The Grand Connection Crossing project in Bellevue has reached a significant milestone. An online open house will be held from October 16 to October 31, allowing the public to learn about the preferred design for a multi-use crossing over Interstate 405. This crossing is designed for pedestrians and cyclists and […]
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Bellevue City Council Gives Update on Grand Connection Project
Progress continues on Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing project, an initiative enhancing city connectivity and the trails in the area. This project spans across Interstate 405, linking downtown Bellevue to many trails across the Eastside region. The crossing’s design process began with refining earlier studies and analyzing possible crossing locations. Factors […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park to Begin Second Phase of Expansion
The second phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park is set to begin with the purpose of expanding the park’s connection to downtown. Phase one was completed in 2019 and has since become one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations. Expansion of the park’s connection to downtown, which is one of the objectives […]
Bellevue Transit Center Closed Weekend of Sept 8 for Improvements
The intersection of 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 6th Street will be closed from 10pm Friday, September 8th, to 5am Monday, September 11th. The Bellevue Transit Center will be closed during the closure. A temporary bus stop will be setup on 106th Avenue Northeast Northeast 6th Street. The project includes […]
23′ Art Installation Reaches Completion at Bellevue Park
The new art installation at Bellevue Downtown Park has reached completion. The 23-foot art installation has been named “Piloti”. The art piece is made up of 6,665 individual pieces and 180,000 rivets. Created by Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY, the art piece is intended to reflect Bellevue’s innovative technology sector, love of natural […]
Bellevue Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Reopening of City Hall Plaza and Public Art Unveiling
Bellevue recently celebrated the reopening of City Hall Plaza, which has been years in the making. The plaza is located adjacent to the future East Link light rail Bellevue Downtown Station and has been reimagined as a welcoming public space along the Grand Connection. The project began in June 2017 […]
Grand Connection Planning Advances in Bellevue for Phase One of Project
The Bellevue City Council was recently presented with Planning Commission recommendations for Land Use Code Amendments regarding the Grand Connection project. The proposal reflects the Grand Connection vision and supports continued planning for implementation of Phase one of the project. It also clarifies city regulations. The Grand Connection will create […]