South Lake Union Development News

CityView Jim · October 6th, 2011, 02:07 AM

There's just too much going on for this not to be a thread and it is long overdue for one to be created. So dump here all news of development of commercial, residential, science and research, as well as roads and parks.

CityView Jim · October 6th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Here's a nice glimps of what's coming soon:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...uoffice06.html

CityView Jim · October 6th, 2011, 02:10 AM

I'll try to find some project info for what is active in the area. Here's theplan for 901 Dexter:

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2583.pdf

BoulderGrad · October 6th, 2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CityView Jim

I'll try to find some project info for what is active in the area. Here's theplan for 901 Dexter:

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2583.pdf

Thats the EDG. The Recommendation one has more detailed renders:
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2802.pdf

Hole is pretty well dug, and last I saw the crane was up.

bgwah · October 6th, 2011, 03:30 AM

Amazon clearly needs to build a skyscraper with all this growth.

CityView Jim · October 6th, 2011, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoulderGrad

Thats the EDG. The Recommendation one has more detailed renders:
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2802.pdf

Hole is pretty well dug, and last I saw the crane was up.

Here's the webcam:

http://901dexterprogress.com/webcam.html

AzChristopher · October 6th, 2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bgwah

Amazon clearly needs to build a skyscraper with all this growth.

I know we would all love another really tall skyscraper, however, it is pretty amazing how landing Amazon has helped turn South Lake Union into more than just that place you drive by to get to Seattle Center.

LCIII · October 6th, 2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bgwah

Amazon clearly needs to build a skyscraper with all this growth.

5th and Madison anchor tenant? If only...

Seriously though, they've built up SLU enough. Do something for the skyline! Please!!!

SteveM · October 6th, 2011, 08:16 PM

Hey, they already took 1918 8th off the market and are apparently looking at West 8th, too: http://www.geekwire.com/2011/amazon-...-8th-expansion. That's some skyscraperage, and taking that office space off the market certainly enables more.

The coup would obviously be for Amazon to be growing fast enough to be the tenant for the Clise properties, but even with all the growth, that seems far-fetched.

LCIII · October 6th, 2011, 08:25 PM

Thats dreaming really big! But I like your style! And yea taking up all that space is good because of the impact on citywide vacancy area but I really want something dramatic and new for the skyline- like 5th and Madison! If they tied down amazon.com or a comparable then surely they'd start building with construction costs being what they are right now.

CityView Jim · October 6th, 2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveM

Hey, they already took 1918 8th off the market and are apparently looking at West 8th, too: http://www.geekwire.com/2011/amazon-...-8th-expansion. That's some skyscraperage, and taking that office space off the market certainly enables more.

The coup would obviously be for Amazon to be growing fast enough to be the tenant for the Clise properties, but even with all the growth, that seems far-fetched.

Amazon will pretty much take all the available remaining space at West 8th then. That's two of the new skyscrapers filled. Polyclinic filling the Madison and 7th building. With the exception of all the old space Amazon vacated, where IS the office space left in dowtown Seattle? How much is left in the old WAMU Center and WAMU Tower?

InlandEmpire · October 6th, 2011, 11:53 PM

I would LOVE to see 5th and Columbia resurrected for Amazon. Only downfall is it would be a bit far removed from the SLU campus.

CityView Jim · October 7th, 2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InlandEmpire

I would LOVE to see 5th and Columbia resurrected for Amazon. Only downfall is it would be a bit far removed from the SLU campus.

But good cause to extend the streetcar down 5th to hookup with the ID line.

InlandEmpire · October 7th, 2011, 12:50 AM

I was thinking the same thing, just didn't want to seem too ambitious

mSeattle · October 7th, 2011, 01:37 AM

Too bad they can't just move the building to the Clise properties.

LCIII · October 7th, 2011, 04:47 AM

It was so specifically designed for that location, what with the stilts and all. And I would be soo bummed to see it shortened when in fact it should be taller!

But it basically seems like we're on Team Amazon Skyscraper if it were possible.

LCIII · October 7th, 2011, 01:38 PM

This is what I like to see!

http://www.djc.com/news/re/12033973.html

CrazyAboutCities · October 7th, 2011, 03:54 PM

Me too! I really like this design a lot.

CityView Jim · October 7th, 2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LCIII

This is what I like to see!

http://www.djc.com/news/re/12033973.html

Yeah! That billboard (same rendering) has been on that block since before Rollin Street was built. It's right next door on Westlake for those not knowing where this will go.

Ruffhauser · October 7th, 2011, 07:32 PM

Excellent.

Heres a couple of shots of that block from my SLU walking tour last winter. I walked around and identified lots/blocks that I would like to see be developed/better used, etc, and this was one of them.

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

October 6th, 2011, 02:07 AM	#1
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October 6th, 2011, 02:09 AM	#2
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,960 Likes (Received): 62	Here's a nice glimps of what's coming soon: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...uoffice06.html

October 6th, 2011, 02:10 AM	#3
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,960 Likes (Received): 62	I'll try to find some project info for what is active in the area. Here's theplan for 901 Dexter: http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2583.pdf

October 6th, 2011, 03:30 AM	#5
bgwah honk!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,739 Likes (Received): 76	Amazon clearly needs to build a skyscraper with all this growth.

October 6th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#9
SteveM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 481 Likes (Received): 3	Hey, they already took 1918 8th off the market and are apparently looking at West 8th, too: http://www.geekwire.com/2011/amazon-...-8th-expansion. That's some skyscraperage, and taking that office space off the market certainly enables more. The coup would obviously be for Amazon to be growing fast enough to be the tenant for the Clise properties, but even with all the growth, that seems far-fetched.

October 6th, 2011, 08:25 PM	#10
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,867 Likes (Received): 60	Thats dreaming really big! But I like your style! And yea taking up all that space is good because of the impact on citywide vacancy area but I really want something dramatic and new for the skyline- like 5th and Madison! If they tied down amazon.com or a comparable then surely they'd start building with construction costs being what they are right now.

October 6th, 2011, 11:53 PM	#12
InlandEmpire Mixologist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 197 Likes (Received): 0	I would LOVE to see 5th and Columbia resurrected for Amazon. Only downfall is it would be a bit far removed from the SLU campus.

October 7th, 2011, 12:50 AM	#14
InlandEmpire Mixologist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 197 Likes (Received): 0	I was thinking the same thing, just didn't want to seem too ambitious

October 7th, 2011, 04:47 AM	#16
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,867 Likes (Received): 60	It was so specifically designed for that location, what with the stilts and all. And I would be soo bummed to see it shortened when in fact it should be taller! But it basically seems like we're on Team Amazon Skyscraper if it were possible.

October 7th, 2011, 01:38 PM	#17
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,867 Likes (Received): 60	This is what I like to see! http://www.djc.com/news/re/12033973.html

October 7th, 2011, 03:54 PM	#18
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,329 Likes (Received): 15	Me too! I really like this design a lot.