Broderick Group’s most recent Eastside Office Market Report reveals a significant shift in the landscape of Bellevue’s commercial real estate, largely attributed to the planned exodus of Microsoft from the area. The fourth quarter of 2023 saw major vacancies at key locations, including Advanta, 90East, and Lincoln Square North, totaling […]
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TikTok to Lease Additional Office Space in Bellevue
According to permits submitted to the City of Bellevue, ByteDance, a Beijing-based company, who owns the social media platform, TikTok, is requesting tenant improvements at 700 Bellevue Way Northeast. The files specify floors 23 through 26 for construction. The space to be leased by TikTok, is located at Lincoln Square […]
Bellevue’s Lynne Robinson Secures Third Consecutive Mayoral Term
Marking a milestone in Bellevue’s 71-year legacy, Lynne Robinson has secured her third consecutive term as mayor, a first-time feat for any council-member in the city’s history. The decision was made unanimously at the City Council’s first session of the year held in early January. Robinson was initially elected to […]
Bellevue City Council to Extend Spring District Development Deal
In a decisive move during Monday’s session, the City Council signaled strong backing for the extension of the development agreement with Seattle-based developer, Wright Runstad & Company. This is an important step toward the continued advancement of the Spring District catalyst project in BelRed. Dating back to 2009, the city’s […]
Bellevue Receives Silver Certification for 3rd Time for Data-Driven Governance
Bellevue has once again demonstrated its commitment to data-driven governance by achieving What Works Cities silver certification for the third time in five years. This prestigious national recognition highlights the city’s exemplary use of data and evidence in decision-making processes, placing Bellevue among a distinguished group of cities leading the […]
Square Roots Salon on NE 4th St. Now Open, Grand Opening June 17
Square Roots Salon is now open on Northeast 4th Street and Bellevue Way Northeast. The address is 10419 Northeast 4th Street. The salon offers services including haircuts for women, men, and children, hair coloring, highlights, balayage, extensions, smoothing treatments, perms, and makeup. Haircut pricing for women begins at $85, while […]
New Non-Profit Rescues Healthy Food Going to Landfill, Delivers to Those in Need
Sharmila Rathinam and Sunita Shastri founded the non-profit organization, Eat Happy Now in June 2022. Their mission is “Solving for hunger by rescuing healthy food going to landfill and delivering it real time to those in need, through nonprofit partners.” Eat Happy Now connects the supply and demand for surplus […]
Amazon to Move 2,000 Office-Based Employees from Seattle to Bellevue
2,000 Amazon employees are going to move their home base from Seattle Bellevue, according to an employee at the Worldwide Communications team at Amazon. The company recently announced plans to shift some of their employees to offices on the Eastside. Amazon will be closing at least two office buildings in […]
Bellevue Commits to Building Sustainability with Launch of 2030 District
According to a recent press release, Kiki Gram of Vulcan Real Estate announce the launch of a Bellevue 2030 District. The vision of the 2030 Districts Network is to establish a global network of thriving high-performance building districts and cities, uniting communities to catalyze transformation in the built environment and […]
Bellevue Leads the Way in Challenging Regional Office Market
Kidder Matthews recently published their Seattle office CRE market. Much of the information highlighted that Bellevue has shown to be thriving in comparison to other cities in the struggling office market. Even with an increase in vacancy rates, the Eastside has maintained the lowest regional vacancy rate. Bellevue has shown […]