Construction has reached completion on the Downtown Bellevue tunnel. The tunnel is a part of the East Link light rail extension planned to open in 2023. According to Sound Transit, the new lines includes 10 stations connecting Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, and the Overlake area near the Microsoft campus. The […]
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Sound Transit Pauses Construction on East Link Light Rail
Sound Transit has halted construction on the East Link light rail. According to an employee at Sound Transit, this action has been taken to ensure the safety of the construction workforce. Sound Transit came to the decision after evaluating what measures would need to be taken to ensure the safety […]
Two Office Building Development Proposed on 106th Ave NE
Real estate investment and development company, Fana Group of Companies, submitted an application for a two-phase Master Development Plan approval to the City of Bellevue. The project, “Four 106”, will include office, retail and parking space. The site is located at the corner of Northeast 4th Street and 106th Avenue […]
46 Townhome Community Announced in Bellevue’s Spring District
According to a release from Quadrant Homes, a Bellevue-based builder, they recently announced plans to open a new community in Bellevue’s Spring District. The community, Lario, will be made up of townhomes and is expected to open in 2020. The new community will feature high-end finishes, open concept floor plans […]
Seattle Times Article Depicts Transportation Impact of New Workers in Bellevue
The Seattle Times recently wrote an in-depth report on the state of transportation in Bellevue. The article states how the City has traditionally been known for easy driving and with the ongoing building boom, it is forcing the City to rethink and focus on how people get around. According to […]
Progress on East Link Light Rail Tunnels Documented
Construction is more than halfway finished on the East Link Light Rail, according to Sound Transit. The project is slated to reach completion in 2023. East Link’s progress has recently been documented. The inside of the light rail tunnel under downtown leading to the Bellevue Downtown Station is currently being […]
Developer, Skanska, Proposes 26-Story Office Building on NE 8th
Skanska, a world leading project development and construction group, has submitted a proposal for design review. The new project is titled “NE 8th”. The property is located at 10660 NE 8th Street and 10630 NE 8th Street. The site is 77,056 square feet. At the moment, there are three buildings […]
New Art Installation in Bellevue at Link Light Rail Base
Sound Transit’s Link light rail base in Bellevue has new artwork, located outside the security fence, along the Eastside Rail Corridor Trail. There are 45 sculptural nails extending 480 feet. According to Sound Transit, the sculptures are metal poles that are shaped to look like tall bent nails, painted with […]