Vision Awards recognize Sustainable Bellevue Plan and new fire station

Published April 17 2026

In honor of the city's leadership and commitment to sustainability, Bellevue has received two Vision Awards from the Bellevue and Seattle 2030 Districts Bellevue/Seattle 2030 District Vision Awards. The city took home the Leadership Award for the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan and the People's Choice Award for its newly opened downtown-area fire station.

"Fire Station 10 and the Sustainable Bellevue Plan are prime examples of sustainability and development complementing each other to improve our community," said City Manager Diane Carlson. "These bold efforts demonstrate Bellevue's continued leadership in environmental stewardship, and we are honored to be recognized by the 2030 Districts' Vision Awards."

In November, the City Council adopted the 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Plan, which serves as a strategic roadmap for the city to remain a healthy, livable, sustainable and prosperous community for decades to come.

The updated plan was recognized at last week's awards ceremony for exemplifying leadership in advancing high-impact actions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to strengthen the community's overall resilience to climate impacts. Since the plan's adoption, the city's Sustainable Bellevue team has begun work on several projects outlined in the plan.

Bellevue's newly opened Fire Station 10 was voted the "People's Choice" award winner for its commitment to energy efficiency, green building design and low-impact development. As a LEED Gold and Salmon-Safe certified building, the station promotes a healthy and sustainable working environment for emergency responders.

The new station at 1225 112th Ave. NE includes a rooftop solar array, electric vehicle-ready infrastructure to support fleet electrification, and energy-efficient systems. Water conservation strategies, including a rainwater cistern and native landscaping, help reduce potable water demand, while the restoration of an on-site wetland habitat improves stormwater management and strengthens climate resilience. During construction, contaminated soil was remediated as part of a Brownfield redevelopment effort.

The facility serves as a critical hub for emergency response in downtown, Northwest Bellevue and BelRed, helping the city maintain its four-minute response goal as growth and density increase. Fire Station 10 delivers critical public safety services while advancing Bellevue's climate goals.

The 2030 District is a public-private partnership between the cities of Bellevue and Seattle and local organizations, supporting reductions in environmental impacts from buildings and vehicles. Find more information on Fire Station 10 and the Sustainable Bellevue Plan.