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Bellevue · BEV-CP-2023 · Pages 129-141

Economic Development

This chapter supports Bellevue's position as a global innovation and business hub by nurturing a positive business climate, investing in infrastructure and livability amenities, and fostering education and workforce development. It guides economic diversification across five key sectors—Information Technology, Business Services, Retail, Creative Economy and Tourism—and emphasizes equitable opportunity and regional collaboration. The chapter calls for regular updates to the Economic Development Plan and use of public-private partnerships.

Economic Development Economy Social Governance
Goals (1 total)
  • ED-Goal: To support a strong local economy with opportunities for all to prosper consistent with a high quality of life and a sustainable natural environment
Stronger Policy Language (22 policies)
  • ED-7: Provide an efficient, streamlined, timely, predictable and customer-focused permit process, conducted in a manner that integrates multiple city departments into a coordinated entity.
  • ED-36: Identify, construct and maintain infrastructure systems and facilities required to promote and sustain a positive economic climate.
  • ED-40: Maintain and regularly update the Economic Development Plan to ensure the city's focus areas and goals are forward-looking and targeted...
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (25 policies)
  • ED-2: Promote local businesses and locally-produced goods and services.
  • ED-24: Support efforts that promote tourism, hotel, retail and arts businesses.
  • ED-39: Promote and nurture entrepreneurial development in Bellevue by retaining and creating areas where small or emerging businesses can develop and flourish.

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