New street signs have been unveiled near the Bellevue Botanical Hardens, honoring Bellevue’s longest-running sister city relationship, Yao, Japan. The relationship began 52 years ago. Weeks ago, Yao officials sent Mayor Lynne Robinson a photo of a corresponding sign that honors Bellevue. The Yao signs are near the Yao Garden […]
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Living Well at Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake
Over the past few weeks, residents have been eagerly moving into their apartments and meeting new neighbors at the brand-new Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the unique assisted living and memory care community was designed to bring the outdoors in to […]
180-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed in Downtown Bellevue at Current Site of Taco Time
Bellevue Investors IV LLC, which is a part of Vulcan Real Estate, recently applied to the City of Bellevue for design review approval of a 180-unit apartment building. The proposed structure is located in Downtown Bellevue, at 201 106th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 2nd Street. The proposed new construction of […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Memorable Brunch or Dinner at The Collection
Make this Mother’s Day memorable by treating mom to a delicious meal at The Bellevue Collection. With the anticipated holiday right around the corner, make reservations where you know she will be well taken care of. Does she favor steak, tapas, or a traditional brunch offering? The many selections listed […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Appoints Interim Executive Director
After an open letter was written to the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, documenting the abuses that the executive director had inflicted upon its first Black woman curator, the chief curator and executive director resigned in March. As of recently, a new Executive Director has been appointed. As an […]
Locally Owned Craft Brewery to Open in the Spring District
Bellevue Brewing Company is opening a new location in the Spring District. They recently applied for a permit at 1285 122nd Avenue Northeast. The brewery currently has a location is on 130th Avenue Northeast that opened in 2012. They offer handcrafted beers and a New American pub menu featuring meats […]
Bellevue Ranks in Top Ten for Best Cities to Live in America
A survey was recently taken regarding best cities to live in in America. Bellevue made the top ten list. The city of Bellevue received an A+ for overall Niche grade, A+ for schools, and 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. The information on their website describes the city as having […]
Mixed-Use Project, Avenue Bellevue, Closes Largest Construction Loan in Bellevue History for $700M
Avenue Bellevue, LLC, in partnership with Fortress Development, recently announced that they secured financing for its flagship project, Avenue Bellevue. The two-tower luxury condo, hotel and retail project, is currently under construction. The $700 million transaction with Silverstein Capital Partners is the largest construction loan in Bellevue history. It is […]
2021 Q2 Downtown Bellevue Condo Real Estate Report
The spring market for condos in downtown Bellevue has been very strong. We saw a 500% increase in pending sales (new contracts signed) in March compared with last year; 48 pending sales versus just 8 at the same time in 2020. Inventory of available condos based on pending sales is […]
Washington Square 8-Story Hotel Project Submitted for Design Review
A design review approval has been submitted to the City of Bellevue for a hotel located on 106th Avenue Northeast. The project name is Washington Square Extended Stay Hotel, located at the Northwest corner of 106th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 9th Place. The 8-story hotel will feature 225 guest rooms, […]