Portland Home Energy Score – Is Seattle Next?
The city of Portland passed an ordinance that took effect on January 1, 2018 requiring all homes within city limits to obtain a Home Energy Score prior to listing for … Continued
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
One Center City Seattle - Improving Mobility
Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and that growth brought increased commute times. More people are commuting via Seattle’s streets than it can handle. With … Continued
Trinity Parish Condo Tower - 615 8th Avenue
Last summer Trinity Parish sold the development rights to the land adjacent to their 1892 church in First Hill. The rights were sold to Australia-based Caydon Property Group and it … Continued
970 Denny - South Lake Union Apartment Tower
Holland Partner Group’s 41-story apartment tower in South Lake Union is set to top out this month. The 435-foot tower, called 970 Denny, is set to feature 461 apartment units … Continued
Seattle Continues Streak as Nation’s Hottest Housing Market
Seattle has retained its spot as the nation’s hottest housing market for its 14th consecutive month. This is the longest streak for any metro area in the country since 2001. … 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
Seattle Invests $100 Million in Affordable Housing
On December 18, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced the city’s $100 million-plus investment in affordable housing projects. The investment is about double what the Office of Housing pledged in 2016. … 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
Seattle Event Guide – January 2018
Happy New Year! Here’s a guide to upcoming events in the Seattle area for the month of January! Click the links in bold for ticket information + more. POLAR BEAR … 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
Seattle Center City Connector Construction Update
Last month we shared that early utility work began on the Seattle Center City Connector, the streetcar project that aims to ease north-south travel through downtown. The new 1.2 mile … 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
Block 18: Amazon's Latest Denny Triangle Tower
This week Amazon had its second and what is likely final design review meeting for Block 18 located at 2205 7th Avenue in the Denny Triangle neighborhood. Amazon paid a … Continued
Seattle Event Guide - December 2017
A guide to upcoming things to see or do in Seattle for the month of December! Click the links in bold for ticket information + more. SANTA’S LANE AT NORDSTROM … 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
Proposed 44-Story Belltown Tower - 2005 5th Avenue - Landmarked Site
Chainqui Development of Taiwan will have its first design review next week for a 44-story mixed-use tower at 2005 5th Avenue in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Plans call for the tower … Continued
New Look At Bosa’s One88 Condo Tower In Bellevue
This week we got a new look at Bosa Development’s One88 condominium tower in downtown Bellevue. The project, located at Bellevue Way Northeast and Northeast Second Street, broke ground … Continued
8 Tower - Formerly Shilla Tower - Denny Triangle Apartment Tower Development
8 Tower, formerly Shilla Tower, is set to undergo its final design meeting this week. The proposed 42-story apartment tower in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood is being developed by North … Continued
Seattle City Council Approves Tax on Airbnb Rentals
Last Monday, City council members voted unanimously to approve a tax on short-term rentals. The tax will raise an estimated $7 million a year which will contribute to the city’s … Continued
Seattle Nation’s Hottest Housing Market For a Full Year
Seattle has defended its title as the nation’s hottest housing market for the twelfth month in a row. According to the latest Case-Shiller report, home prices have rise 13.2% from … Continued
NEW City Suites at Nexus Available Nov. 18
Get ready for the new City Suites at Nexus which are set to debut next Saturday, November 18. After analyzing market demands, design revisions were made to the floor … 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
Palihotel Seattle - Colonnade Hotel Building Update
Earlier this year we shared that the Colonnade Hotel Building on the corner of First Avenue and Pine Street would be undergoing renovations to return to its original use as … Continued
Seattle Space Needle Century Project Update - New Images
As we have previously shared, the Space Needle is currently undergoing a $100 million renovation, dubbed the Century Project. In September the project’s 44,650 square foot scaffolding platform and ensuing … 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
Bosa Civic Square Update - 3rd & Cherry Condo Tower
As we have previously shared, Bosa Development took over the stalled Civic Square project last year and they are now ready to share their preliminary plans. Vancouver-based James K.M. Cheng … Continued
Seattle Center City Connector - Streetcar
Utility work began this week on the Seattle Center City Connector. Over the next month crews will be confirming utility locations for upcoming utility work. This will require roadway excavations … 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
Seattle Home Value Growth Continues to Lead the Nation
Seattle once again leads the country in home value growth, according to the September Zillow Real Estate Market Report. This is the ninth consecutive month that Seattle has done so. … Continued
Spring Street North Block - 1101 8th Avenue - First Hill
Miami-based developer Lennar Multifamily Communities is planning for two 32-story residential towers at 1101 8th Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood. British Columbia Investment Management Corp., Lennar’s development partner, acquired … 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
Amazon Leases Office Space at 300 Pine
It was announced on Monday that Amazon has leased the top 6 floors of office space in the Macy’s building at 300 Pine Street. This comes on the heels of … Continued
2121 Fifth Avenue - Belltown Tower Update
An update on 2121 Fifth Avenue in Belltown! Tsang Enterprises is inching closer to breaking ground on their proposed hotel and residential tower at 2121 Fifth Avenue in Belltown. The … 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