Washington State Convention Center Update

On Tuesday, January 16, the proposal for the Washington State Convention Center addition received approval at its latest design review meeting. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, the project will now … Continued

Amazon Go Opens to Public in Seattle

Amazon Go, Amazon’s new convenience store, opens to the public today after a nearly 14-month trial period open to the company’s employees. The 1,800 square foot cashier-less, checkout line-free mini … Continued

Civic Square Update - 601 4th Avenue

On January 2, Bosa had its second design review meeting for their Civic Square project at 601 Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle. We previously shared their first designs from their … Continued

Center Steps - 225 Roy Street

Center Steps, located at 225 Roy Street, is set to undergo its next design meeting on Wednesday, January 3. Developers Barrientos Ryan is hoping to receive final permits and begin … Continued

SR 520 Bike Path Opens

On Wednesday, December 20, the Washington State Department of Transportation opened the new SR 520 bike path allowing bicyclists and pedestrians to cross Lake Washington from Montlake to the Eastside. … Continued

$600 Million KeyArena Renovation

It has been a busy week regarding the KeyArena renovation. Here’s what we know so far. Seattle City Council Approves KeyArena Renovation MOU On December 4, Seattle City Council voted … Continued

1818 Harvard Avenue - Vib Hotel Capitol Hill

Developer Rod McClaskey is requesting phased construction permits for his mixed-use project at 1818 Harvard Avenue in Capitol Hill. The 6-story building designed by Clark Design Group received design approval … Continued

Amazon Planning to Lease 333 Dexter

Amazon is planning to lease the entirety of Kilroy Realty’s 333 Dexter office complex in South Lake Union. Although the deal has not been finalized, Amazon and Kilroy Realty have … Continued

Tower 12 Acquired by Weidner Apartment Homes

Kirkland-based Weidner Apartment Homes bought Tower 12, a new 34-story apartment complex at 2015 2nd Avenue in Seattle, from developer Continental Properties for $225.3 million. This is the largest acquisition … Continued

Seattle's Most Walkable Neighborhoods

According to Walk Score, Seattle is rapidly becoming a world-class walkable city. Whether it be access to public transit, commute times or the proximity to the people and places you … Continued

Washington State Convention Center Addition

Last week, Mayor Tim Burgess, King County Executive Dow Constantine and representatives from the Community Package Coalition (CPC) and Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) announced an agreement on terms for … Continued

Who Are the New Residents of Seattle?

Seattle is the fastest growing large city in the nation with an average of 1,000 new residents arriving every week. This has sparked endless conversation about the increased commute times … Continued