The Grand Connection begins at the waterfront of Lake Washington at Meydenbauer Bay Park, extending through Bellevue's dynamic Downtown and ultimately connecting with the regional Eastside Rail Corridor in the Wilburton Commercial Area. The opportunity exists to create unique themes and environments along each segment of the Grand Connection, complementing existing and future uses. Ultimately the Grand Connection will influence the land use patterns of the Wilburton commercial area by improving connectivity to Downtown and creating a landmark piece of infrastructure.