Survey results confirm that Bellevue is a welcoming, connected community in which all generations have opportunities to live, work and play. Nine in ten residents believe their neighborhoods are good or excellent places to live. Each year, the city created or preserved more affordable housing units than the previous year. The city also consistently increased funding to ensure that human services are readily available for community members.
The below indicators were collected by staff subject matter experts, after an in-depth review of each Strategic Target Area (STA). The review process included an examination of the STA description and the desired outcomes defined therein, the identification of a well-rounded set of relevant performance metrics, and analysis of year-over-year data trends and performance against target. For more information about Bellevue's vision for Achieving Human Potential, click here.
| Key Performance Indicators | 2017 Actual | 2018 Actual | 2019 Actual | 2019 Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours of diversity, equity, and inclusion training completed city-wide | N/A | 5,086 | 4,680 | 4,700 |
| Number of new or preserved affordable housing units | 144 | 160 | 268 | 176 |
| Percent of residents that rate human services in Bellevue as either readily or very readily available | 71% | 71% | 59% | 65% |
| Key Community Indicators: Achieving Human Potential | 2016 Results | 2017 Results | 2018 Results | 2019 Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of residents who agree that the city promotes a community that encourages community engagagement | 82% | 77% | 81% | 82% |
| Percent of residents who agree that the city fosters and supports a diverse community in which all generations have good opportunities to live well, work, and play | 77% | 76% | 80% | 78% |
| Percent of residents who agree that Bellevue is welcoming and supportive and demonstrates caring through actions | 85% | 79% | 84% | 84% |
| Percent of residents rating their neighborhood as having a strong sense of community | 60% | 57% | 55% | 56% |
| Percent of residents who say that their neighborhood is a good or excellent place to live | 94% | 95% | 94% | 90% |