The Bellevue Galleria in downtown Bellevue has been renamed the ‘Bellevue Connection’ and plans are in the works to upgrade the building, according to the PSBJ. Madison Marquette, which bought the Sixth Avenue Northeast property last year for $88 million, is planning a $5 to $10 million renovation that will […]
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Cafe Habits at Bellevue Galleria Closes
Cafe Habits at the center of the Bellevue Galleria plaza has closed after 15 years of being in business. The cafe, which is located within an outdoor setting at 106th Ave NE has removed all signage and furnishings from the space. There is a note on the windows communicating that […]
Old Bellevue Main Street Developer Advocates for Additional Parking at Bellevue Downtown Park or Near Main Street
Local developer Carl Vander Hoek is gathering support for a proposal to add parking to Bellevue’s Downtown Park, or in close proximity to it. The City of Bellevue, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Bellevue, plans to upgrade the Downtown Park to include a new water feature and an […]
New Plans for Downtown Bellevue Hilton Garden Inn Unveiled
The hotel market is heating up in downtown Bellevue. Four hotels have been in various stages of development in downtown Bellevue and now details for a fifth have been unveiled. West 77 Partners, the project developer, will construct a Hilton Garden Inn, forecast for occupancy in mid 2016. The hotel […]
Downtown Bellevue QFC Store Expansion and Remodel Complete
The QFC grocery store in downtown Bellevue at 8th street has recently completed a remodel and expansion. The store now has an additional 6,000 square feet of retail space. Notable additions include the following: Cork & Tap – Bar area that will serve beer and wine 7 days a week […]
Downtown Bellevue Sites Demolished Making Way for Development
If you’ve been driving (or walking) around downtown Bellevue in the last few days you’ve likely seen a change in the landscape. Buildings at the corner of Bellevue Way and Main Street, as well as 106th Ave NE and NE 2nd St have been demolished making way for new construction. […]
City of Bellevue Approves Design for New Sleek Marriott AC Hotel at 106th Ave NE & 2nd St
The City of Bellevue has approved the design for a Marriott AC Hotel at 10628 NE 2nd St in downtown Bellevue. The project is planned to be 7-stories, with a total of 110,000 square feet and 234 hotel units. These units will be one and two bedroom guestrooms. The hotel […]
J.C. Penney Store Closing at Bellevue Square
The J.C. Penney store at Bellevue Square is closing after 55 years of being in business, according to a report in The Seattle Times. The report states that the last day of operation will be on November 1st, 2014 and will be available for smaller specialty stores. Marketing Director of […]
2014 King County Residential Valuations For Downtown Bellevue & Beaux Arts Increase by 22.6%
According to a release on Tuesday, the King County Assessor’s office mailed the residential property owners in Beaux Arts and Downtown Bellevue their individual property values. The property values based on the release state that the property values “generally increased” by 22.6%. The King County Assessor’s Office does an evaluation […]
Bellevue Square Updates: Puma Closes, Lorna Jane & ExOfficio Opening
The Puma Store, located on the second floor at Bellevue Square has closed. All the signage has been removed, and there isn’t messaging to communicate a re-opening a new location within the shopping center. Lorna Jane, the Australia women’s activewear label will have their launch party at Bellevue Square on […]
