In 2009, in anticipation of East Link light rail, the City Council adopted a new subarea plan and land use code for the BelRed area. The plan anticipated the transformation of the former industrial area into a series of vibrant urban villages with abundant new green space, businesses and homes.
Now, more than a decade later, with East Link largely done and Spring District construction well underway, the city is reviewing the plan and land use code to determine if they are achieving the BelRed Vision. The outcome of the BelRed Look Forward will be a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to the BelRed Subarea Plan that:
- reflects new information and changed circumstances,
- strengthens implementation strategies,
- increases capacity to meet new citywide housing and job targets, and
- provides clear guidance to facilitate implementation including a Land Use Code Amendment, capital investments, partnerships, and development review.
Engagement Opportunities
Help inform policy recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council. Provide comments to Boards and Commissions at one of their upcoming meetings to share your feedback on proposed policy updates to the BelRed Subarea Plan. See planned schedule and links below for information on meeting times, agendas, and on how to provide comment.
Meetings and Events
The BelRed Look Forward CPA is updating policies and future land use designations within the BelRed Subarea Plan as part of the overall Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update planning process, which was launched by City Council on February 2022. This CPA is planned for adoption by September of 2024. Input on proposed policy moves can be given directly to Boards and Commission. See meeting times listed below and see Boards and Commissions webpages for more information and to learn how to provide comment.
Date | Meeting, Event, or Action Taken | Links | |
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April 24, 2024 (planned) | Planning Commission Review recommended updates to policies in the Arts and Culture, Housing, and Urban Design sections of the plan. | Calendar | |
April 10, 2024 (planned) | Planning Commission Review recommended updates to policies in the Environment, Parks and Open Space, and Transportation sections of the plan. | Calendar | |
March 14, 2024 | Transportation Commission Reviewed and recommended updates to Transportation policies to the Planning Commission. | Meeting Materials | |
March 12, 2024 | Parks and Community Services Board Reviewed and recommended updates to Parks and Open Space policies to the Planning Commission. | Meeting Materials | |
March 7, 2024 | Environmental Services Commission Recommended updates to Environmental policies to the Planning Commission. | Meeting Materials | |
March 6, 2024 | Arts Commission Reviewed and recommended updates to Arts, Culture and Creativity policies to the Planning Commission. | Meeting Materials | |
February 28, 2024 | Planning Commission Reviewed proposed updates to Land Use policies and future land use designations. | Meeting Materials | |
February 14, 2024 | Planning Commission Reviewed updates to citywide land use designations. | Meeting Materials | |
February 13, 2024 | Parks and Community Services Board Reviewed proposed updates to Parks and Open Space policies. | Meeting Materials | |
February 1, 2024 | Environmental Services Commission Reviewed proposed updates to Environmental policies. | Meeting Materials | |
February 1, 2024 | Final Environmental Impact Statement Published | Environmental Review Web Page | |
January 20, 2024 | Policy Open House Come to Jing Mei Elementary from 10 am - 1 pm to review policy moves, talk with a planner and provide input. | Register | |
December 13, 2023 | Planning Commission Reviewed policy moves related to Cultural and Community Connections and Land Use and Urban Form. | Meeting Materials | |
September 27, 2023 | Planning Commission Reviewed policy moves related to Open Space and Natural Systems. | Meeting Materials | |
February 22, 2023 | Planning Commission Reviewed project scope of work. | Meeting Materials | |
May 22, 2018 | Open House BelRed Major Projects | ||
January 22, 2018 | City Council Study Session Initial Briefing and Q&A | Meeting Materials |
Project Status and Timeline
This project is happening as part of the periodic update to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Project Phase | Approximate Date |
Policy | In progress through 2024 |
Land Use Code | TBD |
Implementation | TBD |
Monitoring & Control | Ongoing after adoption |
Project & Background Documents
- Proposed Policy Amendments to the BelRed Subarea Plan - Public Review Draft
- Notice of Non-Project Action including SEPA Checklist
- Focus Group Guide
- BelRed subarea plan
- BelRed zoning and code ordinance
- BelRed subarea map
- BelRed project brochure
- BelRed Corridor Project Steering Committee Recommendations
- BelRed Park, Trail and Open Space System plan
- BelRed Transformation Story
Related Projects
Subarea Planning
Station Area Planning
Transportation Planning and Projects
East Link Light Rail
- East Link (Sound Transit)
- Wilburton Station (Sound Transit)
- Spring District/120th Station (Sound Transit)
- BelRed/130th Station (Sound Transit)
Rapid Ride Expansion
Street Improvements
- Access Bellevue
- NE Spring Blvd
- 120th Avenue NE Corridor
- 124th Avenue NE Corridor
- 130th Avenue NE Corridor
Development Projects
- Major Projects List – BelRed
- Building Bellevue
- Spring District (Wright-Runstad)
- Facebook (Seattle Times)
- Sound Transit’s Operations Maintenance Facility East (Sound Transit)
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