Bellevue 2044 - Future Land Use

In this section you can find information about proposed changes to the Land Use chapter.

The Land Use chapter focuses on how and where Bellevue will grow in the coming decades. Bellevue is "the anchor of the eastside" and is expected to grow significantly over the coming decades. There are many changes and new requirements that the city must incorporate into this update including:

• Recent investments in light rail that have opened up opportunities for transit oriented development.
• New requirements to allow for more middle density housing like townhomes, cottage homes, and small apartments throughout the city.
• Further development of Bellevue's Mixed-Use centers like Crossroads, Eastgate, and Factoria.

Support for more housing choice, housing that is attainable for a variety of income levels, and housing that meets the needs of people at all stages of life is a top issue for community members. Through survey, comments, workshops, and other engagement, community members have expressed strong support increasing housing and looking at ways the city can support more affordability. Community members have also expressed enthusiasm for supporting more compact, walkable neighborhoods, that support sustainability and social connection.

The Land Use chapter can support these goals by:

• Creating more flexibility for private and non-profit developers
• Allowing for a greater mix of uses in some of the city's Neighborhood Centers
• Encouraging developers to incorporate trees, natural features, and gathering spaces into projects
• Encouraging development patterns that support walking, biking, and transit.

Draft Policy Moves & Future Land Use Map Ready for Review

You are invited to review draft policy moves for Land Use via the questionnaires below. You can also provide comments regarding specific parcels on the map tool.