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Take the survey: Bellevue’s ADA evaluation
The City of Bellevue is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-evaluation and Transition plan to determine what types of access barriers exist for residents and visitors. This plan…
Newcastle swimming area to be closed for milfoil treatment
The swimming area at Newcastle Beach Park will be closed on Wednesday, July 25, as a precaution while private property owners apply herbicide on neighboring properties to control invasive milfoil…
Council Roundup: Council approves Land Use Code Amendment for shelters
On Monday night, the City Council by a 4-3 vote approved a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for shelters and homeless services. The LUCA adds regulations to the land use code to determine how and where…
Council adopts permanent regulations for homeless services
In a 4-3 vote, the City Council adopted a land use code amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters during Monday night’s regular session. Mayor John Chelminiak, Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson and…
Walk your neighborhood with city leadership
Responding to an online survey prior to the Neighborhood Leadership Gathering in February, residents from all over Bellevue requested that the city’s leaders come out and enjoy what is unique about…
These ambassadors’ work is all play
If you see people in green T-shirts mingling with park visitors at Downtown Park’s Inspiration Playground on Saturdays this summer, chances are you’re looking at “playground ambassadors” in action.…
Possible action on shelter LUCA Monday 7/16
During the July 16 meeting the City Council will discuss and possibly take action on a draft citywide Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for homeless shelters. The Land Use Code is a permitting tool that…
Dive in with Lake to Lake
Bellevue Television’s Lake to Lake show goes to the beach this month to feature Bellevue’s lakefront park lifeguards. Also:
See Bellevue’s new fire chief take the oath of office;
Learn how to…
Council Roundup: ‘Smart City’ accomplishments
On Monday night, the City Council was briefed on the substantial progress made in implementing the "Bellevue Smart" plan. Developed in 2017, the plan established a comprehensive and phased approach…
Overlay program includes low-cost bike lanes
After wrapping up major repaving work on Richards Road left over from last year, the 2018 overlay program is underway in earnest, bringing new asphalt, new bike lanes and new curb ramps.
Work has…