Downtown Bellevue

Opened in 2009, The Bravern is a high-end complex of shops, apartments, and offices located on the eastern edge of downtown adjacent to I-405.

The Shops at The Bravern featured the only Neiman Marcus in the Pacific Northwest, which closed in 2020 following the company's bankruptcy,[7][8] and continues to host the Seattle area's primary concentration of global luxury brand boutiques such as (as of 2017) Hermès, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Tods, and Moncler.

It features a half-mile promenade flanked by shade trees along with a stepped canal, rose gardens, grassy fields, and a playground for children.

[11] The Downtown Park is undergoing an expansion through the city's "Complete the Circle" project and will soon (2017) feature the Inspiration Playground and Sensory Garden.

Downtown Bellevue is the headquarters for several major employers, including Paccar, Eddie Bauer, Valve, Bungie, Apptio, SAP Concur, Symetra Financial and Puget Sound Energy.

[13] Meydenbauer Center hosts a variety of major conventions, trade shows, fundraisers, and corporate events.