still being planned, will be 1.5 miles of interconnected public spaces between Meydenbauer Bay Park downtown and the Eastrail in Wilburton where people will be able to walk, roll, play, relax, gather, eat and shop. The city is inviting input on the design of the crossing over I-405.
Also featured in It's Your City are:
- Police body cameras: Now equipped with body cameras and new, improved tasers, Bellevue police officers are bolstering transparency, accountability and safety among residents.
- Housing Accord Program: As court filings for evictions double in King County, the Bellevue Conflict Resolution Center is offering other ways for landlords and tenants to settle rent and other disputes through its new voluntary program.
- Arts generate $54 million: Bellevue’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $54 million in economic activity in 2022, with the typical arts event attendee spending $49.07 here excluding the cost of admission, more than $10 above the national average.
- Council Corner column from Councilmember John Stokes: Councilmember Stokes reflects on how people are at the heart of Bellevue’s planning efforts, whether it’s council priorities, the comprehensive plan or the 2025-26 budget.
It's Your City comes out three times a year. The next issue will come out in the summer. If you have questions or comments, please contact us. And for more information on Bellevue’s coordinated communications program, please visit our Communications page.