Great Neighborhoods Eastgate

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Welcome to Bellevue's Great Neighborhoods Program

The Great Neighborhoods program is the City of Bellevue’s process for developing community-driven, neighborhood plans that strengthen an area’s identity and guide future improvements.


Refine Phase Begins!

Building on what we heard during the Define Phase, the planning team is developing draft policies that incorporate community feedback into a set of forward-thinking, actionable policies that reflect the community's vision for the neighborhood over the next 10-20 years. Join us at the Eastgate and Factoria Draft Policy Open House on Thursday, May 7 to review and share feedback on draft policies.

Define Phase Concludes

Over the past two months, community members have shared their thoughts on the draft neighborhood vision, policy ideas and urban design opportunities that are foundational to the draft plan. The planning team is summarizing the input into an engagement report anticipated to be shared later in the spring.

Click the links below to see what others have contributed to the conversation, and stay tuned for other opportunities to shape the plan.


Read the Eastgate Discover Phase Engagement Report to learn more about past community engagement activities, who the City engaged with during this phase, and the City’s efforts to equitably engage the community.


Welcome to Bellevue's Great Neighborhoods Program

The Great Neighborhoods program is the City of Bellevue’s process for developing community-driven, neighborhood plans that strengthen an area’s identity and guide future improvements.


Refine Phase Begins!

Building on what we heard during the Define Phase, the planning team is developing draft policies that incorporate community feedback into a set of forward-thinking, actionable policies that reflect the community's vision for the neighborhood over the next 10-20 years. Join us at the Eastgate and Factoria Draft Policy Open House on Thursday, May 7 to review and share feedback on draft policies.

Define Phase Concludes

Over the past two months, community members have shared their thoughts on the draft neighborhood vision, policy ideas and urban design opportunities that are foundational to the draft plan. The planning team is summarizing the input into an engagement report anticipated to be shared later in the spring.

Click the links below to see what others have contributed to the conversation, and stay tuned for other opportunities to shape the plan.


Read the Eastgate Discover Phase Engagement Report to learn more about past community engagement activities, who the City engaged with during this phase, and the City’s efforts to equitably engage the community.


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  • Draft Vision Statement

    3 months ago
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    8 Responses
    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a draft vision statement for Eastgate. As you read this draft vision statement, imagine the community 5–10 years into the future.

    Draft Vision Statement:

    Eastgate is an economically thriving neighborhood, employment center, and regional transit corridor that lies at the intersection of city and nature. Community members connect with one another as they experience the area’s natural beauty, from trails and streams to nearby mountains, while enjoying convenient access to world-class amenities and outdoor recreation the neighborhood, city, and region have to offer. Mixed-use areas on both sides of Interstate 90, as well as Bellevue College, anchor the neighborhood as vibrant hubs for residents, students, and employees to gather, socialize, and build community.

    In the comment box below, please consider the following: 

    1. Does this initial vision inspire you and reflect your values?
    2. Is there anything that you think is missing from this vision for the Eastgate Neighborhood? 

    Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a draft vision statement for Eastgate. As you read this draft vision statement, imagine the community 5–10 years into the future.

    Draft Vision Statement:

    Eastgate is an economically thriving neighborhood, employment center, and regional transit corridor that lies at the intersection of city and nature. Community members connect with one another as they experience the area’s natural beauty, from trails and streams to nearby mountains, while enjoying convenient access to world-class amenities and outdoor recreation the neighborhood, city, and region have to offer. Mixed-use areas on both sides of Interstate 90, as well as Bellevue College, anchor the neighborhood as vibrant hubs for residents, students, and employees to gather, socialize, and build community.

    In the comment box below, please consider the following: 

    1. Does this initial vision inspire you and reflect your values?
    2. Is there anything that you think is missing from this vision for the Eastgate Neighborhood? 
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  • Neighborhood Identity Policy Moves

    3 months ago
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    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Neighborhood Identity encompasses unique features and landmarks that make each neighborhood area recognizable, neighborhood history and heritage, and the different communities that add to the vibrancy and diversity of the area. Policies in this section will identify and strengthen the physical and cultural elements that should anchor the neighborhood as it evolves to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and services that call these places home.

    Goal

    To enhance Eastgate’s distinct qualities as a convenient, green, and welcoming neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Fostering tree canopy as an identifiable element of Eastgate within streets, parks, and areas with lower tree canopy

    Enhancing entrances into Eastgate from Interstate 90, the Mountains to Sound Greenway, and adjacent neighborhoods

    Maintaining appearance of trails, trees, and streetscapes to improve community image

    Retaining and cultivating accessible, locally owned, and neighborhood retail and services as a draw for nearby residential areas

    Revitalizing Eastgate’s employment centers north of Interstate 90 to attract global employers, creative uses, and mixed-use development

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Neighborhood Identity policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?

    Neighborhood Identity encompasses unique features and landmarks that make each neighborhood area recognizable, neighborhood history and heritage, and the different communities that add to the vibrancy and diversity of the area. Policies in this section will identify and strengthen the physical and cultural elements that should anchor the neighborhood as it evolves to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and services that call these places home.

    Goal

    To enhance Eastgate’s distinct qualities as a convenient, green, and welcoming neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Fostering tree canopy as an identifiable element of Eastgate within streets, parks, and areas with lower tree canopy

    Enhancing entrances into Eastgate from Interstate 90, the Mountains to Sound Greenway, and adjacent neighborhoods

    Maintaining appearance of trails, trees, and streetscapes to improve community image

    Retaining and cultivating accessible, locally owned, and neighborhood retail and services as a draw for nearby residential areas

    Revitalizing Eastgate’s employment centers north of Interstate 90 to attract global employers, creative uses, and mixed-use development

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Neighborhood Identity policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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  • Mixed Use and Neighborhood Centers Policy Moves

    3 months ago
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    7 Responses
    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Mixed Use Centers and Neighborhood Centers provide goods, services, amenities, and housing opportunities for the community. Mixed Use Centers, due to their proximity to transportation options, are places that draw both local and regional activity. Policies in this section help support the continued evolution of these centers as places that are convenient, attractive, and have unique offerings for the community to access and enjoy. 

    Goal

    To support the development of mixed use areas in Eastgate to accommodate future growth and high-capacity transit, expand housing and jobs, and meet local and regional needs.

    Policy Moves

    Continuing to support Eastgate TOD’s redevelopment into a walkable, transit-rich, mixed-use community

    Improving Bellevue College’s access to nearby parks, shopping, transit, and housing.

    Enhancing Eastgate Plaza as a walkable, mixed-use Neighborhood Center serving nearby residential areas

    Maintaining and creating affordable housing opportunities close to and/or integrated with neighborhood amenities

    Coordinating future high-capacity transit to maximize public benefit and development opportunities                       

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mixed Use Centers and Neighborhood Centers policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?

    Mixed Use Centers and Neighborhood Centers provide goods, services, amenities, and housing opportunities for the community. Mixed Use Centers, due to their proximity to transportation options, are places that draw both local and regional activity. Policies in this section help support the continued evolution of these centers as places that are convenient, attractive, and have unique offerings for the community to access and enjoy. 

    Goal

    To support the development of mixed use areas in Eastgate to accommodate future growth and high-capacity transit, expand housing and jobs, and meet local and regional needs.

    Policy Moves

    Continuing to support Eastgate TOD’s redevelopment into a walkable, transit-rich, mixed-use community

    Improving Bellevue College’s access to nearby parks, shopping, transit, and housing.

    Enhancing Eastgate Plaza as a walkable, mixed-use Neighborhood Center serving nearby residential areas

    Maintaining and creating affordable housing opportunities close to and/or integrated with neighborhood amenities

    Coordinating future high-capacity transit to maximize public benefit and development opportunities                       

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mixed Use Centers and Neighborhood Centers policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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  • Community Gathering Spaces Policy Moves

    3 months ago
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    5 Responses
    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Community Gathering Spaces, which include both indoor and outdoor spaces – like parks or community centers – are envisioned as welcoming and inviting places for communities to socialize. Policies in this section will be developed to identify opportunities for enhancing and connecting people to these types of spaces within their community.

    Goal

    To provide for a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces to serve a growing and diverse neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Partnering with schools, churches, and community organizations on indoor gathering opportunities 

    Creating safe, accessible connections between parks (Lattawood Park, Robinswood Park, etc.), schools, community facilities, and other activity areas

    Developing new neighborhood parks with amenities and recreation

    Developing Bellevue Airfield Park as an active recreational community park that is integrated with its surroundings

    Fostering Bellevue College as a community gathering space and cultural hub drawing people from across the city and region

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Community Gathering Spaces policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?

    Community Gathering Spaces, which include both indoor and outdoor spaces – like parks or community centers – are envisioned as welcoming and inviting places for communities to socialize. Policies in this section will be developed to identify opportunities for enhancing and connecting people to these types of spaces within their community.

    Goal

    To provide for a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces to serve a growing and diverse neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Partnering with schools, churches, and community organizations on indoor gathering opportunities 

    Creating safe, accessible connections between parks (Lattawood Park, Robinswood Park, etc.), schools, community facilities, and other activity areas

    Developing new neighborhood parks with amenities and recreation

    Developing Bellevue Airfield Park as an active recreational community park that is integrated with its surroundings

    Fostering Bellevue College as a community gathering space and cultural hub drawing people from across the city and region

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Community Gathering Spaces policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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  • Mobility and Access Policy Moves

    3 months ago
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    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Mobility and Access is key element of neighborhood area planning because it shapes how people move around their neighborhood to get to daily needs. Polices in this section can inform future capital improvements around streets and trails, future development patterns that are more fine-grained and walkable, and collaboration opportunities with transit agencies as new transit options transform how people get around the city. 

    Goal

    To improve local and regional mobility options so that the community has safe and convenient access to destinations inside and outside the neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Coordinating with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on relieving congestion near Interstate 90

    Completing the Mountains to Sound Greenway through Eastgate and improving local connections to it

    Creating sidewalks and crossings where they are missing on local streets

    Coordinating with transit providers on local and regional service, access, and stop/station amenities

    Developing walkable, pedestrian-friendly blocks in Eastgate’s mixed-use areas

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mobility and Access policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?

    Mobility and Access is key element of neighborhood area planning because it shapes how people move around their neighborhood to get to daily needs. Polices in this section can inform future capital improvements around streets and trails, future development patterns that are more fine-grained and walkable, and collaboration opportunities with transit agencies as new transit options transform how people get around the city. 

    Goal

    To improve local and regional mobility options so that the community has safe and convenient access to destinations inside and outside the neighborhood.

    Policy Moves

    Coordinating with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on relieving congestion near Interstate 90

    Completing the Mountains to Sound Greenway through Eastgate and improving local connections to it

    Creating sidewalks and crossings where they are missing on local streets

    Coordinating with transit providers on local and regional service, access, and stop/station amenities

    Developing walkable, pedestrian-friendly blocks in Eastgate’s mixed-use areas

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mobility and Access policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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    Replies Closed

  • Environment Policy Moves

    3 months ago
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    CLOSED: This discussion concluded on March 20. Thank you for your participation.

    Environment, which encompasses natural features, such as trees, steams, wetlands, and open spaces – all of which foster connection to nature, support local wildlife, and contribute to Bellevue’s identity as a “City in a Park”. Policies in this section will be developed to support the neighborhood’s contributions toward the health of the larger ecosystem as a resource to be enjoyed for future generations.

    Goal

    To improve and enhance Eastgate’s prominent natural features to support habitat health and community resilience for future generations.

    Policy Moves

    Improving streams, such as Vasa Creek, to promote water quality, wildlife, and riparian plantings

    Exploring opportunities to develop nature trails along riparian corridors and greenbelts

    Making sustainability visible through environmental education and neighborhood design features

    Mitigating climate vulnerabilities related to air quality, flooding, and extreme heat

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Environment policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?

    Environment, which encompasses natural features, such as trees, steams, wetlands, and open spaces – all of which foster connection to nature, support local wildlife, and contribute to Bellevue’s identity as a “City in a Park”. Policies in this section will be developed to support the neighborhood’s contributions toward the health of the larger ecosystem as a resource to be enjoyed for future generations.

    Goal

    To improve and enhance Eastgate’s prominent natural features to support habitat health and community resilience for future generations.

    Policy Moves

    Improving streams, such as Vasa Creek, to promote water quality, wildlife, and riparian plantings

    Exploring opportunities to develop nature trails along riparian corridors and greenbelts

    Making sustainability visible through environmental education and neighborhood design features

    Mitigating climate vulnerabilities related to air quality, flooding, and extreme heat

    In the comment box below, please consider the following:

    1. Is there anything that you think is missing from these Environment policy moves?
    2. If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
    Go to discussion
    Replies Closed
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