The new music series is making its debut in Bellevue. Bellevue Beats Music Series is happening from April 7 through October 27. Bellevue Downtown Association is reigniting Downtown’s music scene with a free concert every Wednesday. Shows begin steaming on Wednesdays in April, and transition to outdoor in-person in July […]
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2021 Bellevue Farmers Market to Open May 13
The 2021 Bellevue Farmers Market is scheduled to open on May 13th. It will take place every Thursday from 3pm to 7pm at Bellevue Presbyterian Church at 1717 Bellevue Way Northeast. The market features a mix of 35 vendors offering seasonal fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, fresh meats, artisan goods, […]
18-Story Mixed-Use Development in Bellevue Submitted for Design Review
The project, “400 108th”, at 400 108th Avenue Northeast, is under design review. The site is currently Washington Federal and Overlake Medical Clinics. The design is of an 18-story tower for office use, with active uses and pedestrian amenities at the ground level, and below grade parking. The proposed building […]
New Plans Emerge for Bellevue Connection Commercial Property
ZGF Architects has submitted plans to the City of Bellevue that are in the predevelopment phase for a non-residential project. The project, “Bellevue Connection”, is located at 550 106th Avenue Northeast, next to Bellevue Towers. The project submitted includes a ground floor retail addition of 200 gross square feet, a […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Announces Virtual Arts Fair Due to Pandemic
Bellevue Arts Museum has announced that they will be hosting their annual Arts Fair as a virtual event this year. The Fair runs from July 21 to August 4, 2021. According to their website, the decision to go virtual was made after many hours were spent surveying artists and reaching […]
11-Story Office Building in Bellevue’s Spring District Receives Design Review Approval
A determination of non-significance was issued to Wright Runstad & Company, who proposed to construct an office building with retail and parking. The decision included Design Review, Variance, and SEPA Determination. The site is located in The Spring District at 1615 123rd Avenue Northeast. The project proposed at The Spring […]
Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director Resigns Amidst Allegations of Abuse and Disrespect
On March 15, an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the Executive Director inflicted upon the first Black woman curator. It requested acknowledgement of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31. Since […]
112th Avenue Corridor to Undergo Large Transformation Over Next Few Years
The 112th Avenue corridor is undergoing a large transformation and will be in the foreseeable future. The now transit-oriented area has over five projects in the works, excluding the Downtown Bellevue Tunnel for the East Link light rail. We are highlighting the different projects that have been proposed along 112th, […]
Artists Request Removal of Bellevue Arts Museum’s Executive Director
An open letter was written to Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees by members of the region’s art community, requesting that Benedict Heywood, BAM’s executive director, be removed. It is asking for acknowledgment of the letter, as well as a response to the demands within it by March 31, 2021. […]
3 Residential Buildings Proposed on Main Street in Bellevue Receive Design Review Approval
US Alliance Gateway, LLC and Encore Architects has received approval for their design review and master development plan. Their multi-building project is planned for 11100 Main Street. The project titled Broadstone Bellevue Gateway, consists of three buildings in one phase. This includes a 22-story independent living tower comprised of 155 […]