Bellevue is rooted in the resilient spirit of the Pacific Northwest and as such, it is in our nature to enjoy the beauty and restorative power of the outdoors, the anticipation and excitement of world-changing ideas, and the sensory exploration of fashion, art, and culturally inspired cuisine. The city’s name is derived from the French term Bellevue meaning (“beautiful view”). With a population of just over 150,000, Bellevue is home to some of the world’s most successful companies. Downtown Bellevue is the second-largest city center in Washington State. Bellevue is known for its high quality of life recently being rated by CNN list of the best places to live and launch a business and by USA Today as the second-best place to live in the entire US.