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CrazyAboutCities · June 5th, 2007, 01:12 AM

My pleasure.

CrazyAboutCities · August 31st, 2007, 06:18 AM

Yesterday I walked on First Avenue and I saw they started some works at the back of this building... I think they might demolish it soon. I still haven't hear anything about this project.

***Bond James Bond*** · August 31st, 2007, 07:38 AM

^
Wow, let's hope so. This is a block that could really use something new.

JiminyCricket · August 31st, 2007, 09:00 AM

that's going to be such an odd sight to see a big ass fir tree being hoisted up by a construction crane. i really hope somebody gets a picture of that. I'm sure the contractor will make an announcement about the date they do that, and get some publicity.

Brandon1978 · September 13th, 2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

Ahh I see... I rather to see bunch of skyscrapers to get built each other just increase the dense of the neighborhood.

I tend to agree with you. It certainly wouldn't bother me, seeing as most of the north downtown Seattle skyline looks like a mouth missing teeth.

Brandon1978 · September 13th, 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mhays

Garage actually. And yeah, that's one sexy bitch.

I hope Xanadu relocates nearby, too. There are some interesting little boutiques in this area. And thank God Ian is in the building next door. I love that shop. Finally--clothes for men that actually FIT.

mhays · September 14th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Niketown has clothes for men that actually fit.

hello345 · November 1st, 2007, 05:44 AM

Any updates on this one? Have they started demolishing the building on site? Any ideas on when it will begin construction?

CrazyAboutCities · November 3rd, 2007, 04:00 AM

That discussed on Virgina Towers thread. No, they haven't demolish the building on site yet.

jessejb · November 13th, 2007, 08:23 PM

I almost ran into some lady when I got off my bus at 5th and Pine the other day when I noticed 1521 being visible from there. whoops.

Rogue Linguist · March 3rd, 2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mhays

Niketown has clothes for men that actually fit.

You mean children?

mhays · March 3rd, 2008, 08:10 PM

Golf shirts, exercise shirts...

BoulderGrad · March 23rd, 2008, 09:59 PM

Sooooo has anyone heard any news on this recently? All the literature for the two 2nd and Virginia towers shows this project as part of the street scape, but nothings been happening (no demolition, etc.). I also remember reading a while back that it was going to be changed to apartments? Whats the deal?

BellevueBoy · March 24th, 2008, 02:37 AM

With the current state of the condo market, I doubt any condo developers are going to break ground on new projects downtown anytime soon.

TheBellevueBoss · March 24th, 2008, 05:32 PM

exactly....we had a good high rise cycle though.....the only project that stands a chance is the embassy development twin towers...the only reaon why I say that is because it looks like BofA took it on but conditions could have changed, dunno.....at least B of A has their sign on the fence.....

I think we can basically can count all new high rises (Seattle) regardless of property type and use to be on hold for the time being with the exception of 5th and Columbia, unless I'm forgetting something...Seattle is not recession proof and developers are really going to need some confidence in their projects to move forward in this environment and position in the cycle, at least on a spec basis....

there are still plenty of smaller scale infill projects (across all sectors) that will be breaking ground soon though....

CityView Jim · March 24th, 2008, 05:38 PM

One (for example) will break ground in June on Dexter. It will be a 7-story condo and not a large project at that. But just goes to show that they ARE still developing. Just not the over-priced high rises (thank you Cosmo and 2200 for the glut!!).

TheBellevueBoss · March 24th, 2008, 08:01 PM

Developers will always build....there is always a bull market in every market...you just have to find it....and yes, there are several projects on the way...several.....

I also just got the condo renderings for the site where the existing apartment building sits at Bellevue and Pine on Capitol Hill. The site is adjacent to the Chapel....the renderings look great and it seems like they are very serious about getting started very soon...this building features lots of glass.....it looks very nice..if I could describe it I would say its the arthouse meets the grey office building at alley 24...

BoulderGrad · March 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM

I understand that the downtown highrise condo developments are hitting a dead patch here. I was mostly asking because I remember reading somewhere a while back that this particular project had been changed to an apartment building.

I hope this doesn't get abandoned forever. This street is ripe for development, and I would love to see this, and the 2nd and Virginia towers go up eventually. Along with the new 11 story hotel planned for 1st and Stewart, that would be 3 kickass developments on one block.

flotown · March 25th, 2008, 01:48 AM

I found the northern lot listed for sale on CBA, fo what that's worth

TheBellevueBoss · March 25th, 2008, 05:28 PM

I saw that to....interesting.....

August 31st, 2007, 07:38 AM	#23
*Bond James Bond* Licence to kill. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apple Maggot Quarantine Area Posts: 6,996	^ Wow, let's hope so. This is a block that could really use something new. __________________ 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.

March 23rd, 2008, 09:59 PM	#33
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,362 Likes (Received): 41	Sooooo has anyone heard any news on this recently? All the literature for the two 2nd and Virginia towers shows this project as part of the street scape, but nothings been happening (no demolition, etc.). I also remember reading a while back that it was going to be changed to apartments? Whats the deal? __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

March 24th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#38
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,362 Likes (Received): 41	I understand that the downtown highrise condo developments are hitting a dead patch here. I was mostly asking because I remember reading somewhere a while back that this particular project had been changed to an apartment building. I hope this doesn't get abandoned forever. This street is ripe for development, and I would love to see this, and the 2nd and Virginia towers go up eventually. Along with the new 11 story hotel planned for 1st and Stewart, that would be 3 kickass developments on one block. __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

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June 5th, 2007, 01:12 AM	#21
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	My pleasure.

August 31st, 2007, 06:18 AM	#22
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	Yesterday I walked on First Avenue and I saw they started some works at the back of this building... I think they might demolish it soon. I still haven't hear anything about this project.

August 31st, 2007, 09:00 AM	#24
JiminyCricket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 471 Likes (Received): 36	that's going to be such an odd sight to see a big ass fir tree being hoisted up by a construction crane. i really hope somebody gets a picture of that. I'm sure the contractor will make an announcement about the date they do that, and get some publicity.

September 14th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#27
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,390 Likes (Received): 119	Niketown has clothes for men that actually fit.

November 1st, 2007, 05:44 AM	#28
hello345 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 367 Likes (Received): 0	Any updates on this one? Have they started demolishing the building on site? Any ideas on when it will begin construction?

November 3rd, 2007, 04:00 AM	#29
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	That discussed on Virgina Towers thread. No, they haven't demolish the building on site yet.

November 13th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#30
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,704 Likes (Received): 106	I almost ran into some lady when I got off my bus at 5th and Pine the other day when I noticed 1521 being visible from there. whoops.

March 3rd, 2008, 08:10 PM	#32
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,390 Likes (Received): 119	Golf shirts, exercise shirts...

March 24th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#34
BellevueBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,058 Likes (Received): 0	With the current state of the condo market, I doubt any condo developers are going to break ground on new projects downtown anytime soon.

March 24th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#35
TheBellevueBoss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 881 Likes (Received): 0	exactly....we had a good high rise cycle though.....the only project that stands a chance is the embassy development twin towers...the only reaon why I say that is because it looks like BofA took it on but conditions could have changed, dunno.....at least B of A has their sign on the fence..... I think we can basically can count all new high rises (Seattle) regardless of property type and use to be on hold for the time being with the exception of 5th and Columbia, unless I'm forgetting something...Seattle is not recession proof and developers are really going to need some confidence in their projects to move forward in this environment and position in the cycle, at least on a spec basis.... there are still plenty of smaller scale infill projects (across all sectors) that will be breaking ground soon though....

March 24th, 2008, 05:38 PM	#36
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,964 Likes (Received): 64	One (for example) will break ground in June on Dexter. It will be a 7-story condo and not a large project at that. But just goes to show that they ARE still developing. Just not the over-priced high rises (thank you Cosmo and 2200 for the glut!!).

March 24th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#37
TheBellevueBoss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 881 Likes (Received): 0	Developers will always build....there is always a bull market in every market...you just have to find it....and yes, there are several projects on the way...several..... I also just got the condo renderings for the site where the existing apartment building sits at Bellevue and Pine on Capitol Hill. The site is adjacent to the Chapel....the renderings look great and it seems like they are very serious about getting started very soon...this building features lots of glass.....it looks very nice..if I could describe it I would say its the arthouse meets the grey office building at alley 24...

March 25th, 2008, 01:48 AM	#39
flotown Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 286 Likes (Received): 0	I found the northern lot listed for sale on CBA, fo what that's worth

March 25th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#40
TheBellevueBoss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 881 Likes (Received): 0	I saw that to....interesting.....