A new City of Bellevue incentive program called “Downtown Bellevue On the Move” is offering financial rewards and travel assistance to downtown residents and workers who are willing to stop commuting solo. The program goal is to increase the use of alternative commutes downtown to 40 percent of all commute […]
Author: Peter
Concur to Relocate from Redmond to Downtown Bellevue
One of the Puget Sound’s largest technology companies is leaving Redmond to relocate to downtown Bellevue. Concur Technologies, is a provider of software solutions that automate employee spending management. According to GeekWire, a technology site based in Seattle, Concur has signed a lease for 122,742 square feet at 601 108th […]
Bellevue Square Plans Expansion
City records indicate the Kemper Development Company is proposing to build a third level of retail with 119,000 square feet and a new level of parking with 375 stalls. The report lists Sclater Partners Architects as the applicant contact. The environmental checklist for the project states that it would have […]
Munchbar Remodel Complete – MIRROR Ultralounge Now Open
The Mirror Ultralounge in Bellevue Square opened last Thursday opened following a weeklong renovation. Mirror has freshened the former Piano Bash lounge. As the new name hints, Mirror Ultalounge, reflects the club’s many reflective surfaces and gleaming chandeliers, suggesting influences of Parisian and vintage American styling. To coincide, the new […]
New Fire Station for Downtown Bellevue?
City planners see the need for a new fire station in downtown Bellevue. City staff has been considering potential locations for a new downtown fire station since 2002, when it was forecast that there would be large population growth, in new buildings, in downtown Bellevue. City officials believe a city-owned […]
New Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business in Downtown Bellevue
A new service for pet owners has been launched in downtown Bellevue, where you can bring your pet’s best dog harness so they can enjoy their walks in style. The Square Pet Care is a dog walking and petsitting service for the condos and apartments of Bellevue. Owner, Todd Wilson […]
Downtown Bellevue Outdoor Dining Guide – Now Live
We’ve put together an outdoor dining guide for the restaurants in the Downtown Bellevue core area. You can look here to find the perfect outside spot to connect with your friends or business associates. You will find many, great choices. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a cup of coffee or […]
Downtown Bellevue high-rise, Soma Towers breaks ground
The Seattle Times is reporting that the first Bellevue high-rise in four years has broken ground. Su Development, an Eastside and Seattle apartment developer, has begun work on a 21-story apartment tower in downtown Bellevue. This will be Bellevue’s first new, multistoried building construction since the real estate crash. The […]
Share Your Feedback on Public Transit in Bellevue
The City of Bellevue is offering incentives to get your feedback regarding all aspects of public transit in the city. To get your feedback, a transit survey has been devised. To date, thousands of surveys have been completed. The objective is to create a master plan aimed at making the […]
Sunday Family Dinners at John Howie Steak
John Howie Steak is a Bellevue favorite. Whether it is for happy hour or dinner, you can be sure to have an enjoyable experience. Starting earlier this month, the restaurant launched their Sunday Family Dinners menu for four, served family style. Your party will choose one entree from choices ranging […]