In an ongoing effort to improve the health of Bellevue’s neighborhood shopping centers, the Bellevue City Council reviewed recent work to analyze market demand and redevelopment opportunities at the Newport Hills Shopping Center, south of Interstate 90.

The shopping center’s owner, community members and city officials have worked together to consider new uses and development scenarios for the retail property, 40 percent of which is now vacant. The council Monday encouraged the parties to continue the dialogue and to craft amendments to the city’s neighborhood business zoning that would enable reinvestment.

The council was also briefed on the ongoing redevelopment of the Lake Hills Shopping Center and work anticipated at the Kelsey Creek Shopping Center, both in east Bellevue.