Bellevue LifeSpring’s thrift shop, Thrift Culture, is permanently closed. It was located on the third level of Bellevue Square. Community members were able to shop, donate, and volunteer at the thrift shop. Its purpose was to serve families living in poverty and to raise funds for other programs at Bellevue […]
Tag: Kemper Development Company
Midnight Cookie Company to Open at Bellevue Square
According to City of Bellevue permits, Midnight Cookie Company will be opening at Bellevue Square. The cookie shop currently has seven locations in total with the opening of Bellevue. Menu items include cookie flavors like chocolate chip, cookies & cream, snickerdoodle, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin chip, and M&M. Midnight Cookie […]
Construction to Take 3+ Years for Kemper’s 1.8M Sq Ft Project
In April 2021, we reported that Kemper Development Company had submitted plans to the City of Bellevue for a mixed-use development at The Bellevue Collection. “The Bellevue is planned to be 1.8 million square feet of space. The development is planned to feature 234 luxury residential units, hotel with 157 […]
Eco-Friendly Mattress and Bedding Store to Open at Bellevue Place
Avocado mattress specializes in eco-friendly mattresses and bedding made from organic materials. It will be located at the corner of the Bellevue Place building. According to City of Bellevue records, the remodeled square footage will be 3,110 square feet. The project involves construction of the retail space with new fixtures, […]
Celebrate Easter at The Bellevue Collection with Photos, Dining, and Fun
From everything you need to fill your Easter baskets to a festive holiday meal, make this Easter one to remember by enjoying it with The Bellevue Collection. The Easter Bunny is back at Bellevue Square from April 8th through April 16th, and will be available for photos at the flower […]
Lincoln South Food Hall in Bellevue Closes to Refresh Concept
Ascend Hospitality Group confirmed that ownership has been turned over to Kemper Development Company for Lincoln South Food Hall at Lincoln Square. The multi-faceted dining collection opened in 2018. We reached out to Jennifer Leavitt of Kemper Development Company, who explained, “The food hall is currently closed as we refresh […]
Lunar New Year 2022: Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at The Bellevue Collection
Celebrate the Year of Tiger with wishes for good fortune and health. In partnership with Wing Luke Museum, Seattle Chinese Culture and Arts Association (SCCAA), the Overseas Community Affairs Council, and Republic of China (Taiwan), The Bellevue Collection will showcase an array of cultural information, décor, and gifts of good […]
Kemper Freeman Suggests Bellevue Collection Could Open as Early as June 1st
The longtime CEO of Kemper Development Company, Kemper Freeman, was recently interviewed by Puget Sound Business Journal to discuss reopening plans post COVID-19 for his Bellevue Collection properties. This include Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place, Lincoln Square North and Lincoln Square South. In the article, Freeman predicts that The Bellevue Collection […]
Lincoln Square Expansion Construction and Retail Details Discussed
Kemper Development Company’s Jim Melby and GLY Construction’s Ted Herb spoke at the Bellevue Downtown Association’s monthly breakfast meeting this morning. The topic was building Lincoln Square expansion, one of the largest private development projects in Bellevue’s history. Many interesting facts and figures, as well as some new retail and […]
Lincoln Square Expansion Project to Announce Hotel Brand Monday
Kemper Development Company is set to disclose plans for a new hotel to be located in the 1.5 million square foot expansion coming to Lincoln Square in Bellevue. The official announcement will be made this coming Monday, March 23, the company said. Company officials will showcase unique project design features. […]