Local property owner Vander Hoek Corp. plans to construct a 369-unit apartment complex at the northwest corner of Bellevue Way NE and Main Street in downtown Bellevue, according to permits submitted with the City of Bellevue. The Main Street Gateway project, scheduled for completion in May 2016, will also include 23,475 […]
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Business Lunch With Kemper Freeman Jr. Focuses on Future Success of Downtown Bellevue
A Bellevue Chamber of Commerce business lunch this week will bring local business, political, and community leaders together to discuss innovation and the future business success of downtown Bellevue. Guest speakers include Kemper Freeman Jr., principal owner of Kemper Development Company, which built and operates The Bellevue Collection, and Dr. […]
City of Bellevue Manage Sarkozy resigns
According to the City of Bellevue, Steve Sarkozy, Bellevue city manager since 2000, has resigned effective May 15. The City Council approved an agreement for Sarkozy’s separation from service at the end of Monday night’s meeeting, after an executive session, city spokeswoman Emily Christensen said. In a news release, Mayor […]
Development Company Announces Plans for Downtown Bellevue Main St Site
SRM Development plans to build a 258-unit apartment complex in downtown Bellevue this year, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. SRM Development announced this week that construction will begin in late spring or early summer. The apartments will be situated above 32,000 square feet of commercial space at the […]
Multi-state Prostitution Ring Touches Downtown Bellevue
Six individuals, who utilized a network of apartments in four states, as brothels were indicted last week for conspiracy to transport individuals for prostitution, conspiracy to use a communications facility to promote prostitution and conspiracy to engage in money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. The indictment was returned […]
Kemper Freeman Jr. Launches Personal Blog
Kemper Freeman Jr., the owner of Kemper Development Co. launched his own blog in late 2012 at www.kemperfreeman.com. Since its launch the site has had routine posts a couple times a month. It has given Kemper Freeman Jr. a forum to provide information that is specific to his infinitives, issues, […]
Bellevue Downtown Association Announces 2012 Place Makers
The Bellevue Downtown Association announced their 2012 Place Maker awards on Thursday at their 39th Annual Celebration. The awards go to people and organizations that contributed to making Downtown Bellevue a great place to live work and play. === Arts Champion: Mary Pat Byrne Arts are an important piece of […]
City invites residents to share thoughts on future of Bellevue
Bellevue residents are invited to shape the city’s future at an upcoming planning meeting. The “Forming Our Future” meeting will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Crossroads Community Center, located at 16000 NE 10th St. City planners are seeking input from the public as they update […]
Three Developers to Begin Construction on Apartments in Downtown Bellevue in 2013
Three developers will start construction on nearly 560 apartments in downtown Bellevue this year, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. Last week the City of Bellevue approved Alamo Manhattan’s design for the 1.5-acre site at 10505 Main St. Two six-story buildings will include 260 apartments, 7,000 square feet of […]
Munchbar and Mirror Ultra Lounge Will Not Reopen
Kemper Development Company released a statement today notifying the public that Munchbar and Mirror Ultra Lounge within Bellevue Square will not reopen following the shooting that took place on December 24th. At this time there is not any additional information on what will take the place of Munchbar. Below is the statement released: […]
