Bellevue Development News - Page 4

BellevueBoy · September 1st, 2006, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Bond James Bond

Hey BellevueBoy did you take that from the vicinity of SE 128th??

I took a bus through that area a couple weeks ago and noticed it has some great views of the Bellevue skyline.

It's from SE 7th in the Vue Crest neighborhood which is SW of downtown Bellevue. This particular spot is a quiet residential street so keep it a secret!

CityView Jim · September 9th, 2006, 03:07 AM

Dang! It's been quiet around here. Here's a little nugget.

Skybridge design and location approved

Bellevue
The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday approved a location and design for a new skybridge that will connect Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place.

The 177-foot, steel-and-glass bridge will extend across Northeast Eighth Street, connecting the second floors of both developments.

The bridge will be about 13 feet wide and appear similar to the bridge installed last fall between Lincoln Square and Bellevue Square.

The council must still approve a right-of-way permit and legal agreement before construction can start on the bridge. The council is scheduled to consider the permit and agreement Sept. 18.

TheBellevueBoss · September 9th, 2006, 03:23 AM

I like this addition...this will add alot of personality to downtown Bellevue....

velciane · September 11th, 2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CityView Jim

Dang! It's been quiet around here. Here's a little nugget.

Skybridge design and location approved

Bellevue
The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday approved a location and design for a new skybridge that will connect Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place.

The 177-foot, steel-and-glass bridge will extend across Northeast Eighth Street, connecting the second floors of both developments.

The bridge will be about 13 feet wide and appear similar to the bridge installed last fall between Lincoln Square and Bellevue Square.

The council must still approve a right-of-way permit and legal agreement before construction can start on the bridge. The council is scheduled to consider the permit and agreement Sept. 18.

I expect that this will help draw more foot traffic to the Bellevue Place, which is a nice little shopping area. I know that Kemper has one more planned for the building that is going onto the current safeway lot, which will connect with Bellevue Square as well.

velciane · September 11th, 2006, 03:11 AM

Underhills Furniture comes to Bellevue in a big way
By Nicole Tsong

Seattle Times staff reporter

As if Bellevue didn't already own the Eastside shopping scene, now you can add Underhills Fine Wood Furniture to the city's plethora of options.

After six decades in business, the family-owned furniture company has opened its largest showroom at 620 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue (425-635-9050), in the epicenter of the city's retail boom. At nearly 28,000 square feet, the store is almost double the size of the company's next-largest location in Lynnwood.

Greta Gustafson, director of advertising and marketing, said the company chose to open a store in Bellevue because its residents tend to stay in the city when they shop.

To prepare for the huge showroom, owner Tom Underhill expanded some of the furniture lines for the store and designed new ones. The store features traditional styles of living-room furniture, dining-room sets and bedroom furniture. The Bellevue store also sells more office furniture and has a children's section.

Though the store carries furniture suitable to spacious homes, prices are reasonable. Most dining sets sell for less than $1,000, said Gustafson.

Look for expanded lines like the Blackstone Collection, which features an espresso finish and more contemporary fixtures. For a traditional yet modern look, Underhills has a new line called French Classics, an update of the traditional Louie Philippe collection.

The store will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a no-sales-tax discount Oct. 1-8.

{edited - adding picture}

velciane · September 12th, 2006, 02:51 AM

Tower cranes going up!

Today I noticed that they put the crane up for the Hines 333, and yesterday crane went up for the new Group Health Building. We still are waiting for one more crane for the Bellevue towers, and in a few months, we should also see the cranes for City Center II and Bravern(guessing 2 cranes for that project). Lots of action going on.

Lincoln Squares crane notched up a few more stories this weekend. Should continue to see alot of the steel going up.

I wish they would start on the Euro Tower soon, that should be a quick project.

velciane · September 12th, 2006, 07:26 AM

View of the Lincoln Square project.

City Center

Below are some new shots from the Bellevue Tower's Construction Site

Dancer · September 12th, 2006, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the update and the photos. Nice work.

CityView Jim · September 22nd, 2006, 03:15 AM

Wow. I go on vacation, come back and nothings happened in here?

I noticed progress on the Eddie Bauer Tower. I'm going for a quick drive through downtown tomorrow morning. Unless anyone else has news?

***Bond James Bond*** · September 22nd, 2006, 04:52 AM

^
The forum was down for a while. It just opened back up today.

velciane · September 25th, 2006, 07:34 AM

Heres a few from my walk around downtown. My favorite is the new glass installation in the Lincoln Square. Enjoy!

Below is the hole that will be the new Bellevue Towers.

New glass installation in the Lincoln Sqaure

Lincoln Square tower (westin hotel and condos on top)

Lots of cranes visible here, only a few of the total amount downtown.

Some shots from the Bellevue Central Park area.

The new Bellevue Avalon (new safe way/condos) project

Bellevue '333' building, the work site is showing signs of alot of concrete pouring. They also are doing a cleanup of the original concrete and rebar from when the project was put on hold.

Again, all of these are expandable to the full view. Hope you enjoyed!

Dancer · September 26th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Hey thanks man. This is just what we need to get the Bellevue forum going again.

BellevueBoy · September 27th, 2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BellevueBoy

Here's a new pic that I took today from the same location. It's only been a month since the last pic but you can tell that there's some clear progress with the Eddie Bauer Tower. The second crane for bellevue towers and the 333 tower crane is up as well.

BellevueBoy · September 27th, 2006, 05:40 AM

During my time in downtown today, I also noticed that work has started on phase II of Ashwood Commons and the site of the Ventana (a lowrise residential complex at 107th and Main where the Jasmine Thai restaurant used to be) has been fenced off.

Dancer · September 27th, 2006, 08:07 AM

Nice update. Damn I havent been out to Bellevue in months.

velciane · September 28th, 2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BellevueBoy

During my time in downtown today, I also noticed that work has started on phase II of Ashwood Commons and the site of the Ventana (a lowrise residential complex at 107th and Main where the Jasmine Thai restaurant used to be) has been fenced off.

What is the ashwood commons phase II? Is this another apartment building? I would love to see what the design us.

BellevueBoy · October 2nd, 2006, 03:26 AM

Here are some new renderings of phase II of the Bravern which is going to include two 30 story condo towers.

http://www.bravernresidences.com

CityView Jim · October 2nd, 2006, 03:38 AM

[QUOTE=BellevueBoy;10039428]Here are some new renderings of phase II of the Bravern which is going to include two 30 story condo towers.

Those are cool!!

It'll be nice for downtown to get some dimension instead of all lining up on 108th.

AzChristopher · October 2nd, 2006, 04:17 PM

I love those buildings...

***Bond James Bond*** · October 3rd, 2006, 07:23 AM

They've started putting the glass up on the lower floor of the Eddie Bauer Tauer.

September 11th, 2006, 03:11 AM	#65
velciane Seattle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 607 Likes (Received): 12	Underhills Furniture comes to Bellevue in a big way By Nicole Tsong Seattle Times staff reporter As if Bellevue didn't already own the Eastside shopping scene, now you can add Underhills Fine Wood Furniture to the city's plethora of options. After six decades in business, the family-owned furniture company has opened its largest showroom at 620 106th Ave. N.E., Bellevue (425-635-9050), in the epicenter of the city's retail boom. At nearly 28,000 square feet, the store is almost double the size of the company's next-largest location in Lynnwood. Greta Gustafson, director of advertising and marketing, said the company chose to open a store in Bellevue because its residents tend to stay in the city when they shop. To prepare for the huge showroom, owner Tom Underhill expanded some of the furniture lines for the store and designed new ones. The store features traditional styles of living-room furniture, dining-room sets and bedroom furniture. The Bellevue store also sells more office furniture and has a children's section. Though the store carries furniture suitable to spacious homes, prices are reasonable. Most dining sets sell for less than $1,000, said Gustafson. Look for expanded lines like the Blackstone Collection, which features an espresso finish and more contemporary fixtures. For a traditional yet modern look, Underhills has a new line called French Classics, an update of the traditional Louie Philippe collection. The store will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a no-sales-tax discount Oct. 1-8. {edited - adding picture} Last edited by velciane; September 12th, 2006 at 07:20 AM.

September 12th, 2006, 07:26 AM	#67
velciane Seattle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 607 Likes (Received): 12	New pictures... View of the Lincoln Square project. City Center Below are some new shots from the Bellevue Tower's Construction Site

September 12th, 2006, 08:14 AM	#68
Dancer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,013 Likes (Received): 23	Thanks for the update and the photos. Nice work. __________________ - Flickr - facebook - Urban Photo Set -

September 22nd, 2006, 04:52 AM	#70
*Bond James Bond* Licence to kill. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apple Maggot Quarantine Area Posts: 6,996	^ The forum was down for a while. It just opened back up today. __________________ Please DO NOT "like" any of my posts or request "friend" status. I don't care if you like me, or my posts. Thank you. - If you do either of these more than once you will be put on my ignore list.

September 25th, 2006, 07:34 AM	#71
velciane Seattle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 607 Likes (Received): 12	Some more new pics.... Heres a few from my walk around downtown. My favorite is the new glass installation in the Lincoln Square. Enjoy! Below is the hole that will be the new Bellevue Towers. New glass installation in the Lincoln Sqaure Lincoln Square tower (westin hotel and condos on top) Lots of cranes visible here, only a few of the total amount downtown. Some shots from the Bellevue Central Park area. The new Bellevue Avalon (new safe way/condos) project Bellevue '333' building, the work site is showing signs of alot of concrete pouring. They also are doing a cleanup of the original concrete and rebar from when the project was put on hold. Again, all of these are expandable to the full view. Hope you enjoyed!

September 9th, 2006, 03:07 AM	#62
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,960 Likes (Received): 62	Dang! It's been quiet around here. Here's a little nugget. Skybridge design and location approved Bellevue The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday approved a location and design for a new skybridge that will connect Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place. The 177-foot, steel-and-glass bridge will extend across Northeast Eighth Street, connecting the second floors of both developments. The bridge will be about 13 feet wide and appear similar to the bridge installed last fall between Lincoln Square and Bellevue Square. The council must still approve a right-of-way permit and legal agreement before construction can start on the bridge. The council is scheduled to consider the permit and agreement Sept. 18.

September 9th, 2006, 03:23 AM	#63
TheBellevueBoss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 881 Likes (Received): 0	I like this addition...this will add alot of personality to downtown Bellevue....

September 12th, 2006, 02:51 AM	#66
velciane Seattle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 607 Likes (Received): 12	Tower cranes going up! Today I noticed that they put the crane up for the Hines 333, and yesterday crane went up for the new Group Health Building. We still are waiting for one more crane for the Bellevue towers, and in a few months, we should also see the cranes for City Center II and Bravern(guessing 2 cranes for that project). Lots of action going on. Lincoln Squares crane notched up a few more stories this weekend. Should continue to see alot of the steel going up. I wish they would start on the Euro Tower soon, that should be a quick project.

September 22nd, 2006, 03:15 AM	#69
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,960 Likes (Received): 62	Wow. I go on vacation, come back and nothings happened in here? I noticed progress on the Eddie Bauer Tower. I'm going for a quick drive through downtown tomorrow morning. Unless anyone else has news?

September 26th, 2006, 07:21 AM	#72
Dancer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,013 Likes (Received): 23	Hey thanks man. This is just what we need to get the Bellevue forum going again. __________________ - Flickr - facebook - Urban Photo Set -

September 27th, 2006, 05:40 AM	#74
BellevueBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,058 Likes (Received): 0	During my time in downtown today, I also noticed that work has started on phase II of Ashwood Commons and the site of the Ventana (a lowrise residential complex at 107th and Main where the Jasmine Thai restaurant used to be) has been fenced off.

September 27th, 2006, 08:07 AM	#75
Dancer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,013 Likes (Received): 23	Nice update. Damn I havent been out to Bellevue in months. __________________ - Flickr - facebook - Urban Photo Set -

October 2nd, 2006, 03:26 AM	#77
BellevueBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,058 Likes (Received): 0	Here are some new renderings of phase II of the Bravern which is going to include two 30 story condo towers. http://www.bravernresidences.com

October 2nd, 2006, 03:38 AM	#78
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,960 Likes (Received): 62	[QUOTE=BellevueBoy;10039428]Here are some new renderings of phase II of the Bravern which is going to include two 30 story condo towers. Those are cool!! It'll be nice for downtown to get some dimension instead of all lining up on 108th.

October 2nd, 2006, 04:17 PM	#79
AzChristopher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 246 Likes (Received): 3	I love those buildings... __________________ www.azchristopher.com

October 3rd, 2006, 07:23 AM	#80
*Bond James Bond* Licence to kill. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apple Maggot Quarantine Area Posts: 6,996	They've started putting the glass up on the lower floor of the Eddie Bauer Tauer. __________________ Please DO NOT "like" any of my posts or request "friend" status. I don't care if you like me, or my posts. Thank you. - If you do either of these more than once you will be put on my ignore list.

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