Bellevue sits across Lake Washington from Seattle, anchored by downtown's office towers and the sprawling Bellevue Square retail district. The city extends from the Meydenbauer Bay waterfront through neighborhoods like Crossroads, Factoria, and Wilburton, reaching east toward Issaquah and the Cascade foothills. Major employers in technology, healthcare, and corporate headquarters drive the local economy, with significant residential growth in Somerset, Newport Hills, and the Lake Hills corridor. The population includes substantial international communities, particularly from Asia and the Pacific Rim, reflected in the diverse business landscape along Bel-Red Road and in the Crossroads area.