Monthly Archives: January 2018

 

Seattle Still Holds Highest Crane Count In US Despite Decrease.

According Rider Levett Bucknell’s latest Crane Index, the number of cranes erected in the city of Seattle has dropped below 50 for the first time since 2015. Seattle still beats out the rest of the country: Los Angeles, Denver, and Chicago all tied for second place with 36 cranes apiece. One North American city has […]

Amazon Spheres Set to Open Public Visitor’s Center

For the past few years, passerby in downtown Seattle have marveled at three large transparent globe-like structures that dominate part of Amazon’s campus. Now, the online retailer has announced that the biospheres, or simply “the Spheres,” will at least in part be open for public viewing beginning January 30. The visitor area known as “The […]

Sam’s Club Closes Stores in Seattle Region

Last week, parent company Walmart announced closures of 63 Sam’s Club stores nationwide, including the three locations in the Seattle area. The wholesaling giant is shuttering locations in Renton, Auburn, and Seattle proper, leading to a loss of about 500 local jobs. The Sam’s Club store locator currently displays no store within 100 miles of […]

Caydon Submits Design for First Hill Condo Project

Last July, Trinity Parish announced plans for a high-rise condo project on the grounds of First Hill Episcopal Church, located on Eight Avenue and Cherry Street. An Australian developer known as Caydon has now submitted a design as well as released more details on how the property will be transformed. The historic church itself will […]
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