For the fourth summer in a row, Bellevue is featuring their “Al Fresco” outdoor dining program. Originally created to support local businesses during COVID-19, the project has become a well-loved and highly anticipated extension of summer activity downtown. The Al Fresco program provides expanded dining spaces for local restaurants and […]
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Bellevue City Council Approves Funding for Housing Projects
Bellevue City Council has unanimously voted to support seven affordable housing projects on the Eastside and fund four other projects through its Housing Stability Program. The projects will create or preserve over 800 units of affordable housing through the 2022 Housing Trust Fund, with a total investment of $7.6 million […]
Bosa Development Applies for Park Row Condos Sales Center in Bellevue
Real estate developer, Bosa Development, recently applied for approval from the City of Bellevue to construct a new sales center space. It will be located at 10465 Northeast 2nd Street, at the base of their condo tower, One88. The plans entail a sales center that is made up of 5,289 […]
King County Libraries No Longer Charge Late Fees
On April 26th, the KCLS Board of Trustees approved changes to charging late fees on library books. Since May 9th, the library no longer charges fines on overdue items. Since 2022, the KCLS Board of Trustees have been analyzing the impact of late fines. After gathering and reviewing information for […]
Mixed-Use Project on NE 8th St Receives Design Review Approval
Keppel-KBS previously submitted a Design Review application to the City of Bellevue, seeking approval of their mixed-use development. The property is located at 10850 Northeast 8th Street. Plans for the Bellevue Plaza Apartments include the construction of two, five story structures, made up of 244,095 gross square feet additions over […]
New Residential Mid-Rise Proposed on Main Street
Holland Partner Group has submitted a new proposal to the City of Bellevue for the John L Scott building at 11040 Main Street. The architect for their proposed project is Weber Thompson. According to the permit for “Holland Bellevue Main”, the proposal includes a residential mid-rise podium project with one […]
Bellevue Club Submits Application for Two 16-Story Residential Towers
The Bellevue Club recently submitted an application to the City of Bellevue for two residential towers. The architecture group assigned to the project is local firm, Dahlin, who confirmed that they are designing the “Bellevue Club Towers”. The residential development will be located at 11200 Southeast Sixth Street. The building […]
Performing Arts Center Eastside Hires New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Performing Arts Center Eastside recently appointed Lora Unger as the Center’s new Executive Director. She began her position on May 1st, 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Lora to PACE as our new Executive Director,” said Board Chair Eric Stelter. “We were all impressed by […]
Overlake Primary & Urgent Care Now Open at New Location on NE 10th St.
Overlake Clinics Downtown Bellevue Primary and Urgent Care officially moved at the beginning of May. They are now located at 10223 Northeast 10th Street. They are now open for patients. Aside from the urgent care, the clinic offers a wide range of healthcare services including health. Maintenance screenings and labs, […]
Storefront Feat. Charcuterie Boards Opens in Downtown Bellevue
Charcuterie concept shop, Graze Craze, recently opened in Downtown Bellevue at the North Towne Shopping Center. The address is 2632 Bellevue Way Northeast. This is the first storefront to open on the Eastside. Graze Craze features hand-crafted charcuterie boards and boxes that include an assortments of fresh, high-quality ingredients like […]