Bellevue 2044: Environment

Environmental sustainability is a core value for the City of Bellevue. Providing access to open space, reducing our environmental impact, and support for health, wellbeing, and resilience are all key priorities for the city. Additionally, regional and countywide policies call on cities to make plans for dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainability touches many elements in the Comprehensive Plan. Transportation policies can make it easier for people to drive less. Land use policies can help create more walkable neighborhoods, support more energy efficient buildings, and enhance our urban tree canopy. Parks policies can ensure people have access to nature and open space. Utilities policies focus on clean water and stream systems.

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT READY FOR REVIEW

On Thursday, April 27 the city released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Community members and organizations with an interest in the future growth of Bellevue can now comment on the DEIS until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12. To read the DEIS and find out how to submit comments, please visit the city's Environmental Review webpage.