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Land Use & Livability Committee

The BDA Land Use & Livability Committee tracks the latest issues regarding land use code, property developments, and public infrastructure changes to Downtown Bellevue.

At its core, the committee follows the progress of the Downtown Livability, a city initiative that reviews regulations that guide downtown development and land use activity. The Committee is led by Co-Chairs Brian Brand with Baylis Architects and Warren Koons with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.  

Next Meeting TBD

Members will be notified of the next meeting date and subject via email. To be added to the list, contact Matt Jack, Policy Manager.

Committee Priorities 

  • The Grand Connection - From Meydenbauer Bay to the Eastside Rail Corridor, the City plans to connect the two public amenities with a non-motorized pedestrian corridor. The BDA will be tracking the design phase, land use code changes, incentive programs, and I-405 crossing conceptual work. 
  • Wilburton Study Area - East of I-405 from Downtown, the Wilburton Commercial Area is being considered for a rezone. Work on the rezone will continue to Planning Commission and then the City Council. The BDA Land Use & Livability Committee will be tracking its progress every step of the way. Read the latest comment letter about the Wilburton Draft Environment Statement. 
  • Preapplicaiont Development Submittal Process - The BDA is organizing work sessions with the City to discuss changing aspects of the application process so that its easier for developers to identify feasible projects and proceed forward with appropriate information. Implementation is was implemented on January 30, 2019.

BDA Members Active in the Committee

Active organizations receive regular updates, resource materials, meeting invitations, and channels to communicate feedback. To join the committee, please make the request to Matt Jack, BDA Policy Manager. 

American Assets Trust
AvalonBay Communities
Baylis Architects
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce
Compton Design Office
Davis Wright Tremaine
DCI Engineers
Evergreen Point Development, LLC
FANA Group of Companies
Fortin Group
Fortress Development Group
Freiheit Architecture
GIS International Group
HCMP- Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
Hensel Phelps
HINES
Kemper Development
Kidder Mathews
Kilroy Realty
Lane Powell
Langton Spieth
Legacy Commercial

McCullough Hill Leary, PS
MG2
Microsoft
MZA Architecture
Natalie Quick Consulting
Parker, Smith & Feek
Perkins Coie
PMF Investments
Republic Services
Schnitzer West
Seattle Children's
SRO- Sterling Realty Organization
Su Development
Urban Renaissance Group
Vander Hoek Corporation
Vulcan
Wallace Properties
Washington Federal
West 77 Partners
Wig Properties
Wright Runstad & Company

 

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