Best places website Livability put Bellevue at No. 14 in its 2015 rankings of best places to live in the country, making it a major magnet for new businesses and talented employees in the Puget Sound region. Come hear more about the city at our Bellevue on the Rise event—subtitled the Future of Washington's Next Big City—at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on April 23.

Among our speakers will be Wright Runstad & Co president Greg Johnson, who tells us Bellevue holds a starring place in the Puget Sound region in many respects—second only to Seattle in size, with its Downtown population quadrupling since 1990—besides being a top place to live. "It's strong economically and is coming into its own as the center of the Eastside," he says, adding that with room to grow, the city's still got plenty of upside.

The Resmark Cos SVP Michael Zarola tells us despite fervent demand for residential properties in South Bellevue, few new projects are underway. Recently capital provider Resmark and JV partner Windward Real Estate Services unveiled plans for an infill project in Bellevue called Factoria, which will include 24 for-sale townhouses. The company anticipates a healthy cross-section of buyers, including young professionals, married couples and affluent families. Come hear from our all-star panelists at Bisnow's Bellevue on the Rise event at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on April 23. Sign up here.