Author: Kara

Bellevue 200, Mixed-Use, Residential Building

8-Story Mixed-Use Residential Building Proposed on 105th Ave

A new mixed-use residential project has been proposed in Downtown Bellevue. City Investors LLC applied for Design Review approval by the City of Bellevue for 200 105th Avenue Northeast. The project, “Plaza 200”, is proposed to be an eight-story, 180 unit mixed-use residential building with 5,200 square feet of ground […]

Bellevue Downtown Park with American Flags

Fireworks Show Returns to Bellevue for Fourth of July

The annual fireworks show in Bellevue Downtown Park is happening once again. This will be the first public event in the city since March 2020. The Bellevue 4th of July Fireworks will not include entertainment, live music, or other activities before or after the show. The park will be open […]

Downtown Bellevue City Skyline With Bellevue Downtown Park

Bellevue Receives All-America City Award 2021

Bellevue was recently announced as the winner of the distinction of All-America City 2021. There were 20 other cities nationwide picked as finalists for this award. According to the City of Bellevue, the National Civic League issues the award annually to cities that leverage engagement to build equitable, thriving communities. […]

Main Street Place in Downtown Bellevue

Plans for Mixed-Use Project Totaling 1.4M Square Feet Announced at Previous Bellevue Toys ‘R Us Location

Hines, Benenson Capital Partners, and USAA Real Estate Partner recently announced that they were planning a new mixed-use project in Downtown Bellevue. Plans for “Main Street Place” were confirmed in a release from June 2021. The 6.75 acre, mixed-use development will consist of approximately 1.2 million square feet of new […]

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Bellevue Closes Permanently

According to their website, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Bellevue is permanently closed. It was located at Bellevue Square. The restaurant opened in 2002. The chain restaurant is known for its finest cuts of USDA Prime beef, award-winning wines, and happy hour. Ruth’s Chris posted a message on their […]

New Pedestrian Entrance at Bellevue Park Unveiled

Bellevue Downtown Park’s Northeast Gateway, the new pedestrian entrance, has been unveiled. The park’s Northeast corner, on Northeast 4th Street and Bellevue Way, is the main connection between the park and downtown’s commercial district. The new pedestrian entrance will feature a plaza, seating areas, and water features. According to the […]