Is the Grand Esplanade consistent with Bellevues long-term plans for its downtown?
Yes, it is consistent in several important ways, including the city’s expressed desires to (a) make the downtown area more “pedestrian friendly,” (b) construct additional crossings over I-405, (c) improve downtown circulation, (d) maintain and enhance Bellevue’s park-like atmosphere, (e) reduce traffic congestion, (f) promote the use of public transportation and (g) reduce greenhouse gas emissions.