2018

Saturday, April 21 · 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Innovation Inspiration Connection

From our homes to our roads, from our urban spaces to our gathering places, technology and innovation are improving the quality of life in

our neighborhoods and community.

The 2018 Conference features 16 workshops FOUR THEMES:

Our Stories • Our Community

On the Move • Innovation in Transportation

Looking Forward • Urban Growth

Rooted at Home • Environment and Conservation

Select workshops in a single theme for a deep dive, or mix and match themes throughout the day for variety! Whatever you choose, the

conference will engage you in interactive workshops that will help you to become more knowledgeable about your City, inspired around civic

engagement and connected to your community.

Registrationhttps://neighborhoodsconference.eventbrite.com

$35 early-bird registration includes breakfast, lunch and workshops. Fee waivers available.

Marc Berejka, REI, Co-opKick off the day with some inspiration from keynote speaker, Marc Berejka, Director of Government and Community Affairs at REI, Co-op. REI is known for its innovation, leadership in sustainability and work in transforming the recreational landscape for the benefit of everyone. With a CEO that has stated “caring for the world around us is woven into the very fabric of REI,” core values play an important role in the bottom line at REI. In fact, through its Opt Outside Campaign, REI made a courageous decision by closing its stores on Black Friday so its 12,000 employees can spend the day outside with the people they love.

REI is dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship, increasing access to outdoor recreation and creating a work environment of respect, diversity, shared values and a passion for the outdoors. Marc will share how REI’s values influence their decision making, including the choice to locate their new corporate headquarters in the Spring District, deepening the Co-op’s involvement and commitment to the Bellevue community.

Marc leads REI’s efforts in advocacy, community and government affairs and oversees the Co-op’s community grants program which annually distributes several million dollars to hundreds of local, regional and national organizations that help sustain and promote the outdoors. REI’s grants also focus on supporting and promoting outdoor volunteerism. Marc will speak to the importance the Co-op’s core values, community building and civic engagement.

TO KICK OFF THE DAY Continental Breakfast and Keynote Speaker

SCHEDULE8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast and networking

City Hall Concourse

8:30 a.m.Welcome Keynote speaker – Marc Berejka, REI, Co-opCouncil Chambers

*9:30 a.m. Workshop Session 1

*10:45 a.m. Workshop Session 2

11:50 a.m.Lunch is included in your registration feeVegetarian, gluten free (non-celiac), and dairy free options will be available.

*1:00 p.m. Workshop Session 3

*2:10 p.m. Workshop Session 4

3:15 p.m.Wrap-upDoor prizesCouncil Chambers

3:30 p.m. Back to the neighborhood!

WORKSHOP THEMES Our Stories • Our Community

On the Move • Innovation in Transportation

Looking Forward • Urban Growth

Rooted at Home • Environment & Conservation

*Single workshop sessions are 65 minutes; double workshop sessions are 125 minutes.

Moving Beyond First Impressions: Mining for Gold (part 1 of 2)

Fernando Perez, Bellevue College English Professor and published poet; Mark Manuel, Manoj Simha; City of Bellevue Diversity Team

How do we dig beyond the surface to uncover the richness of the people around us? How do we move beyond simple pleasantries to uncover what makes us tick? Play, poetry and written expression are the vehicles we will use to start a journey of introspection and self-expression. This interactive workshop will challenge you to dig deeply into the facets of your personal identity, culture and community. Then we will share with one another the unique experiences that make up who we are. Be ready to connect, reflect and grow, through sharing stories, moving literature and hands-on activities.

The Art of ListeningMarci McReynolds, Co-Mediation Manager

Every person on the planet wants to be heard. Who is listening? How do we listen, especially when the person speaking is from another culture? In this short, interactive session find out how important the quality of listening is to the quality of the stories that others tell, and how becoming conscious of the way we listen can transform our lives.

Eyes on Traffic – Traffic Management Center TourRaid Tirhi, Traffic Center Manager

Tour the City’s Traffic Management Center and have a real-life experience on how engineers control 200 traffic signals and 80 cameras. Bellevue utilizes cutting edge technologies and an adaptive traffic signal system to move all modes of transportation. Learn how engineers synchronize traffic signals to reduce driver delay while moving pedestrians and bicycles in the most efficient and safe manner.

Exploring the Workforce of TomorrowJames Henderson, Economic Development Manager Panelists include leadership from: Global Innovation Exchange; Microsoft; and Bellevue College

Bellevue is home to over 139.000 residents and more than 148,000 jobs. With a highly educated workforce and a strong technology sector, Bellevue has become a thriving global business center. What will be required to be competitive in this new job market? Join in a panel discussion with leaders from the new Global Innovation Exchange (GIX), Microsoft, Bellevue College and the city’s Economic Development Manager as they examine the intersection between education, technology and our workforce.

Smarter Home, Smarter City Brian Pugliese, Smart Water Infrastructure and Technology Project Manger

Smart technologies open amazing capabilities and opportunities to monitor and control. For homes, there are energy systems, voice-controlled devices, programmable appliances and other devices designed to simplify and improve our day-to-day living. What they have in common is the ability to securely access from the internet or Smartphone. Learn about planned improvements that will help you better monitor and control your water consumption, conservation and stay current with information that puts more power at your fingertips.

SESSION 1 (9:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.)

Moving Beyond First Impressions: Mining for Gold, continued (part 2 of 2)

Fernando Perez, Bellevue College English Professor and published poet; Mark Manuel, Manoj Simha; City of Bellevue Diversity Team

How do we dig beyond the surface to uncover the richness of the people around us? How do we move beyond simple pleasantries to uncover what makes us tick? Play, poetry and written expression are the vehicles we will use to start a journey of introspection and self-expression. This interactive workshop will challenge you to dig deeply into the facets of your personal identity, culture and community. Then we will share with one another the unique experiences that make up who we are. Be ready to connect, reflect and grow, through sharing stories, moving literature and hands-on activities.

Eyes on Traffic – Traffic Management Center Tour (repeat of Session 1)

Raid Tirhi, Traffic Center Manager

Tour the City’s Traffic Management Center and have a real-life experience on how engineers control 200 traffic signals and 80 cameras. Bellevue utilizes cutting edge technologies and an adaptive traffic signal system to move all modes of transportation. Learn how engineers synchronize traffic signals to reduce driver delay while moving pedestrians and bicycles in the most efficient and safe manner.

Vision Zero Accident Prevention TechnologyDaniel Lai, Senior ITS Engineer

Video analytics and machine learning are innovative technologies used to enhance traffic management. The City’s traffic camera system is being used to develop a video analytics platform

which can detect vehicles, trucks, bicycles and pedestrians. Complemented by machine learning, this allows us to use advanced computing technology to automatically reveal traffic data patterns that provide useful insights to improve safety measures at high accident locations and optimize signal operations during congestion. See how this innovative technology allows the City to operate a safer and more efficient transportation system.

Affordable Housing – Fact and Myth Janet Lewine, Associate Planner Panelists include leadership from: A Regional Coalition for Housing; Imagine Housing; and CollinsWoerman

A panel of local affordable housing experts will share their knowledge about the need, challenges and opposition for creating affordable housing in Bellevue. The experts will talk about the issues related to land costs, financing, design and regulation, and creative ways to address them. They will also debunk some of the myths about affordable housing.

Going Solar 101Emma Johnson, Resource Conservation Manager; Solar Washington

Hey, isn’t it too rainy in the Pacific Northwest for Solar? No! This workshop is geared towards the curious homeowner or resident who wants to learn how solar energy works, its applications, the equipment used in solar installations, types of installations, general costs and the breakdown of incentives available. Includes a hands-on demonstration of the technology, and highlights of the various types of solar energy projects in Bellevue.

SESSION 2 (10:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.)

Under Our Skin – What Do We Mean When We Talk About Race? (part 1 of 2)

Jo Cavinta, King County Library System Tizita Assefa, Community Volunteer

Join in a facilitated discussion about race and inclusiveness as we explore the Seattle Times “Under Our Skin” Project. Video presentations will highlight personal reflections and stories from diverse people who participated in this project and will inspire us all to think and talk about issues of race in a deeper way. For those who freeze up at the prospect of talking about race this will help break the ice. For those who tend to take sides right away when the issue of race comes up, Under Our Skin will challenge your assumptions and build common ground.

Finding the Heart and Soul of your CommunityJoshua Heim, Arts Manager

When we visualize our community, we tend to think of the things that make our neighborhoods “work” like roads, schools and commercial centers. But how often do we consider what gives our neighborhoods their life and their personality? Join your neighbors and explore the cultural resources in your community, including annual cultural events, public art, community centers and more.

Electric Vehicle Test “Drive and Learn” SessionsSteve Marshall, Transportation Technology Partnership Manager

Take a “Drive and Learn” test ride in an Electric Vehicle and learn how Shared Electric and Automated vehicles can make transportation safer, smarter, cleaner and more accessible. “Drive” portion includes a 15-minute electric vehicle test drive. “Learn” portion will have

information on the newest model EVs, about a proposed shared electric vanpool system and details on the economics of owning the new generation of electric vehicle. PSE and others will have information on installing and using home chargers, including incentives from the federal government. Bellevue has one of the highest per capita ownership of EVs in the country. This is your chance for Q and A—and a test drive!

Next Generation VisualizationBradley Calvert, Community Development Program Manager

Connecting the community to future visions for the City is essential to meaningful civic engagement. Often City visions are created with static graphics and written descriptions, but that is changing. See demonstrations of new tools that enable residents to experience new concepts through virtual reality and new technologies. Explore new ways to engage in the community development process through exciting initiatives such as the Wilburton-Grand Connection project.

Size up your Footprint! Emma Johnson, Resource Conservation Manager Jennifer Ewing, Environmental Stewardship Manager

This workshop will use data, tools and group problem-solving to calculate ecological footprints and uncover unexpected solutions to reduce them. Find out how to measure a personal footprint and estimate the wider impact of a community behavior or household decision. Also, learn how businesses, cities and governments measure their environmental impact in similar ways. Be prepared to ask questions, check your assumptions and do some math!

SESSION 3 (1:00 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.)

Under Our Skin – What Do We Mean When We Talk About Race? continued (part 2 of 2)

Jo Cavinta, King County Libraries Tizita Assefa, Community Volunteer

Join in a facilitated discussion about race and inclusiveness as we explore the Seattle Times “Under Our Skin” Project. Video presentations will highlight personal reflections and stories from diverse people who participated in this project and will inspire us all to think and talk about issues of race in a deeper way. For those who freeze up at the prospect of talking about race this will help break the ice. For those who tend to take sides right away when the issue of race comes up, Under Our Skin will challenge your assumptions and build common ground.

Smart Mobility Plan Daniel Lai, Senior ITS Engineer

The City of Bellevue’s Smart Mobility Plan uses innovation and public-private sector partnerships to implement technologies that will improve roadway safety, environmental sustainability, travel efficiency and accessibility of Bellevue’s transportation system. The combination of implemented technologies will provide more efficient and reliable travel options in the city. The Smart Mobility Initiative will be developing and implementing new projects related to: Traffic Management, Real-time Traveler Information, Data Management, Electric Vehicles, Autonomous and Connected Vehicles and Shared Mobility projects. See what the transportation future looks like in Bellevue as we adopt new emerging technologies. At this workshop, you will get a glimpse of Bellevue’s Smart Mobility initiatives and projects.

Electric Vehicle Test “Drive and Learn” Sessions (repeat of Session 3)

Steve Marshall, Transportation Technology Partnership Manager

Take a “Drive and Learn” test ride in an Electric Vehicle and learn how Shared Electric and

Automated vehicles can make transportation safer, smarter, cleaner and more accessible. “Drive” portion includes a 15-minute electric vehicle test drive. “Learn” portion will have information on the newest model EVs, about a proposed shared electric vanpool system and details on the economics of owning the new generation of electric vehicle. PSE and others will have information on installing and using home chargers, including incentives from the federal government. Bellevue has one of the highest per capita ownership of EVs in the country. This is your chance for Q and A—and a test drive!

Eastside Rail Corridor TransformationMike Ingram, Senior Planner, Transportation King County Parks ERC Project Manager

The abandoned Eastside Rail Corridor is being repurposed as a pedestrian and bicycle trail, extending the length of Bellevue. Once complete, the trail will connect people across the Eastside to their neighborhoods, workplaces and commercial centers. Combined with the planned Grand Connection, and existing trails on 520 and I-90, walking and biking access throughout Bellevue will be transformed. See where the first trail segments will open this year and hear about the next steps to complete the trail by 2023.

Canopy ConversationsJennifer Ewing, Environmental Stewardship Program Manager Cheryl Cohen, Co-Mediaton Manager

The presence, type or lack of trees often define how we feel about our neighborhood and our city. This session will cover trends in Bellevue related to trees, the value and benefits of trees and will include a group discussion around the challenges and opportunities related to Bellevue’s urban forest. Whether you love big trees or you think trees are a nuisance, come for a friendly discussion around the complex issue of preserving trees in a growing city.

SESSION 4 (2:10pm – 3:15pm)

TO REGISTER:$35 (early registration prior to April 7)$50 (April 8 – 21 if space is available)Fee waivers available. Online: through Event Brite https://neighborhoodsconference.eventbrite.comEasy to follow registration form is on-line, there is no additional fee, pay securely by credit cardBy Mail: hard copy form and check payable to City of Bellevue can be mailed to: City of Bellevue, Neighborhood Outreach, PO Box 90012, Bellevue, WA, 98009-9012.By Phone: 425-452-6836

For more information on the Bellevue Neighborhoods Conference, contact Julie Ellenhorn at 425-452-5372 or neighborhoodsconference@bellevuewa.gov.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONSession 1 (9:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.) Session 2 (10:45 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.)

Moving Beyond First Impressions: Mining for Gold (part 1 of 2)

Moving Beyond First Impressions: Mining for Gold, continued (part 2 of 2)

The Art of Listening Eyes on Traffic – Traffic Management Center Tour (repeat of Session 1)

Eyes on Traffic – Traffic Management Center Tour Vision Zero Accident Prevention Technology

Exploring the Workforce of Tomorrow Affordable Housing – Fact and Myth

Smarter Home, Smarter City Going Solar 101

Session 3 (1:00 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.) Session 4 (2:10 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.)

Under Our Skin – What Do We Mean When We Talk About Race? (part 1 of 2)

Under Our Skin – What Do We Mean When We Talk About Race? continued (part 2 of 2)

Finding the Heart and Soul of your Community Smart Mobility Plan

Electric Vehicle Test “Drive and Learn” Sessions

Electric Vehicle Test “Drive and Learn” Sessions (repeat of Session 3)

Next Generation Visualization Eastside Rail Corridor Transformation

Size up your Footprint! Canopy Conversation

Volunteer Projects: 9 –11 a.m.Family Festival: 11 a.m. –1:30 p.m.

ARBOR DAY – EARTH DAY Join the fun!

Celebrate !

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Attend Arbor Day-Earth Day at Lewis Creek Park, and enjoy FREE admission to Bellevue Neighborhoods Conference environmental workshops, “Size up Your Footprint” and “Canopy Conversations” at City Hall, beginning at 1 p.m. Let us know if you want to volunteer at Arbor Day-Earth Day by March 17, and we’ll save you a spot: 9 –11a.m. For more information contact neighborhoodsconference@bellevuewa.gov.

Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SEFor more information please contact:425-452-4195 or LCVC@bellevuewa.gov

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

JUNE 1 - SEPT 30Have fun!

Meet your neighborsEat great foodShare a hobby

Organize for safetyHAVE A FIRE TRUCK OR POLICE OFFICER VISIT

Questions? Contact Carol Ross, Neighborhood Outreach.425-452-7917 or cross@bellevuewa.gov

Meetings are wheelchair accessible. Captioning, American Sign Language (ASL), or language interpreters are available upon request. Please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-5379 (Voice). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711 (TR). Assisted listening device is available upon request.

Register Today!https://neighborhoodsconference.eventbrite.com

bellevuewa.gov/NeighborhoodsConference

$35.00 Registration includes breakfast, lunch and workshops.

Fee waivers available.

Space is limited!

The City of Bellevue is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Breakfast and Lunch at the Bellevue Neighborhoods Conference will be 100% waste free.

Bellevue Neighborhoods Conference is recommended for ages 13+. No childcare is available.

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