Seattle: Mid-rise projects - Page 2

CrazyAboutCities · October 4th, 2007, 01:40 AM

I'm glad that huge Capital Hill development will take over old QFC site. I walk pass that site everytime I go to Capital Hill, I always wonder when will they get redeveloped. I wonder what retail/restaurant will that development going to attract.

mhays · October 4th, 2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveM

I happened to walk past 47th & 8th NE (U-District near the highway) this morning and it looks like they've started digging on what I believe is a 6-story, 100 unit woodframe.

I'm not sure I'm excited about this project (it replaces some already pretty dense affordable housing), but it's worth tracking that it's underway.

Assuming you mean the SW corner, it's 63 units according to DPD.

SteveM · October 4th, 2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mhays

Assuming you mean the SW corner, it's 63 units according to DPD.

Yeah, that's the one. It looks like they just started digging.

Capitol Hill · October 4th, 2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

I'm glad that huge Capital Hill development will take over old QFC site. I walk pass that site everytime I go to Capital Hill, I always wonder when will they get redeveloped. I wonder what retail/restaurant will that development going to attract.

Well, in the article, the developer is trying to find local tenants, not national chains. They've done a good job of creating smaller retail spaces (as low as 600 sq. ft.) and they have many store fronts along Broadway. Across the street at the Brix, there are no new tenants to Broadway, only relocations. Vivace coffee, Dilletante Chocolate, and Hour Eyes Optical. They only have one vacancy left, and its small (~800 sq. ft. I think). With the anticipated construction of the Light rail station taking up a block across the street from Dick's Drive In, you might see more relocations from that block (Everyday Music would be my first thought) with some other places moving into other vacant spots.

I think that you're going to see a bit of a hole in the middle of Broadway for about 5 years or so. There is movement now on the project across the street from SCC which is 6 floors of residential above a base of retail, the north east corner of Broadway and Pine St. then you'll have SCC, the funeral parlor, then a whole block of construction with the light rail tunnel/station. It'll be awkward for awhile, we won't really have much cohesiveness until around 2013 at the earliest on Broadway, imho.

SteveM · October 14th, 2007, 02:35 AM

I was out on my bike today and noticed that it looks like the Wonder Bread site (18th & Jackson) and the site just to the west of it have both started digging. I think they're 6 stories and ~300 units together, though I'm not sure...

BoulderGrad · October 14th, 2007, 04:06 AM

Looks like they are just about to start excavation on the old albertsons site in greenlake. All of the old trees and curbs from the old parking lot are gone

mhays · October 14th, 2007, 04:30 AM

Tower crane is up at the Thorton Creek block near Northgate.

And that's good to hear about the wonder bread neighborhood! Big leap forward for a transitional area.

BoulderGrad · October 24th, 2007, 10:15 PM

Interesting news from last night's Roosevelt Neighborhood Assn meeting on 2 mid-rise projects in the Roosevelt Neighborhood on 66th street.

#1: Brooklyn Court: Developer presented renderings and site plans for a 42 unit 4 story apt building on the north half of the block on NE 66th street between 12th ave NE and Brooklyn ave. The building was a charming complex with 2 store fronts on 12th ave, and 4 live/work units and commercial parking on 66th ave (resident parking underground with entrance on Brooklyn). The one snag that is holding up the project is that in the very middle of the lot is a rather large tree that the city council does not want removed (counts as an "exceptional tree" because it measures more than 48" in diameter). Developer said they have developed a tree replacement plan with an arborist that would actually increase the tree cover for the site, but the council was not very receptive. We'll see what happens with that.

#2: "Fruit Stand Block" block bounded by 66th and 65th streets and 14th and 15th ave NE (houses formerly owned by Sisley). The developer that spoke at the meeting didn't really say much of anything. When grilled about the height of the building, the rep said "dont know, too early to tell" but there are rumblings it could be 10 stories or more right in the middle of a neighborhood of mostly 2 and 4 story buildings and single family houses. The people at the meeting expressed very strong concerns about the height and architectural character of whatever building gets developed, parking concerns, and concerns about what currently resides on the site (several abandoned houses, etc.). The rep responded with "how do you want me to remember all this stuff, I'm just standing here with a microphone..."

citruspastels · October 24th, 2007, 11:20 PM

i say if light rail is comming, they can handle a few 10 stories. but alas i am biased being at SKYSCRAPERcity.com

CityView Jim · October 25th, 2007, 05:41 PM

Veer Lofts is pouring their final floor of concrete this morning. They've already begun the wood framing for floor #2. Looks liek this one will be ready for occupancy next summer!

Capitol Hill · October 29th, 2007, 01:01 AM

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...gendaID936.pdf

There is a lot of information here on 523 Broadway E. This is the block that the old QFC was on and has details of the project.

Capitol Hill · October 29th, 2007, 03:52 AM

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...gendaID936.pdf

This is from the Design Commission for their suggestions. There will be another meeting at 8PM on Nov. 8th at the Yesler Community Center where the developer will give their changes.

Capitol Hill · October 29th, 2007, 04:00 AM

And from the architects' website:
http://www.drisarch.com/broadway.html#images

citruspastels · October 29th, 2007, 04:51 AM

from that website-

man that is not good enough for broadway. im sorry but those colors won't look good when they get built (what is with that nasty yellow in today's development world?) and the fact it's stucco would make it look completely out of place. i don't mind the rest of the aspects of the building but they need to try harder.

kub86 · October 29th, 2007, 04:57 AM

^ Okay I wouldn't mind that in say Belltown...but Broadway?? Jeez those two areas will look the same in 10 years!

Anyway I hate those contemporary colorful "Northwest" styles we only see now.

mhays · October 29th, 2007, 05:13 AM

I kind of like it. Maybe not the yellow but definitely the green. I'd much rather have colors than the gray crap being built at Denny in Belltown, or the beige you see so much of.

In any case, that development should help Broadway. I was up there a couple weeks ago and noticed they have a vacancy issue around that end.

citruspastels · October 29th, 2007, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mhays

I kind of like it. Maybe not the yellow but definitely the green. I'd much rather have colors than the gray crap being built at Denny in Belltown, or the beige you see so much of.

it's grown on me a little. i totally agree about color though. i'd take this over gray or beige ANY day.

blackc5 · October 29th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Isnt there a project at the corner of 45th and Stone Way in Wallingford that has almost these exact colors? I'll have to pay more attention next time I go by, but that building (apartments I think) looks pretty good at least to my eye.

jessejb · October 29th, 2007, 09:00 PM

Every new-ish Seattle condo ever has that color scheme, style, shape, etc.

Its crap.

citruspastels · October 29th, 2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by blackc5

Isnt there a project at the corner of 45th and Stone Way in Wallingford that has almost these exact colors? I'll have to pay more attention next time I go by, but that building (apartments I think) looks pretty good at least to my eye.

there are some really fantastic new midrises around there actually. there's one further towards i-5 on 45th that is awesome too. i was really pleased by how they turned out.

October 14th, 2007, 04:06 AM	#26
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,357 Likes (Received): 39	Looks like they are just about to start excavation on the old albertsons site in greenlake. All of the old trees and curbs from the old parking lot are gone __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

October 24th, 2007, 10:15 PM	#28
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,357 Likes (Received): 39	Interesting news from last night's Roosevelt Neighborhood Assn meeting on 2 mid-rise projects in the Roosevelt Neighborhood on 66th street. #1: Brooklyn Court: Developer presented renderings and site plans for a 42 unit 4 story apt building on the north half of the block on NE 66th street between 12th ave NE and Brooklyn ave. The building was a charming complex with 2 store fronts on 12th ave, and 4 live/work units and commercial parking on 66th ave (resident parking underground with entrance on Brooklyn). The one snag that is holding up the project is that in the very middle of the lot is a rather large tree that the city council does not want removed (counts as an "exceptional tree" because it measures more than 48" in diameter). Developer said they have developed a tree replacement plan with an arborist that would actually increase the tree cover for the site, but the council was not very receptive. We'll see what happens with that. #2: "Fruit Stand Block" block bounded by 66th and 65th streets and 14th and 15th ave NE (houses formerly owned by Sisley). The developer that spoke at the meeting didn't really say much of anything. When grilled about the height of the building, the rep said "dont know, too early to tell" but there are rumblings it could be 10 stories or more right in the middle of a neighborhood of mostly 2 and 4 story buildings and single family houses. The people at the meeting expressed very strong concerns about the height and architectural character of whatever building gets developed, parking concerns, and concerns about what currently resides on the site (several abandoned houses, etc.). The rep responded with "how do you want me to remember all this stuff, I'm just standing here with a microphone..." __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

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October 4th, 2007, 01:40 AM	#21
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,328 Likes (Received): 15	I'm glad that huge Capital Hill development will take over old QFC site. I walk pass that site everytime I go to Capital Hill, I always wonder when will they get redeveloped. I wonder what retail/restaurant will that development going to attract.

October 14th, 2007, 02:35 AM	#25
SteveM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 481 Likes (Received): 3	I was out on my bike today and noticed that it looks like the Wonder Bread site (18th & Jackson) and the site just to the west of it have both started digging. I think they're 6 stories and ~300 units together, though I'm not sure...

October 14th, 2007, 04:30 AM	#27
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,355 Likes (Received): 116	Tower crane is up at the Thorton Creek block near Northgate. And that's good to hear about the wonder bread neighborhood! Big leap forward for a transitional area.

October 24th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#29
citruspastels Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 690 Likes (Received): 3	i say if light rail is comming, they can handle a few 10 stories. but alas i am biased being at SKYSCRAPERcity.com

October 25th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#30
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,943 Likes (Received): 61	Veer Lofts is pouring their final floor of concrete this morning. They've already begun the wood framing for floor #2. Looks liek this one will be ready for occupancy next summer!

October 29th, 2007, 01:01 AM	#31
Capitol Hill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 156	http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...gendaID936.pdf There is a lot of information here on 523 Broadway E. This is the block that the old QFC was on and has details of the project.

October 29th, 2007, 03:52 AM	#32
Capitol Hill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 156	http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...gendaID936.pdf This is from the Design Commission for their suggestions. There will be another meeting at 8PM on Nov. 8th at the Yesler Community Center where the developer will give their changes.

October 29th, 2007, 04:00 AM	#33
Capitol Hill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,378 Likes (Received): 156	And from the architects' website: http://www.drisarch.com/broadway.html#images

October 29th, 2007, 04:51 AM	#34
citruspastels Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 690 Likes (Received): 3	from that website- man that is not good enough for broadway. im sorry but those colors won't look good when they get built (what is with that nasty yellow in today's development world?) and the fact it's stucco would make it look completely out of place. i don't mind the rest of the aspects of the building but they need to try harder.

October 29th, 2007, 04:57 AM	#35
kub86 Twinkie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle/Bellevue Posts: 746 Likes (Received): 2	^ Okay I wouldn't mind that in say Belltown...but Broadway?? Jeez those two areas will look the same in 10 years! Anyway I hate those contemporary colorful "Northwest" styles we only see now.

October 29th, 2007, 05:13 AM	#36
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,355 Likes (Received): 116	I kind of like it. Maybe not the yellow but definitely the green. I'd much rather have colors than the gray crap being built at Denny in Belltown, or the beige you see so much of. In any case, that development should help Broadway. I was up there a couple weeks ago and noticed they have a vacancy issue around that end.

October 29th, 2007, 07:21 PM	#38
blackc5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 490 Likes (Received): 8	Isnt there a project at the corner of 45th and Stone Way in Wallingford that has almost these exact colors? I'll have to pay more attention next time I go by, but that building (apartments I think) looks pretty good at least to my eye.

October 29th, 2007, 09:00 PM	#39
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,692 Likes (Received): 104	Every new-ish Seattle condo ever has that color scheme, style, shape, etc. Its crap.