 Reflective of Bellevue's growth over the years is Bellevue Square, now one of the largest shopping centers in the region.Opened in 1946, the mall has undergone several significant phases of expansion since the 1980s.The city's plans include the Bel-Red Corridor Project, a large-scale planning effort to encourage the redevelopment of the large Bel-Red section of the city bordering the adjacent town of Redmond which is a major employment area in the city.