Mixed Use 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
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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
Yakima Speedway To Be Sold For Mixed-Use Development
After almost 60 years in operation, the Yakima Speedway and Ice Rink will be sold to make room for a new mixed-use development project. The proposed plan, currently known as Sun Square Yakima, includes a hotel, office space and retail area. The current ice rink will be replaced with a NHL-sized ice arena. Ted Pollock, […]
Posted in Mixed Use Development, Uncategorized
Rising Sea Levels Could Mean Trouble for Seattle-area Homes
A recent Zillow analysis indicates that due to projected sea level rise, nearly 1600 homes (about 0.85) in the city of Seattle will be flooded by the end of the century. The hardest hit area is likely to be West Seattle, which will loose nearly all of its waterfront. The Magnuson Park and Eastlake neighborhoods […]
Posted in Mixed Use Development, Regional, Residential Property, Seattle
Uptown Rezoned by City Council for MHA, Cultural Use
The Seattle City council has passed a bill that will allow the Uptown neighborhood, alternatively called Lower Queen Anne, to be rezoned for mandatory housing affordability. The bill features a trade-off in building height for housing affordability. Most of the height increases are modest, though they will more than double in a few select areas […]
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South Seattle Community Prepares for Future Light Rail Expansion.
The Graham Street station in South Seattle is not expected to go online until 2031. But community organizers are already anticipating new development and evaluating the potential effects of gentrification in the area. In particular, SouthCore, a coalition of 24 organizations that was active in lobbying for the new station, is trying to start a […]
Beacon Hill Grocery Transforms into Arts Space
A 1929 building on 21st Avenue South and Stevens Street that began life as a corner grocery store has now been transformed into a multi-use space for the arts and community events. Married couple Janet Galore and Demi Raven bought the space two years ago while still dating. Though the building is no longer zoned for commercial […]
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