Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update
What's New
Thank you to all who shared your sustainability priorities since the launch of the Sustainable Bellevue Plan update last fall! We've been hard at work translating your feedback into draft strategies and actions for the next iteration of the plan. Now, we're launching new opportunities to hear more from our community on priorities and hopes for a thriving and livable Bellevue for generations to come.
- Take our Phase II Community Survey in English, Español, Pусский, 한국인, 简体中文, and 繁體中文.
- Register for our July 14 Open House at Crossroads Park.
About the Plan Update
The Environmental Stewardship team is excited to launch our five-year update of the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Guided by our goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, the city will focus on updating the Plan’s strategies and actions to meet our 2030 goals and beyond.
Please continue to visit Engaging Bellevue throughout 2025 for updates and opportunities to engage on the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan Update. To ensure you don't miss an update, please subscribe to our Newsletter.
About the Sustainable Bellevue Plan
On Dec. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted the Sustainable Bellevue Plan (SBP). The SBP is Bellevue's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and ensure Bellevue is a livable and thriving community for generations to come. This plan is a strategic roadmap built on our past environmental stewardship successes and the expertise and input of more than 1,000 residents, city staff, community leaders and stakeholders.
he SBP has long-term 2030 and 2050 goals, including our overarching goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. The Plan is set up be updated every five years to ensure we remain on track to meet our goals.
The plan has five focus areas: Climate Change, Energy, Mobility & Land Use, Materials Management & Waste, and Natural Systems.
Sustainable Bellevue 2050 GoalsRead the current Plan Summary and full 2020-2025 Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan.
Our Progress to Date
The City of Bellevue's Environmental Performance Dashboard shares information about the city's progress towards the sustainability goals outlined in the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan. Visit the dashboard to explore our progress-to-date in detail.
Have you experienced climate change impacts in Bellevue? How has climate change affected you or your community?
Please share your story here. Your story and username will be visible to other visitors. Your story will be used to inform our Plan Update.
Climate change impacts can include extreme heat, extreme rainfall and flooding, smoke events, drought, changes to water quality, and changes to ecosystems, wildlife, and nature. To learn more about climate impacts in Bellevue, please visit "Understanding Our Goals" on our Environmental Performance Dashboard.
Who's Listening
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Phone 425-452-6129 Email jewing@bellevuewa.gov -
Phone 425-452-2829 Email sfall@bellevuewa.gov
Accomodation
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