A major mixed-use residential development in downtown Bellevue has received Master Development Plan approval from the city, clearing the way for a multi-phase project that will reshape a prominent block in the City Center North neighborhood.
The project, known as Bellevue North, is being developed by Wallace Properties and spans a 4.22-acre site across multiple parcels, including addresses along Bellevue Way NE, NE 12th Street, and 106th Avenue NE.
The site is currently home to the Bellevue North shopping center, which includes tenants such as Panera Bread, Domino’s Pizza, The UPS Store, and J. Lewis Jewelry, along with other businesses like Adventure Kids Playcare, BevMo!, Pet Pros, Blue Sky Cleaners, Elements Massage, Vision Plus, and The Coder School.
Many of the existing buildings date back to between 1970 and 1985 and are planned for demolition to make way for new development.
Plans call for four mixed-use residential buildings to be constructed in two phases. Once complete, the project is expected to deliver roughly 900 apartment units, along with more than 40,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space.
The first phase, referred to as the west phase, would include a 28-story residential tower with 308 units and a seven-story building with 158 units. This phase will also include ground-level commercial space and underground parking, while a portion of the existing shopping center will remain temporarily during construction.
The second phase, or east phase, would add two mid-rise buildings, each about eight stories tall, with a combined total of more than 400 additional residential units, along with additional retail and restaurant space.
In total, the development is expected to include close to 1 million square feet of residential space and nearly 1,000 parking spaces, primarily located below ground. Plans also include two public outdoor plazas and pedestrian connections designed to improve walkability through the site.
The project will be built in phases, with the first phase moving forward ahead of the second. As part of the approval, the city has granted a 10-year timeline to accommodate the construction schedule.
