The city is dedicated to providing essential services to residents, but it focuses attention on certain issues of major importance. Hot topics include projects with or by other agencies in Bellevue that have an impact on residents.
Affordable Housing
To sustain Bellevue's livability and economic vitality, the city has developed an affordable housing strategy. Learn more about the affordable housing strategy.
COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Bellevue is doing what it can to help residents protect themselves and businesses survive. Learn more about the city's COVID-19 response.
Diversity Advantage
An effort to ensure the city provides equitable services to a population that has seen dramatic shifts in age, race and place of birth. Learn more about the Diversity Advantage.
East Link Light Rail
Representing the interests of Bellevue residents and businesses as Sound Transit's East Link light rail line comes through our city. Learn more about East Link.
Electrical Reliability
Planning for electrical facilities to meet growing demand, while protecting residents' interests. Learn more about electrical facilities planning.
Environmental Stewardship
Since 2006, the city has worked to protect the environment in Bellevue through policies and programs that facilitate conservation and minimize pollution. Learn more about Environmental Stewardship
Grand Connection
Establishing a vision for a non-motorized corridor through downtown that will create new opportunities for connectivity and community identity. Learn more about the Grand connection.
Great Neighborhoods
Collaborating with residents, the city is drafting new long-range plans for each neighborhood area to ensure they can adapt to changing needs while retaining their distinct character. Learn more about Great Neighborhoods. Please participate in the effort at EngagingBellevue.
Homelessness
With the number of unsheltered people on the Eastside growing steadily, the city is engaged in multiple efforts to address homelessness, including siting a men's shelter. Learn more about homelessness in Bellevue.
Improvements for Walking and Biking
Efforts to make Bellevue easier and safer for people walking and riding bicycles, including adding sidewalks, bike lanes and trails. Learn more about walking and biking improvements.
Trees
Efforts by the city to preserve and maintain the tree canopy in this "city in a park." Learn more about trees and our city.