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Council Roundup: Affordable Housing Strategy review
Plus, Inclusive Innovation program update, collection of code amendments and Black History MonthDuring Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council reviewed the public draft of the 2026-2032 Affordable…
Bellevue introduces middle housing permit to streamline development
New permit type improves efficiency and helps meet community housing needsTo meet community needs for more diverse housing choices, Bellevue is introducing a new type of permit this month for middle…
City launches new resources to better support small businesses
To increase support for local businesses and fuel a thriving, inclusive economy, the City of Bellevue has launched a new suite of services and partnerships designed to better support small business…
Bellevue to host planning and code amendments town hall
Join the city’s Code and Policy team on Monday, Nov. 17, for a hybrid town hall to get the latest on proposed code amendments that will shape development, housing and more in Bellevue. Staff will…
Council Roundup: Mid-biennium budget discussions begin
Plus, Council reviews brand outreach findings and gets a written update on the Eastgate housing campusNOTE: The next Bellevue City Council meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 12 due to the November…
Council Roundup: Updates provided on Affordable Housing progress and the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program
Plus, Parks & Community Services ReaccreditationAt its meeting Tuesday the City Council received a presentation on the progress of the 2025 Affordable Housing Strategy update. Council launched…
Explore Bellevue’s permitting process at free expo
Family-friendly Residential Permitting Expo to feature workshops, expert panel and opportunities to connect with staffPlanning a remodel or addition? Curious about accessory dwelling units or other…
Bellevue launches AI-powered collaboration to streamline permitting
Partnership with Govstream.ai aims to test AI to streamline and accelerate city’s permitting processes and support housing and economic development goals
Council Roundup: Council passes Wilburton land use changes
Plus, council ethics training and Juneteenth proclamationOn Tuesday, the City Council adopted land use code changes and rezoned the Wilburton transit-oriented development area to implement the…
Council Roundup: Update on middle housing and Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion
Plus, 2025-26 federal legislative agenda and city proclamationsAt its meeting Tuesday the City Council received a briefing on the proposed land use code amendments recommended by the Planning…