It has been quite a journey to get agreement on the details for light rail in Bellevue. On Monday night the city council voted 6-0 in favor of cost-reducing changes to the light rail project that could save Bellevue taxpayers up to $35 million. “Tonight we reached a major milestone […]
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Spring Forward Expo to Feature Downtown Bellevue Projects
The City of Bellevue’s Spring Forward Expo will showcase plans for the city’s future on Wednesday, April 24, at City Hall in downtown Bellevue. The public is invited to peruse maps and displays for more than 70 projects and initiatives as well as talk with city officials and project managers […]
Public Invited to Join Downtown Walking Tours
Local residents are invited to join City of Bellevue staff on guided walking tours of downtown Bellevue on Saturday, April 27, or Wednesday, May 1. The guided tours are part of the Downtown Livability Initiative. The city is seeking public input for updating the Land Use Code for downtown Bellevue. […]
Apartment complex planned for Old Bellevue: Main Street Gateway Project
Local property owner Vander Hoek Corp. plans to construct a 369-unit apartment complex at the northwest corner of Bellevue Way NE and Main Street in downtown Bellevue, according to permits submitted with the City of Bellevue. The Main Street Gateway project, scheduled for completion in May 2016, will also include 23,475 […]
Business Lunch With Kemper Freeman Jr. Focuses on Future Success of Downtown Bellevue
A Bellevue Chamber of Commerce business lunch this week will bring local business, political, and community leaders together to discuss innovation and the future business success of downtown Bellevue. Guest speakers include Kemper Freeman Jr., principal owner of Kemper Development Company, which built and operates The Bellevue Collection, and Dr. […]
7th Annual Bellevue 10K & 5K Run & Walk: April 28th
The 7th Annual Bellevue 10K and 5K run and walk will take place starting at Bellevue Downtown Park Sunday, April 28th 2013. The running course will offer a new route through Downtown Bellevue (visit the website for new routes).The event will also play host to a half-mile Kids’ Dash to […]
The Future of Downtown Bellevue: The Spring District
The future of Downtown Bellevue is about to be shaped by an adjacent residential development site in Bellevue’s 36-acre mixed-use, Spring District, at the intersection of SR-520 and I-405. Wright Runstad & Company and Shorenstein Properties have chosen Security Properties to initiate the development. Security Properties will purchase a 2.5-acre […]
Maggiano’s Bellevue to Present Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Maggiano’s Little Italy will host a murder mystery show during dinner on Saturday, April 20, at its downtown Bellevue restaurant. Guests will participate in solving a murder mystery during the 7-10 p.m. performance. This all-inclusive show includes hors d’oeuvres, a three-course meal and a glass of wine or beer. The […]
Girl Power Hour Hosts Event at Bellevue Club: Women in Social Media
The organization, “Girl Power Hour” will host a social media event for women at Bellevue Club May 8th from 6:30 – 9:30PM. The event will be focused on what’s happening in new media and how brands can standout in the social media crowd. The event will include women panelists that […]
City of Bellevue Manage Sarkozy resigns
According to the City of Bellevue, Steve Sarkozy, Bellevue city manager since 2000, has resigned effective May 15. The City Council approved an agreement for Sarkozy’s separation from service at the end of Monday night’s meeeting, after an executive session, city spokeswoman Emily Christensen said. In a news release, Mayor […]
