The last three decades in Bellevue have been a time of major growth and development, guided by a land use code adopted in 1981. As a part of its Downtown Livability Initiative, the City of Bellevue has embarked on a targeted revision of its downtown land use code. This includes updating the downtown incentive zoning system to encourage public amenities as part of private development. These amenities, incorporated into the next generation of projects, will support a more vibrant urban environment and bring value to the city and all its residents.