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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…
Council Roundup: Office of Housing makes early progress
Plus, King County sewer rates, new councilmember sworn in, council training and proclamationsAt its meeting on Tuesday, the City Council received an update on the city’s recently formed Office of…
Bomb Cyclone storm lashes Bellevue
Last updated Dec. 10A bomb cyclone lashed Bellevue Nov. 19, bringing down trees throughout the city and leaving hundreds of thousands without power across the region. Status updates regarding the…
Council Roundup: Lower speed limit for local streets discussed
Plus, information on two more budget strategic areas, and proposed permit streamlining reviewed
Affordable housing fee waivers now available in Bellevue
Effort reduces cost of development to incentivize affordable housing productionAffordable housing developers in Bellevue can now apply for permit review and inspection fee waivers from the City of…
New Permit Center hours at City Hall
Starting on Monday, Feb. 5, the Permit Center will have new hours. These changes are designed to better accommodate customer needs and provide members of the community with even more flexibility in…
Park Pointe land use permit approved with conditions
Residential development plan can move forward, city remains open to possibly acquiring property for open space
Council Roundup: Apprenticeship requirements for public works projects approved and affordable housing work advances
Plus, wrap-up of the 2023 state legislative session and proclamations recognizing mental health, motorcycle safety, boating safety and Jewish American heritage
NOTE: The next Bellevue City…