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LCIII · November 17th, 2011, 06:03 AM

3 Seattle office buildings up for sale
By MARC STILES
Journal Staff Reporter

Three large office buildings in Seattle — Metropolitan Park East and West along Interstate 5 and Safeco Center downtown — are on the market.

Jason Flynn of Eastdil Secured told members of NAIOP today that his company is listing the buildings.

Capitol Hill · November 17th, 2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LCIII

I'd be so happy if it were built out to these specs:

http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/...y_view_ni#more

And they aren't beige!

LCIII · November 17th, 2011, 07:27 AM

Hahaha

CityView Jim · November 17th, 2011, 03:55 PM

I, too, agree with this - with the exception of the three pencil towers on Valley (by the lake). Basically, taller buildings are on the fringe or backside of the SLU neighborhood.

LCIII · November 17th, 2011, 07:24 PM

I especially like it because of those towers on the lakes edge. They'd be residential, as per the article that accompanied the graphic, and think of the views they'd have in all directions! I really wouldn't mind living there myself!

Seasun · November 18th, 2011, 06:10 AM

I can't find my earlier post right now but I think I posted this pic some time ago showing the mess of an apartment building/storage place that was being at least partly demolished. Just walked by a day or two and the ugly duckling is looking pretty nice as a Cornish place. I couldn't tell what kind of facility this is for the school but it's on the same block as the former Timberline dance hall turned Cornish theater.

During demolition:

Now:

benleis · November 18th, 2011, 10:20 PM

I vaguely remember they're using it as a sculpture studio and also looking to get the donations to build a third story back on top.

Ben

Rogue Linguist · November 19th, 2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CityView Jim

I'm probably in the minority, but I like SLU pretty much where it is. I like that the heights stair-step down from city to lake. More than happy to see the Denny Triangle with heights 20-40 stories - much more I don't know if there will ever be demand for anything higher anytime soon. SLU I'd like to see staying at a 10-floor max height though with higher buildings clustering around I-5 or Denny Way fringe. Makes for a prettier skyline from the north I think.

Really? Wow. I don't. I think they should "let 'er rip", but Seattle is so poncey about height restrictions.

Rogue Linguist · November 19th, 2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Capitol Hill

And they aren't beige!

Meh. Needs more needle-towers mixed in. That's just my two cents'.

Rogue Linguist · November 19th, 2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CityView Jim

I, too, agree with this - with the exception of the three pencil towers on Valley (by the lake). Basically, taller buildings are on the fringe or backside of the SLU neighborhood.

I'm probably in the minority in that I think towers should cluster against the waterfront, not be pushed away. I don't get Seattle's weird obsession with "protecting" its waterfronts from skyscrapers. So, yes, those pencil towers definitely should be there, and more, too.

Doomgoggles · November 20th, 2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Linguist

Meh. Needs more needle-towers mixed in. That's just my two cents'.

Ehhh I think we're too obsessed with 'pencil' or 'needle' form towers. I want some bulky tall buildings too. Some of my favourite buildings in the city are the US Bank Center, and the Sedgewick James building. I don't want to live in a land of spires, with nothing substantial over 20 storeys.

myfanshionmy · November 22nd, 2011, 04:22 AM

I like Kensingtonian's picks, though I'd go with Ottawa over Brantford. Also, something like Oakville might be a better choice than Brampton - still accessible for those in Peel and more accessible for those coming from Hamilton and Toronto. Plus Oakville would make a nicer little college town than the sprawl of Brampton.

LCIII · November 22nd, 2011, 05:43 AM

Huh?

Doomgoggles · November 23rd, 2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LCIII

Huh?

Exactly. o_O

jam5 · November 23rd, 2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by myfanshionmy

I like Kensingtonian's picks, though I'd go with Ottawa over Brantford. Also, something like Oakville might be a better choice than Brampton - still accessible for those in Peel and more accessible for those coming from Hamilton and Toronto. Plus Oakville would make a nicer little college town than the sprawl of Brampton.

Wrong board, buddy.

CityView Jim · November 24th, 2011, 05:41 PM

Cactus is finally open!!

http://www.discoverslu.com/files/con...LU_Opening.pdf

Ruffhauser · November 29th, 2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CityView Jim

Cactus is finally open!!

http://www.discoverslu.com/files/con...LU_Opening.pdf

I went there on Tuesday the 22nd for my birthday. They handled a group of 12 like they had been open at that location for years. I was impressed, and the food was as good if not better than their other locations.

CityView Jim · November 29th, 2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruffhauser

I went there on Tuesday the 22nd for my birthday. They handled a group of 12 like they had been open at that location for years. I was impressed, and the food was as good if not better than their other locations.

Went there last night. A slower Sunday so no wait! There were three big tables of families. Strange as I don't think of SLU as a kiddie neighborhood, but lo and behold.

myfanshionmy · December 2nd, 2011, 01:13 AM

Surprise!!! I finally agree with something you write...The writer obviously just want to paint the ugly side of Macau without any balancing act. Unfortunately, typical of western journalism on this part of the world.

LCIII · December 2nd, 2011, 01:23 AM

??

Why does this keep happening?

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November 17th, 2011, 06:03 AM	#81
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	3 Seattle office buildings up for sale By MARC STILES Journal Staff Reporter Three large office buildings in Seattle — Metropolitan Park East and West along Interstate 5 and Safeco Center downtown — are on the market. Jason Flynn of Eastdil Secured told members of NAIOP today that his company is listing the buildings.

November 17th, 2011, 07:27 AM	#83
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Hahaha

November 17th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#84
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,941 Likes (Received): 61	I, too, agree with this - with the exception of the three pencil towers on Valley (by the lake). Basically, taller buildings are on the fringe or backside of the SLU neighborhood.

November 17th, 2011, 07:24 PM	#85
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	I especially like it because of those towers on the lakes edge. They'd be residential, as per the article that accompanied the graphic, and think of the views they'd have in all directions! I really wouldn't mind living there myself!

November 18th, 2011, 06:10 AM	#86
Seasun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,551 Likes (Received): 42	I can't find my earlier post right now but I think I posted this pic some time ago showing the mess of an apartment building/storage place that was being at least partly demolished. Just walked by a day or two and the ugly duckling is looking pretty nice as a Cornish place. I couldn't tell what kind of facility this is for the school but it's on the same block as the former Timberline dance hall turned Cornish theater. During demolition: Now:

November 18th, 2011, 10:20 PM	#87
benleis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 58 Likes (Received): 0	I vaguely remember they're using it as a sculpture studio and also looking to get the donations to build a third story back on top. Ben

November 22nd, 2011, 04:22 AM	#92
myfanshionmy BANNED Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 10 Likes (Received): 0	I like Kensingtonian's picks, though I'd go with Ottawa over Brantford. Also, something like Oakville might be a better choice than Brampton - still accessible for those in Peel and more accessible for those coming from Hamilton and Toronto. Plus Oakville would make a nicer little college town than the sprawl of Brampton.

November 22nd, 2011, 05:43 AM	#93
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	Huh?

November 24th, 2011, 05:41 PM	#96
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,941 Likes (Received): 61	Cactus is finally open!! http://www.discoverslu.com/files/con...LU_Opening.pdf

December 2nd, 2011, 01:13 AM	#99
myfanshionmy BANNED Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 10 Likes (Received): 0	Surprise!!! I finally agree with something you write...The writer obviously just want to paint the ugly side of Macau without any balancing act. Unfortunately, typical of western journalism on this part of the world.

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LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,847 Likes (Received): 59	?? Why does this keep happening?