A deal allowing the city of Bellevue to purchase 1.5 acres of land on Meydenbauer Bay was approved by the City Council Monday night. The deal for $9.5 million will allow for a larger waterfront park, with a better pedestrian connection to the bay from the downtown and more industrial […]
Bellevue News
President Bush Will Visit Downtown Bellevue
President George W. Bush will attend a fundraiser in Downtown Bellevue for Dave Reichert’s 2008 re-election campaign on August 27th later this month. The Seattle PI reports that there will be a $10,000-per-person “VIP reception” and $1,000 general reception at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Bellevue. Not much more detail […]
Performing Arts Center Eastside Officially Approved
The Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) project will break ground in 2008, and is scheduled to open in 2010. The final design and proposal were officially approved. The original proposal was for $100 million, and now with upgrades has jumped to $160 million. The 2,000-seat venue has the mission to, […]
Prime Location at Lincoln Square
All of Lincoln Square’s retail spaces are either filled or accounted for, with the exception of one prime spot. The empty location is located on the ground floor facing Bellevue Way. The space played host to the first annual Bellevue Collection Fashion Week last year, and will be expected to […]
Lexus of Bellevue Grand Opening Party
Lexus of Bellevue’s new facility officially opened their doors Thursday evening with their grand opening party. The new Lexus dealership, which lies at Main Street and 116th Ave, threw a party in true Lexus fashion. The 275,000-square-foot dealership was morphed into a top-notch catered function. The event was expected to […]
Bellevue Galleria to Add a floor, Eliminate Movie Theatre, and Add Office Space
Cushman & Wakefield, the representing real estate company for the Bellevue Galleria, has posted marketing material with some major implications. The first thing to jump off the page at you will be what looks like the elimination of the Bellevue Galleria’s movie theater. Secondly the addition of a fourth level […]
Open Vacancy in Bellevue Place, Now Occupied
Opening later in August RAG, a much needed men’s high fashion clothing shop will open in Bellevue Place. The store will occupy retail space in the Hyatt’s luxurious lobby on the first floor. The amenities expected inside include a shoeshine chair, pool table, and a big screen television. The boutique […]
Open Vacancy on Main Street
This week is “Open Vacancy” week on DowntownBellevue.net, and second up and open with a vacancy is the old Bellevue CompUSA location. The 100 108th Ave N.E. spot on Main St sits across the way from Belle Arts mid-rise condominium complex. The neighbors within the retail complex include, Boaters World […]
Open Vacancy Week, First Up Bellevue Galleria
This week DowntownBellevue.net will focus on commercial real estate vacancies which have high profile locations. There is no location more painfully vacant than the Bellevue Galleria. Since its opening in 1999 Bellevue Galleria has gone through some major tenants including Tower Records, Hooters, Houlihan’s, Ben and Jerry’s, The Garage, and […]
Bellevue Photographs From This Week
Here are some photographs I took around Downtown Bellevue this week. The weather has been beautiful, and landmarks photogenic…great combo! Check out my full set of Downtown Bellevue Photographs at Flickr
