BelRed Look Forward

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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, almost a decade later and with construction well underway on East Link and the Spring District, the city is reviewing the plan and land use code to determine if they are meeting their desired outcomes.

All who are interested in seeing the plan for BelRed evolve are encouraged to engage in the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update process, which was launched by City Council in February, 2022. You can learn more about the process and how to get involved on the project’s Engaging Bellevue webpage here.

Beginning in 2023, policy and code amendments related to BelRed will be analyzed and drafted to enable adoption of updated land use regulations soon after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in mid-2024. Details about the schedule can be found within the joint CD-DSD 2022-23 Workplan, which was presented to City Council March 21, 2022.

Goals

This project will review the effectiveness of the existing BelRed Subarea Plan and Land Use Code, and adopt changes as necessary. A scope of work will be recommended to City Council prior to formal launch of the project.

Progress to Date

In an effort to better understand the future project's issues, some community outreach was done in 2018. Formal launch of the project has not occurred. Please find a list of major project milestones and decision-points below that have taken place.

Date	Meeting, Event, or Action Taken	Links
5/22/18	Open House Topic: BelRed - Major Projects	-
1/22/18	City Council - Study Session Topic: Initial Briefing and Q&A	-

Project Status and Timeline

This project is just getting underway. Staff anticipates recommending a formal scope of work to City Council prior to formal launch of the project.

Project Phase	Approximate Date
Scoping	To be finalized prior to project launch.
Visioning	Not applicable
Feasibility Studies	Not applicable
Planning	TBD
Land Use Code	TBD
Implementation	TBD
Monitoring & Control	Ongoing after adoption