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Park Planning and Development

Park Planning Introduction
	2008 Parks & Natural Areas Levy Fact Sheet

Aquatics Feasibility Study

Bellevue Botanical Garden Master Plan Update
	BBG Visitor Center
	Ravine Experience

Bellevue Youth Theatre Expansion

Bridle Trails Levy Project

Eastgate Area Properties Park Master Plan

Forest Drive Streetscape

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center Construction
	Background
	Partnerships

Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina Projects

Meydenbauer Bay Park Plan

Newport Hills Neighborhood Park Planning

Off-Leash Area Study

Parks & Open Space System Plan

Robinswood Park Off-Leash Area Study

Sports Field Improvements
	Newport Hills Park
	Wilburton Hill Park

Surrey Downs Park Master Planning

Forest Drive Streetscape

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With the installation of native trees and shrubs along Forest Drive, the first phase of improvements to the streetscape is nearing completion. The city wants feedback from Forest Drive residents on the work done so far.

The city is working to improve the appearance and functionality of Forest Drive, and the Parks & Community Services Department is undertaking a public streetscape design process. As funding allows, landscape and right of way improvements along the street are being implemented.

Forest Drive

Your Input Wanted
Invasive blackberry bushes and declining trees were removed from the right of way along Forest Drive in 2008. Over the last several months, the city has planted native trees and bushes in the right of way. Please contact Melissa Brown (425-452-4100 or MLBrown@bellevuewa.gov) if you have feedback regarding the following:

Do you have any suggestions about the work so far?
The city plans to maintain the areas of new plantings. Do you have any questions about maintenance?
Do you have any questions about future phases of this project and planting on Forest Drive?
Would you like to set up a meeting with city staff to talk about this project?
Forest Drive feedback flyer

In January and March of 2008 the city hosted public meetings to solicit feedback on the project. Various meetings with individual homeowners associations have been scheduled upon request.

Project Updates

Improvements to the Somerset median are underway: Landscaping is being added and irrigation installed at the intersection of Forest and Somerset drives. A new Somerset entry sign will also be installed this winter, once permits have been issued.
Neighborhood entry portals: Installation of signs for Coal Creek Parkway and Lakemont Boulevard is complete. Landscaping will begin this spring.

Background
The city has recognized opportunities to improve the appearance and functionality of Forest Drive. This presents an opportunity to design Forest Drive with a consistent theme that can be implemented into the future as opportunities arise.

The goals of the Forest Drive design process are to:

Identify and address streetscape and forest management issues and inequities within the public right of way.
Prioritize early implementation of landscape projects.
Develop a tool kit for Neighborhood Enhancement and Neighborhood Match projects.
Provide a design vision for future streetscape improvement projects along Forest Drive. This will also be useful in guiding landscape enhancements by identifying opportunities and constraints.

The Forest Drive Streetscape planning process does not encompass traffic issues or private property matters.

For help in understanding the character of Forest Drive and how project implementation may proceed into the future, the city contracted with JGM Landscape Architects to provide a conceptual design of Forest Drive based on the current usage, opportunities and constraints. This design recognized several existing conditions (listed below) and provided suggestions on how these areas may be improved.

Mixed woodlands
Neighborhood gateways
Storm swale/path
Ornamental plantings
Curb, gutter and sidewalk
Portal markers

JGM used the above conditions to create a draft conceptual design for the future of Forest Drive.

Additional Information

Entry Portals
Fence Elevation and Section
Fence Materials List
Somerset Plant List
Planting Zones
Plant List
Project Timeline - Fall 2009
Open house flyer - September 15, 2009
Forest Drive Managment Update - August 2008
Forest Drive Streetscape Enhancements - August 2008
Forest Drive Tree Work - Fall 2008
Notes from 1-22-08 public meeting
Notes from 3-20-08 public meeting
History of Forest Drive planning project
Project details
Forest Drive conceptual design and design categories
Neighborhood Enhancement Program
Neighborhood Match

Contact Information

Natural Resources
Bellevue Parks
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Tom Kuykendall
Phone: 425-452-7924
E-mail: tkuykendall@bellevuewa.gov