On Monday, October 21, the Chamber’s PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability & Housing) Committee submitted a letter to the City of Bellevue’s Planning Commission regarding the revision of downtown’s design guidelines, particularly as it relates to the implementation of... Continue Reading
At the Bellevue Chamber PLUSH Committee’s most recent meeting, the City of Bellevue’s Planning Director, Emil King, and other staff provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan, the tree code, and the Wilburton and BelRed subarea plans. City staff indicated that certain portions of... Continue Reading
Brookings Metro Senior Fellow, Jenny Schuetz, joins regional elected officials in an in depth discussion of the solutions to our housing crisis. Continue Reading
The Chamber's Government Affairs Specialist, Gavin Haines, spoke during the City of Bellevue's Planning Commission meeting this week, using his time during Public Hearing to discuss current plans for the Wilburton region and the PLUSH Committee's take. Read his testimony below: Good evening... Continue Reading
At the Bellevue Chamber’s April 23 PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, and Housing) Committee meeting … The Wilburton Property Owners Group, which meets regularly with City of Bellevue planning staff, gave an update regarding their efforts on the City’s Comprehensive... Continue Reading
The Bellevue City Council unanimously approved its $2.3B mid-biennium budget on November 20, successfully capping outgoing City Manager Brad Miyake’s financial stewardship of the city. A total change of $13.6 million since last amended by Council, the mid-biennium budget reflects... Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber's PLUSH Committee recently submitted the following letter to the City's Department of Community Development in response to their proposed Comp Plan DEIS. Learn more about the PLUSH Committee and its efforts here. Continue Reading
"This is an exciting announcement for the Eastside," said Bellevue Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain. "As the first company to reach 10,000 employees in Bellevue, this is extraordinary news for the health and vitality of downtown." Continue Reading
The Bellevue Chamber's PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, & Housing) Committee submitted the following letter to the City of Bellevue's Development Services Department on Oct 31, 2022. Dear Development Services Department: The Bellevue Chamber PLUSH Committee appreciates the... Continue Reading
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson joined the Bellevue Chamber PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, and Housing) Committee last week to discuss Bellevue’s growth and the strategies the Council is considering to address it. Mayor Robinson said it best – she is feeling... Continue Reading
Puget Sound Business Journal | Alex Halverson | August 13, 2021 Tech companies are expanding in Bellevue and residents are rolling out the welcome wagon. A survey of 400 people conducted by EMC Research July 8-13 found that 81% of respondents agreed that Bellevue was a good place to do business.... Continue Reading
The Lens | TJ Martinelli | July 21, 2021 The Bellevue City Council has voted unanimously to revise its multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program following a months-long collaboration with local builders and workforce housing stakeholders. Real estate industry leaders say the changes will transform... Continue Reading
