According to the Bellevue Police Department, there were six burglaries at downtown businesses from July 19-24. Detectives believe that a single suspect is responsible for the break-ins. Investigators are urging businesses to lock up cash and post signs stating there is no cash on the premises following these burglaries. “We […]
Tag: Downtown Bellevue
Free Electric Shuttle Program in Bellevue to Begin August 1st
Beginning August 1st, those in Bellevue will be able to request a free 100% electric shuttle, BellHop, through an app. The electric ride travels within the downtown area and to other nearby city attractions. Offered in partnership with Visit Bellevue and Circuit, BellHop will cover an approximate four-mile radius from […]
Meta to Sublease Office Space in Downtown Bellevue
Meta, the social media company, has announced that it will be subleasing its office space in downtown Bellevue. The company has decided to downsize its operations in the area due to changes in the nature of work brought about by the pandemic. The move will see Meta sublease up to […]
Rare Penthouse Condo in Bellevue on Market for $14.8M
The penthouse at Bellevue Towers South Tower recently came on the market for $14.8 million. It is one of three penthouse condos in Downtown Bellevue that takes up the entire floor. This rare find is located at 10700 Northeast 4th Street, Unit 4302. The luxury condo features views from Mt. […]
Bubble Tea Shop, ChiCha San Chen, Now Open in Bellevue
A new bubble tea shop is now open in downtown Bellevue, ChiCha San Chen. It is located at 308 105th Avenue Northeast. Their menu includes drinks from their Taro Collection, peach collection, tea with coffee, pure tea, tea with honey, tea with mango, tea with passion fruit, tea with lemon […]
New Bellevue Luxury Condos, MARI, to Begin Sales Spring 2023
A new boutique luxury collection of condominiums, MARI, will be going on sale in spring 2023. The building will offer studios, 1-, 2-. And 3-bedroom living spaces. The condo building will be 17 stories with 138 homes in total and specific floors dedicated to amenities and retail space. There will […]
Downtown Bellevue Loses its Last Bookstore, Left Without a Place to Purchase Books
Where have all the bookstores gone? The last-standing bookstore recently closed in Downtown Bellevue, leaving the area with no other retailers like it. Most recently, Barnes & Noble closed their doors in October 2022 and moved to Crossroads. The bookstore had been open on 106th Avenue Northeast for 29 years. […]
Downtown Bellevue Holiday Guide for 2022
The holiday season is upon us and Downtown Bellevue has found ways to spread fun and joy for both kids and adults. Below is a quick list of activities to participate in from Thanksgiving through the month of December. Garden d’Lights From November 26th until December 31st, Garden d’Lights will […]
City of Bellevue Projects Currently Under Review in the Downtown Area
With much construction coming to a halt in Downtown Bellevue, we thought it would be interesting to highlight projects that are currently under review by the City of Bellevue. Six separate projects have received Entitlement Review, but have not been issued construction permits as of yet. Despite the concerning trends […]
Bellevue Downsizing and Vacancy Rates Increase as Tech Companies Embrace Work from Home and Hybrid Work
Commercial real estate brokerage, Broderick Group, recently published their Q3 2022 Eastside Office Market Overview. This included current news and trends, Eastside’s new development forecast, office market history, and more. In July 2022, Amazon announced that they would be pausing construction on six of their office towers in Bellevue. Bellevue […]