Author: Mike Meisenbach
King County Warehouse Hosts Two Organizations that Fight Homelessness
Surplus warehouse space owned by King County located on Harbor Island will now play home to two organizations tasked with providing aid to individuals and families dealing with homelessness. The Block Project provides cottages that concerned citizens can place in their backyards to shelter homeless persons, providing a direct neighborhood solution to homelessness. The organization […]
Posted in Property Development
Moxy Hotel by Mariott Arrives at Southlake Union
Last week saw the opening of the new Moxy Seattle Downtown in Southlake Union. The Moxy line is a creation of Mariott designed to be slightly more affordable than the typical downtown hotel, and appeal to a younger audience. The Seattle location is the first of its kind to open on the West Coast. The […]
Posted in Commercial Real Estate, Mixed Use Development
Rent on the Rise for Seattle Office Space
Seattle’s soaring rent prices are no longer exclusive to residential properties; office space too has become premium. During the 2000s and the recession, Seattle was a cheaper place to rent office space compared to similar cities with advanced economies. In the past three years, however, Seattle’s tech boom has made it one of the more […]
Posted in Office Buildings
Opposition Grows Against Planned 14-story Hotel at Pike Street Market
The Hahn Building, an unassuming 131-year-old edifice at the entrance to Pike Street Market, is set for demolition, to be replaced by a 14-story hotel. Despite its age, the existing building was twice rejected for historical status due to its numerous alterations. Now, however, developers Marketview Place Associates are facing a growing opposition to the […]
24-Hour Restaurant Gets New Home in Pioneer Square
For 50 years, the 24/7 restaurant 13 Coins welcomed late-night diners at its original location on Boren Avenue. Having to leave South Lake Union due to redevelopment, the restaurant has set up shop in a new space on King Street in Pioneer Square. The new location, with views of Centurylink Field, will open this Saturday, […]
Posted in Restaurants
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 […]
Posted in Mixed Use Development
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 […]
Posted in Commercial Real Estate, Shopping Centers
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 […]
Posted in Mixed Use Development, Property Development
Bothell Golf Course Becomes City Park
The Bothell City Council recently voted to acquire the land previously occupied by Wayne Golf Course. The 87 acre tract is the largest parkland purchase ever made by the city. The land will be made available both for public recreation as well as have areas devoted to wildlife conservation, including restored salmon habitat along the Sammamish […]
Posted in Parks
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