According to the City of Bellevue on Thursday night firefighters from Kirkland and Bellevue responded to a report of an escalator collapse at Bellevue Square inside of Macy’s. Upon the firefighters arrival it appeared that the escalator had not collapsed, but did have a mechanical failures. According to the report […]
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Downtown Bellevue Drives up Parking Costs
If you rent a parking space in downtown Bellevue, you may want to consider switching to public transportation next year. According to a recent study in the Puget Sound Business Journal, the median price of an unreserved parking space in Bellevue was $180 per month in 2011, an 11.1 percent […]
Open House to Focus on Future of Downtown Bellevue
Downtown residents are invited to learn about the future of downtown Bellevue and provide feedback on the city’s Downtown Livability Initiative during an open house from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, at City Hall. The public is invited to view maps, visual displays, and a 3-D model of downtown, […]
Downtown Bellevue Site Available for Development
Commercial real estate brokerage firm Kidder Mathews will market one of the last remaining development sites in downtown Bellevue. The property features about 58,500 square feet of land area between One Bellevue Center and Key Center, at 437 – 527 108th Ave. NE. The site has been privately owned for […]
Bellevue Towers Reaches 80 Percent Sold
As of this week, Bellevue Towers is 80 percent sold. Bellevue Towers has sold 178 homes this year, bringing in more than $285 million in revenue and pushing the project to 80 percent sold, according to a press statement. The condominiums are priced from $469,000 to more than $2 million. […]
2012 Downtown Bellevue Halloween Events
ADULT FUN 2nd Annual Suite Halloween Bash $2000 in costume contest cash & prizes. Featuring DJ Kourosh. Costumes mandatory for this party. Location: Suite Restaurant & Lounge Date: October 27th 10:00PM – 2:00AM Cost: $10 Pre-sale tickets, $20 tickets at the door Purchase tickets> Freak Night Halloween Bash at Parlor […]
Schnitzer West Approaches City about New Office Building in Downtown Bellevue
Seattle development company Schnitzer West may be planning to construct an office building on property owned by Bank of America in downtown Bellevue, according to a report in the Daily Journal of Commerce. The DJC reported that Schnitzer West recently approached the city of Bellevue to inquire about constructing an office […]
New Bellevue Streets in Need of Names
Residents are being asked to name five new Bel-Red streets in Bellevue. Although the Bel-Red area is not currently defined as “Downtown Bellevue” it’s likely over the next few decades Downtown Bellevue as we know it will begin to expand towards the Bel-Red corridor. This is your chance at naming […]
The Bravern Office Towers For Sale
The Bravern office towers are for sale once again. Principal Real Estate Investors purchased the two towers for $410 million in 2010. Now it’s looking for a buyer for the 750,000-square-foot project, according to a brochure. The listing includes a 3,100-stall parking garage. The brochure advises that buyers can assume […]
‘Whimsical’ Playground Planned for Bellevue Downtown Park
Local residents are invited to a “Play for All” Expo showcasing plans for a new playground at the Bellevue Downtown Park on Saturday. The city aims to redesign and expand the park’s playground to accommodate children with disabilities. The “Inspiration Playground” will engage the senses with tactile sculptures and an […]
