 By the 1970 census, Bellevue had become the fourth most populous city in the state of Washington, following only Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma.Bellevue remains one of the largest cities in the state, with several high-rise structures in its core and a burgeoning business community.The city experienced a building boom during the mid 2000s, with the building of developments such as Lincoln Square and the Bravern.