south lake union: SLU Park Grand Opening - 03/31/08 04:03 PM
The first phase of the redevelopment of the South Lake Union Park is nearing completion and the folks at the Seattle Parks Foundation will be hosting a public Grand Opening celebration on April 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm. The public is invited to experience this new public park on the shores … (0 comments)
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south lake union: Affordable Housing Expands in SLU - 11/03/07 01:20 AM
While most of South Lake Union's construction news have focused on glitzy office complexes and lifestyle condominiums, several affordable housing projects are also under construction or have been proposed for the area.
On the South-West of edge of SLU, Vulcan is currently constructing the Borealis Apartments. Of the 53 units available, … (0 comments)
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south lake union: Amazon to move to South Lake Union - 10/03/07 12:04 PM
It has been speculated for some time that Amazon has been contemplating a move to the South Lake Union area. Initial reports indicated that Amazon was considering up to 1 million square feet of office space.
According to Crosscut, it now appears likely that Amazon will be moving its headquarters and consolidating … (0 comments)
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south lake union: 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)
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south lake union: 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)
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south lake union: South Lake Union report - 08/24/07 09:31 PM
Paul Allen’s vision for the South Lake Union area is taking shape and will become an exciting area to work and live. It may be difficult to envision it today as it still has a light-industrial feel to it and there’s still significant development and road work ahead. Nonetheless, SLU is … (0 comments)
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south lake union: 2200 Westlake #W1001 - Gateway | SLU Condo - 06/22/07 04:39 PM
Ultimate Luxury in the new 2200 Westlake Condos! This SW facing corner 2 bed, 1.75 bath home with awesome City views features 1,238 sq ft of living space, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, den, fireplace and a private balcony.
Fabulous amenities include: private lobby & elevators, concierge, fitness … (0 comments)
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south lake union: South Lake Union | Gateway Condo Profile - 05/03/07 12:01 PM
Part of Seattle's condo revolution includes the transformation of the South Lake Union and Gateway districts just north of downtown. South Lake Union owes its revitalization from a sleepy light commercial district into a bio-medical and residential hub to the vision of Microsoft's co-founder, Paul Allen. Allen, through his Vulcan Real … (2 comments)
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south lake union: Lake Union Park Update - 04/26/07 12:54 AM
The South Lake Union district of Seattle is undergoing a massive revitalization project as part of Paul Allen's vision to transform the area from industrial/commercial to a thriving business, bio-medical and residential neighborhood. Part of the undertaking is the $20 million re-visioning of the Lake Union Park at the South end … (2 comments)
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south lake union: Gates Foundation Expands - 08/14/06 02:14 AM
Love or hate his company, Bill Gates is set to become a bigger icon in the Rain City. With the recent addition of Warren Buffett's $31 billion gift, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now worth $60 billion. By 2009, the foundation will be spending/giving away $3 billion a year. … (4 comments)
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south lake union: South Lake Union Block Party - 08/04/06 03:48 PM
The 2nd Annual SLU Block Party is set for August 11th and 12th at the Discovery Center Park (behind Vulcan’s Discovery Center building). The event is hosted by Vulcan who is spearheading the redevelopment of South Lake Union.
The festivities will start of with Cinema on the Lawn featuring Napolean Dynamite … (0 comments)
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south lake union: Raising a Hill - 08/02/06 09:01 PM
Seattle was a city built on seven hills (was...since there's only six remaining). Back in the pioneer days the steep hills were obstacles to the city's expansion and transporation routes. So, someone had the great idea of removing one of the hills by pressure washing it with water from Puget Sound. … (1 comments)
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south lake union: A Street Car Named Allen - 07/07/06 07:29 PM
Today was ground breaking for the new South Lake Union street car. Envisioned by Paul Allen to link downtown to Allen's South Lake Union residential and business projects, the street car and the South Lake Union district is being modeled after Portland's famed Pearl District.
The $51 million 1.3 mile route is … (0 comments)
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south lake union: Vulcan + John L. Scott Real Estate - 06/30/06 01:35 AM
Vulcan Real Estate (not related to Spock's home planet), Paul Allen's real estate arm and John L. Scott Real Estate announced this week that John L. Scott will handle sales for Vulcan's four new condonimum development in the downtown area. The four projects - Veer Lofts, ENSO, The Martin and Rollin … (2 comments)
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south lake union: Seattle Grow's Up - 06/27/06 12:20 AM
Developers and visionaries are out to change the landscape and forever change Seattle's place as a big city. Around downtown 49 new condominium and loft projects have been proposed adding upwards of 10,000 new housing units to the urban core.
View a map of Seattle's skyline in the year 2010. With … (1 comments)
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