The City of Bellevue has released a draft version of its 2026–2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan and is asking the public to share feedback. Comments can be submitted online through Monday, September 8.
The draft plan is an update to the city’s current 2021–2025 plan, which was adopted in 2020. Work on the new version began in October 2024, and staff have already gathered input from more than 1,000 residents and local organizations. That feedback helped shape the priorities included in the draft.
Bellevue’s long-term goal is to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, with the city aiming to make its own operations carbon-neutral by 2040. To support these goals, the draft plan outlines strategies in five areas: climate change, energy and buildings, mobility and land use, materials and waste, and natural systems.
Along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the plan highlights growing Bellevue’s tree canopy, adding more transportation options, and preparing for climate change impacts. A main goal is building resilience so the city stays livable for everyone in the future.
The City Council is expected to review and adopt the updated Sustainable Bellevue Plan in late 2025. Residents can read the draft and share feedback on the Sustainable Bellevue Plan Update page on Engaging Bellevue. For questions, contact project manager Colin Munson at cmunson@bellevuewa.gov.
