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Read Bellevue’s Neighborhood News for August 2024.

Microsoft FTEs: Connector stop now available in the Newport neighborhood! A stop with parking for riders is available at Newport Covenant Church, at the corner of Factoria Blvd and Coal Creek Parkway. Enjoy a relaxing, economical, and productive commute by riding a free, Wi-Fi enabled Microsoft Connector bus to work. Visit aka.ms/MERGE for stop details, and aka.ms/Connector to learn more. Help spread the word to your neighbors who work at Microsoft!

Tree Canopy: A public hearing on the Tree Canopy Land Use Code Amendment taking place during the Planning Commission meeting on April 24 at 6:30 p.m.

This amendment includes updates to Land Use Code regulations for tree removal and protection during the development process. Later this spring, the City Council will also consider updates to the Bellevue City Code concerning regulations for tree removal outside the development process and enforcement. The Notice of Public Hearing, including links to the staff report and SEPA checklist, is available in the April 4 Weekly Permit Bulletin. More information on the full project is available on our project website.

Lowered Speed Limits: The City of Bellevue is exploring reducing the speed limit on most local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph. Local streets are streets that primarily provide access within neighborhoods and carry local traffic to collector arterials. Visit the project webpage, for complete details.

Neighborhood Improvements and Updates

Newport Hills Property Forest Enhancement

Newport Hills Property, 11450 SE 60th St

This project will involve the removal of non-native plants from natural forested areas within the Newport Hills Property. The scope of work will involve the removal of blackberry and ivy from the forest floor and the removal of ivy growing up existing native trees. Other non-native invasive weeds will also be removed as they are encountered. All impacted areas will be replanted with native trees and shrubs that are suitable for site conditions. Estimated project completion: December 2025.

Project Manager: Rick Bailey (425-452-6031); RIBailey@bellevuewa.gov

SE 60th/120th Crosswalk

Intersection of SE 60th and 120th Ave SE (at the NE corner of Newport Hills Park)

This project will install a new pedestrian-activated flashing system at the existing crosswalk over SE 60th St at 120th Ave SE. Flashing beacons will be added on each side of the street. The proposed project will include associated street lighting upgrades and a new curb ramp on the north side of street. Estimated project completion: Spring 2026

Project Manager: Brittany Quan (425-452-4631); bquan@bellevuewa.gov

NEWPORT HILLS SHOPPING CENTER AND FACTORIA MARKETPLACE

In our community outreach, we have heard a strong desire to support small businesses in areas like the Newport Hills Shopping Center and Factoria Marketplace. This is in line with direction we have received from city council. One of the things that is being studied in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (CPPU) is adding more housing in small commercial centers like these through mixed use buildings and the capacity for duplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings. You can find out more about what is being studied in the EIS on the city’s website: https://bellevuewa.gov/2044-environmental-review.