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City to consider condo conversion fine - 09/21/07 08:12 PM

While the State seems unable to agree on a conversion bill, the Seattle City Council is taking baby steps to assist low-income tenants. Earlier this week, the council’s Housing, Human Services and Health Committee moved forward Bill 116022 that would fine developers $100 per unit per day if they fail … (0 comments)

Re-inventing downtown's Second Avenue - 09/21/07 08:11 PM

Downtown Seattle’s 2nd Avenue has been receiving quite a bit of attention lately with several condominium, apartment and office towers under construction or planned. The most notable of these include the 1521 Condominium, 1 Hotel & Residences, 2nd & Pike (hotel & condo) and the Liberty Building (office & apartment) developments.
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Seattle - A little less slutty - 09/18/07 04:30 PM

Interesting tidbit from the morning newspaper - The South Lake Union Streetcar, which is currently under construction, had previously been known as the South Lake Union Trolley (S.L.U.T.). Not the best choice. And, well, area businesses & residents had been having fun with the acronym creating this apparently popular "Ride the … (3 comments)

Master Builder's Tour of Homes - 09/18/07 03:33 PM

The Master Builders Association of King County is hosting its second Tour of Homes this month. The tour will be held on three consecutive weekends (Friday - Sunday) from Noon to 6:00 PM between September 14th and September 30th.
The Tour of Homes spans both King and Snohomish Counties with properties … (0 comments)

New Tower Proposed in Denny Triangle - 09/18/07 03:26 PM

A new residential condominium tower has been proposed at 901 Lenora in the Denny Triangle district of downtown Seattle. The tower, expected to rise 400 feet under the the district's recent rezoning, will be the tallest building in that area of the city. The parcel currently houses a Social Security Administration … (0 comments)

Downtown Tunnel to Re-Open - 09/18/07 03:22 PM

The downtown Seattle bus tunnel had its re-opening celebration this morning at the Westlake Center Station. The tunnel had been closed the past two years for light-rail construction. The tunnel will officially re-open to passengers next week...a big relief for Eastside bus users.
Light rail service is expected to begin this fall.
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2nd & Pike Project Info - 09/17/07 02:36 PM

Recently, the Daily Journal of Commerce reported on new developments at the 2nd & Pike project. The developer, Urban Visions, announced that they are within a year of starting construction on the 36-story hotel/condo project. The proposal includes a 150 room 5-star hotel and 150 ultra luxury condominium homes.
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South Lake Union, Seattle's new tech hub - 09/17/07 02:21 PM

Paul Allen's Vulcan Real Estate got a big boost recently when Microsoft announced they will lease up to 100,000 square feet of space in South Lake Union. Microsoft will share the space at Group Health's new corporate headquarters in the just completed Westlake/Terry building. Now, 100,000 square feet is nothing compared … (0 comments)

Seattle Condo Tour - 09/17/07 02:09 PM

Fisher Broadcasting (KOMO TV & Radio in Seattle) has arranged a tour of condo projects in the downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, West Seattle and Ballard areas. They’ve put together a map and prospective buyers can either drive on their own or ride free in a shuttle provided by Fisher.
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1 Hotel & Residences Delayed - 09/17/07 02:05 PM

Work on 1 Hotel & Residences (website) has been delayed till early 2008 prompted by a design change and a city moratorium on heavy concrete work during the holidays.
Boosted by considerable interest in the City Suites, individually-owned condo units available for rental through the hotel, the developer is reconfiguring the … (0 comments)

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