PLUSH Committee comments on Bellevue Critical Areas update

Advocacy, PLUSH,

We like healthy streams and clear rules ... ideally at the same time.

Our advocacy team appreciates the fixes to remove man-made steep slopes and end the density penalty, but broad buffer expansions could slow housing and jobs near transit. So, we are asking the City to show real case studies and pick a balanced approach that protects habitat and keeps Bellevue building. Read the letter below!