As we have shared before, Bellevue is planning for the next 20 years. The community is invited to learn about the issues and share ideas on housing, sustainability, and mobility. According to the City of Bellevue, over the next 20 years, the city is planning for an additional 70,000 jobs […]
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7-Story Mixed-Use Residential Project Slated to Begin Construction in 2023
New plans and renderings have emerged for the new apartment building that is planned for Bellevue Way Southeast, 12 Bellevue Way, according to City of Bellevue’s Weekly Bulletin for 7-21-22. The project is currently waiting for design review approval. Located at 12 Bellevue Way Southeast, the proposed project is a […]
No Plans to Increase Tax on Amazon after Growth in Bellevue
Geekwire recently published an article following up with the question of Amazon being taxed in Bellevue. Danny Westneat from The Seattle Times wrote an article in June asking if an Amazon tax would be coming. This was after a Bellevue City of Council meeting took place in March discussing the […]
Microsoft Not Renewing Lease in Bellevue after Expires in 2023
Microsoft currently has five different leases in Bellevue. One of the leases is set to expire in years to come, and they will not be renewing it, according to Puget Sound Business Journal. The tech company confirmed that they decided not to renew the Advanta lease in September 2023. Microsoft’s […]
Bellevue Police Launch Site Focused on Data and Transparency
According to a press release, the new website for information regarding Bellevue Police includes recent neighborhood crime data, use-of-force incidents, and information about the police department’s workforce diversity. The site is designed to help strengthen trust between the police department and the community. “We are happy to share this police […]
8-Story Apartment Building on NE 10th Street Seeks Design Review Approval
MRM Bellevue, LLC is seeking Design Review and Threshold Determination from the City of Bellevue for approval to demolish an existing single-story building and associated surface parking. The site is located at 10350 Northeast 10th Street. MRM, owner of the site, is partnering with Guntower Capital, to develop an eight-story […]
ONNI Group’s 3-Tower Project in Bellevue Receives Design Review Approval
The mixed-use project planned for the old Barnes & Noble location on 106th Avenue Northeast recently received approval of its Master Development Plan and Design Review. Doxa Church was also previously located at this site which will be demolished. The plan for 606 106th Avenue Northeast – ONNI includes a single […]
Amazon Nears 10,000 Employees in Bellevue, Commits to Sustainable Growth in Years to Come
Since first moving much of their employees to the Eastside, Amazon now has close to 10,000 Bellevue-based employees. This number will continue to grow, as they have committed to increasing the employee count to 25,000. The company expects to have 10,000 employees on the Eastside by summer 2022. Later this […]
4th of July at Bellevue Park to Include Activities, Food and Entertainment
The City of Bellevue and Bellevue Downtown Association are working together to produce the Bellevue Family 4th of July. For the first time in two years, it will resume its regular programming since the pandemic began in 2020. Guests are invited to enjoy free live music, children’s activities, food options […]
Outdoor Dining Program in Downtown Bellevue has Begun
Al Fresco dining begins today, May 24th, throughout Downtown Bellevue. This is the third summer that the program has taken place. During the pandemic, the City of Bellevue supported local businesses by providing additional outdoor space for restaurants and retailers to accommodate social distancing. Based on overwhelming positive feedback, “al […]