All Entries Tagged With: "City of Bellevue"
City of Bellevue Expands Electric Car Charging Stations
In a recent announcement this month the City of Bellevue released that they have added several electric car-charging stations throughout Bellevue. 2 of those locations are in Downtown Bellevue.
City Hall
4 total charging stations have been added to Bellevue City Hall, 2 in the visitor and 2 in the employee lots.
Bellevue Downtown Park
2 charging stations have [...]
Join City Planners for Walking Tour on Thursday & Saturday
On Thursday, December 1st and Saturday, December 3rd, the public is invited to join the City of Bellevue planners for a walking tour in Downtown Bellevue, in hopes that the public can help identify ways to improve the pedestrian experience. As more residents and workers come to Downtown Bellevue, this topic becomes increasingly important.
Input from [...]
Bellevue Police Department Deploys Green Vehicle
The Bellevue Police Department recently purchased a new, green vehicle to help patrol downtown Bellevue.
In fact, you may have seen it. The vehicle has already logged more than 100 miles.
The T3 Motion Law Enforcement vehicle is a no emissions, 100 percent electric vehicle that specializes in community policing and urban enforcement, according to a press [...]
Design for New Downtown High-rise Approved
The design for Soma Towers, a new 2-building development in downtown Bellevue, was approved last week, according to an article in the Bellevue Reporter.
The new high-rise is planned to offer mixed-use retail, restaurants, and 266 residential units, including 34 affordable housing units. The 21- and 18-story towers, connected by a 3-story podium, will present a [...]
Microsoft Renames Prominent Bellevue Street
Microsoft Corporation, well known for its charitable giving, upped the ante today. In a move to stake claim in its high-tech home town, Microsoft has given $1.5MM to the City of Bellevue in exchange for the naming rights of street that has currently been known as ‘Bellevue Way.’ On April 15th, the street that [...]
City To Hold Open House to Discuss Light Rail Route
If you’ve been confused by all of the updates with regard to light rail recently, this is the event for you. Local residents are invited to learn more about Bellevue’s proposed light rail route at an open house next week.
The City of Bellevue will host a discussion about its proposed alternative route for Sound Transit’s [...]
Armed suspect killed by officers at Cheveron on Bellevue Way
According to a press release by the Bellevue Police Department:
This morning at approximately 2:35 a.m. Police responded to 911 calls regarding a man with a knife at the Chevron Station in the 1600 block of Bellevue Way S.E. Witnesses said a male had a large knife and were threatening them.
Three officers arrived quickly where they [...]
The Importance of Shopping Bellevue
Bellevue Councilmember Kevin Wallace wrote a recent column in the City of Bellevue’s monthly newsletter. The column defines the importance of shopping in Bellevue versus other surrounding cities if you’re a resident of Bellevue. We found this to be a relevant and interesting article and wanted to share with our readers.
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By Kevin Wallace
As the holiday season [...]
Electric Car Charging Stations Come to Bellevue City Hall
A ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the installation of Bellevue’s first public electric vehicle charging stations, ChargePoint America.
The event, which included speakers at Bellevue’s City Hall parking lot. During the celebration, a Toytota Prius was be used to show how the charging stations work.
Speakers included Bellevue Mayor Don Davidson, ChargePoint America Director Michael Jones, Puget [...]
Travel + Leisure Chooses Bellevue as ‘Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit’
Bellevue adds to its ongoing accolades with a recent nomination as ‘Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit’ by Travel + Leisure.
There were 10 cities across America chosen for this category, and they were described - ‘Many suburbs are becoming vacation-worthy hot spots, with cutting-edge restaurants, great shopping, and plenty of parking.’ Below is an excerpt of Travel + [...]
