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Bellevue will host an open house on Nov. 20 to unveil the preliminary Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. The event aims to gather community feedback on the updated plan, which focuses on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dinner and activities for children will be available; pre-registration is required.
Bellevue City Council discussed proposed adjustments to the 2025-2026 biennial budget, reflecting updated revenue projections and a potential 1% property tax increase for 2026. The council also reviewed community feedback aimed at enhancing Bellevue's brand identity and announced a public hearing for budget input on November 12.
Bellevue will host an open house on November 20, 2025, to unveil the preliminary Diversity Advantage Plan 2035. The update process involved community feedback to enhance diversity and inclusion in the city. Dinner and children’s activities will be available, and preregistration is required.
The City of Bellevue will host an educational event to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on October 29, 2025. The event highlights the contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, fostering community understanding and relationships.
Bellevue City Council adopted the Newport and Crossroads neighborhood plans, redesignating the downtown area as a Metropolitan Regional Center. The plans reflect 15 months of community engagement to create a vision for the future of Bellevue's neighborhoods.
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink will celebrate 28 years of "Winter Magic" starting October 27, 2025. This popular holiday tradition in Bellevue, Washington, attracts visitors to the Seattle Metropolitan Area for ice skating and festive activities.
Bellevue City Council reviewed progress on the 2025 Affordable Housing Strategy, aiming to build or preserve 5,700 affordable units over the next decade. The Council also discussed updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption program, which incentivizes affordable housing development. The Parks & Community Services Department received reaccreditation from CAPRA, achieving a perfect score of 154 out of 154.
Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services Department achieved a perfect score of 154 out of 154 in reaccreditation from the national Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies. This recognition highlights the department's effective management of the city’s extensive parks and trails network.
The Bellevue Downtown Association's Study Tour delegation visited Denver in early October to explore urban innovation and placemaking strategies. The three-day itinerary featured insights into transformative projects, including the redevelopment of Union Station and the activation of Downtown Denver's urban core.
Bellevue City Council adopted the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan includes strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate resilience across five focus areas. Councilmembers also amended the draft 2026 State Legislative Agenda, highlighting priorities such as affordable housing and transportation funding.