Crossroads and Newport neighborhood area planning launches

Published September 19 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the City Council launched neighborhood area planning in Crossroads and Newport. These planning efforts are part of the Great Neighborhoods program. The program launched in 2018, focusing on Northeast and Northwest Bellevue at that time.

Neighborhood area plans are part of the city's overall Comprehensive Plan, which outlines citywide policies on issues including housing, transportation, parks, environmental sustainability and more. Neighborhood area plans are important tools for addressing changing needs and conditions at the local, neighborhood level. The plans inform neighborhood responses to future growth and change by providing guidance to city staff and developers about the kinds of improvements people want to see in their neighborhoods.

Great Neighborhoods aims to update neighborhood area plans in the Comprehensive Plan for all 16 neighborhood areas in Bellevue. Rooted in extensive community engagement, the resulting plans will have policies and provide direction to enhance neighborhood identity, community gathering spaces, urban design and mobility options.

People enjoy Newport Hills Woodlawn Park.

The Crossroads and Newport neighborhood area planning process will kick off with a virtual event Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. During this meeting, city planners will provide an overview of the program, answer questions and engage in dialogue with residents. Community members are invited to register for the Oct. 10 event on EventBrite and learn more on Engaging Bellevue.

Community members interested in learning more can visit Great Neighborhoods

For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6930 (voice) or email [email protected]. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact the city's ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice).