Great Neighborhoods Factoria
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.
Define Phase Begins!
Building on what we heard during the Discover Phase, the planning team has developed a draft vision statement and key policy moves. These policy moves reflect community priorities and help clarify intent and desired outcomes before more detailed policies are written.
Review and provide your input at the links below:
- Neighborhood Identity
- Mixed Use and Neighborhood Centers
- Community Gathering Spaces
- Mobility and Access
- Environment
Join the planning team at our upcoming urban design workshop to share your ideas for making neighborhood public spaces more livable, walkable, and welcoming. The workshop will feature hands-on activities focused on improving connectivity and gathering spaces, with additional ways to participate on Engaging Bellevue coming soon.
Discover Phase Concludes
Read the Factoria 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
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Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a draft vision statement for Factoria. As you read this draft vision statement, imagine the community 5–10 years into the future.
Draft Vision Statement:
Factoria is a locally rooted, globally connected neighborhood and major employment center that welcomes people from around the world to live, work, shop, and learn. Its vibrant commercial core, attainable housing, diverse retail offerings, and well-connected gathering spaces create an environment where people of all backgrounds can meet and connect. A walkable, pedestrian oriented design, complemented by strong access to transit and regional transportation networks, supports Factoria as a connected and thriving community.
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Does this initial vision inspire you and reflect your values?
- Is there anything that you think is missing from this vision for the Factoria Neighborhood?
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Neighborhood Identity Policy Moves
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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 foster and elevate Factoria’s unique identity as an accessible, convenient, and inclusive neighborhood and employment center that celebrates its diverse and international residents and businesses.
Policy Moves
Fostering Factoria’s international identity through branding, public art, and other placemaking tools
Developing gateways to better define entrances to the neighborhood
Supporting development of housing that is attainable for employees of neighborhood businesses
Providing a safe, well-maintained pedestrian environment ample with amenities and lighting
Retaining existing businesses while creating opportunities for current and future businesses to grow and connect
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Is there anything that you think is missing from these Neighborhood Identity policy moves?
- 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
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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 growth of Factoria’s mixed-use center into a connected, walkable and transit-anchored district with quality open spaces, attainable housing, and strong ties to surrounding neighborhoods.
Policy Moves
Continuing to develop Factoria as a Countywide Center that is a hub for employment and economic activity, complete with services, retail, dining, and housing options
Supporting the development of a connected, compact and walkable mixed use center
Encouraging redevelopment to include parks, landscaping and pedestrian amenities
Promoting gradual transitions between residential and higher-intensity uses through land use designations and development standards
Coordinating future high-capacity transit to maximize public benefit and development opportunities
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mixed Use Centers and Neighborhood Centers policy moves?
- If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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Community Gathering Spaces Policy Moves
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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 comfortable, accessible, and well-connected indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces that support programming, social connection, and integrate nature.
Policy Moves
Developing new neighborhood parks
Leveraging Factoria Mall’s role as a community gathering place
Developing new, accessible indoor and outdoor community gathering spaces
Supporting the use of temporary and informal gathering spaces for community events
Supporting the development of connected, nature-integrated community spaces
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Is there anything that you think is missing from these Community Gathering Spaces policy moves?
- If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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Mobility and Access Policy Moves
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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 support a connected and safe transportation network that makes walking, biking, and transit convenient for all trips inside and outside the neighborhood.
Policy Moves
Providing a safe, connected, and expanded active transportation network
Coordinating with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on relieving congestion around the I-90/I-405 interchange
Improving wayfinding to area destinations and trail networks, highlighting the Mountains to Sound Greenway
Coordinating with transit partners to provide better access to transit and supporting amenities
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Is there anything that you think is missing from these Mobility and Access policy moves?
- If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
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Environment Policy Moves
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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 foster a resilient, healthy, and vibrant neighborhood by enhancing natural systems, connecting people to parks and open spaces, and supporting long-term community well-being.
Policy Moves
Increasing tree canopy to support a greener, healthier, and more resilient neighborhood.
Improving awareness and access to parks and natural areas
Mitigating climate vulnerabilities related to air quality, flooding, and extreme heat
Encouraging integration of natural elements, such landscaping and green infrastructure, into hardscape areas
In the comment box below, please consider the following:
- Is there anything that you think is missing from these Environment policy moves?
- If these Neighborhood Identity policies were implemented, what outcomes would you most like to see?
Vision Statement
Policy Moves
Mixed Use Centers
Community Gathering Spaces
Mobility and Access
Environment
Opportunities Map
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Kickoff Boards
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Kickoff Boards
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Neighborhood Identity in Factoria (494 KB) (pdf)
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Mixed Use and Neighborhood Centers in Factoria (7.36 MB) (pdf)
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Community Gathering Spaces in Factoria (6.4 MB) (pdf)
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Mobility and Access in Factoria (4.19 MB) (pdf)
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Environment in Factoria (13.5 MB) (pdf)
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Community Health and Safety in Factoria (4.13 MB) (pdf)
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Documents & Resources
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Brochures
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Factoria Project Brochure (English) (1.76 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Simplified Chinese) (3.03 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Spanish) (2.15 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Traditional Chinese) (3.04 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Korean) (3.09 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Japanese) (3.05 MB) (pdf)
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Factoria Project Brochure (Russian) (2.17 MB) (pdf)
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Who's Listening
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Senior Planner
Phone 415-229-6667 Email zluckin@bellevuewa.gov -
Phone 425-452-6930 Email bbrod@bellevuewa.gov
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ADA Statement
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