Tag: City of Bellevue

Office Tower Planned for Washington Square Superblock

TC Northwest Development, Inc. plans to construct a 19-story office tower at the Washington Square superblock in downtown Bellevue. The local development company recently filed an application with the City of Bellevue for a permit to demolish an existing building and construct an office tower on the 1.5-acre site at 833 […]

Eastside to Celebrate July 4th with Fun, Fireworks

The Eastside will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and family-friendly festivities on Thursday, July 4, at the Bellevue Downtown Park. The Symetra Bellevue Family 4th will include a Family Fun Zone kicking off at 2 p.m. The celebration includes free live music by top regional bands beginning at 3:45 p.m. […]

City of Bellevue is Searching for Your Best Ideas

Do you want to make a difference in Bellevue? The City is searching for your “Best Ideas” via an online contest now through July 4th. Visitors to the website can submit ideas and vote on favorites. This is your opportunity to help improve transportation, parks, shopping centers, neighborhoods, and other […]

New Office Tower Proposed for Downtown Bellevue

A Dallas-based commercial real estate company confirmed last week that it has a contract to purchase the property at 833 108th Ave. NE in downtown Bellevue, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. A City of Bellevue official said Trammell Crow Co. is proposing a 19-story office tower with about […]

Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina Projects Update

We have previously reported on projects related to Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina. New construction will provide fourteen visitor moorage slips at the marina and public access to two additional waterfront properties at Meydenbauer Beach Park. City staff worked with the Meydenbauer neighborhood and KPFF Consulting Engineering, Seattle, to identify […]

Bellevue City Council Votes on Preferred Light Rail Option

It has been quite a journey to get agreement on the details for light rail in Bellevue. On Monday night the city council voted 6-0 in favor of cost-reducing changes to the light rail project that could save Bellevue taxpayers up to $35 million. “Tonight we reached a major milestone […]

Spring Forward Expo to Feature Downtown Bellevue Projects

The City of Bellevue’s Spring Forward Expo will showcase plans for the city’s future on Wednesday, April 24, at City Hall in downtown Bellevue. The public is invited to peruse maps and displays for more than 70 projects and initiatives as well as talk with city officials and project managers […]

Public Invited to Join Downtown Walking Tours

Local residents are invited to join City of Bellevue staff on guided walking tours of downtown Bellevue on Saturday, April 27, or Wednesday, May 1. The guided tours are part of the Downtown Livability Initiative. The city is seeking public input for updating the Land Use Code for downtown Bellevue. […]

City of Bellevue Manage Sarkozy resigns

According to the City of Bellevue, Steve Sarkozy, Bellevue city manager since 2000, has resigned effective May 15. The City Council approved an agreement for Sarkozy’s separation from service at the end of Monday night’s meeeting, after an executive session, city spokeswoman Emily Christensen said. In a news release, Mayor […]

Plans for Downtown Bellevue Casino on Bellevue Way Leaked

There are plans to bring a 2-story casino to Downtown Bellevue to be located at Bellevue Way and NE 2nd St. The property currently hosts a strip-mall with tenants that include Yogurtland, UPS Store, and Julep Nail Parlor, to name a few. If you don’t live near this casino, or […]