Survey: Bellevue residents cheer tech job growth but want more affordable housing
Tech companies are expanding in Bellevue and residents are rolling out the welcome wagon.
A survey of 400 people conducted by EMC Research July 8-13 found that 81% of respondents agreed that Bellevue was a good place to do business. They were also asked what the increasing presence of large tech companies meant for the city. Only 12% said they had negatively impacted the quality of life in Bellevue.
The Eastside Business Alliance, the campaign arm of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, commissioned the study. Results were shared with the Business Journal.
Amazon.com Inc. has led the charge into Bellevue. Though it officially named Arlington, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee, as new headquarters locations in addition to Seattle, it's also made plans to funnel tens of thousands of workers into Bellevue.
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