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 […]
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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 […]
Bellevue Downtown Association President Resigns
Bellevue Downtown Association President Leslie Lloyd submitted her resignation last week, according to a statement from the BDA. Lloyd has accepted the position of executive director at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth. However, she will stay on to aid the BDA in its transition through Jan. […]
BevMo! Liquor Store Coming to Downtown Bellevue
The liquor store chain “BevMo!” (Beverages & More) is coming to Downtown Bellevue. The store specializes in sales of beer, wine and spirits. BevoMo! will locate in the Bellevue North Shopping Center on Bellevue Way, leasing 12,000 square feet. The retail space was previously occupied by the Washington State Liquor […]
Sterling Savings Bank Opening New Location in Downtown Bellevue
Sterling Savings Bank is in construction of their newest bank branch in Downtown Bellevue. The location is on Bellevue Way & NE 10th St. The building was previously occupied by Sherman Clay Piano Store, which is now closed.
Your Local Market Announces Permanent Closure
Your Local Market announced Thursday that it will not re-open its doors in downtown Bellevue. Founder Jason Brown said in an e-mail that the market will remain closed due to a lack of financing. He thanked employees and customers for their support. “When we created YLM we knew it would […]
Money Magazine Names Bellevue a ‘Best Place to Live’
For the fourth time, Money Magazine named Bellevue one of the best small cities in America. This year, Bellevue ranked No. 40 on the magazine’s top 100 list. “We’re gratified to be recognized for the fourth time as one of the best places to live in the country,” Mayor Conrad […]
Kemper Development Moves Forward with Lincoln Square Expansion
Plans to expand Lincoln Square in downtown Bellevue are moving forward, according to reports from the PSBJ. Kemper Development Co. has applied for a building permit for the site at 410 Bellevue Way NE, south of the Bellevue Arts Museum, near the intersection of Northeast Fourth Street. The planned $850 […]