Bellevue Downtown Association

Since the 1980's City of Bellevue, Washington has been working to build a welcoming, energetic, people-focused downtown. Thank you Ryan Packer and The Urbanist for highlighting the latest work on our Grand Connection, a cornerstone for the next 75 years of culture, economy, and infrastructure. Many thanks to our Anthony Gill for keeping us engaged with partners like Bellevue Downtown Association, Eastrail Partners, Washington State Department of Transportation, and many more. Together we'll grow and enhance the ways people move around and come together in eastern King County, WA. What's your favorite feature in the latest work?

Skate your way into the holiday season at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra! The region’s largest open-air ice rink returns November 15 through January 12. We’re offering 9,000 square feet of real ice, free skate lessons courtesy of Microsoft, themed skate nights, on-site concessions and more – Tickets and season passes are now available online at https://lnkd.in/gpu9HmKG. Thank you to our sponsors for making our 27th year of the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink possible. Presenting Partner: Symetra Supporting: Amazon, City of Bellevue, Washington, Microsoft, PACCAR, and Puget Sound Energy Media Partners: 425 Magazine, Cascade PBS, ParentMap, Warm 106.9

What a turnout! Our early morning Downtown Talks Breakfast Series saw over 80 attendees eager to learn more about Bellevue's housing future. Our discussion touched on the future of urban living in Bellevue, challenges and opportunities for creating and sustaining affordable housing stock, underlying risks for our multifamily housing market and so much more. Thank you to our panel: ·      Kristina Garcia, Cushman & Wakefield ·      Emil King, City of Bellevue ·      Ryan Makinster, Washington Multi-family Housing Association ·      Zoe Ramirez, Cushman & Wakefield Our next Downtown Talks Breakfast Series is in December! Stay tuned for date and discussion topic. Thank you to our series sponsors Amazon, Heritage Bank NW, Kaiser Permanente, and STERLING REALTY ORGANIZATION, CO. 

Our market for multifamily is critical for Downtown Bellevue’s growth and economic health. According to data and trends, are we headed in the right direction? Find out at our next Downtown Talks Breakfast Series on Tuesday, October 29 at Meydenbauer Center. Our experts will address the generational shifts, net migration trends, and market dynamics influencing where and how people will live in the years to come. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfc9isbw Our panel features: - Kristina Garcia, Director, Client Services, Multifamily at Cushman & Wakefield - Emil King, Community Development Department Director at City of Bellevue, Washington - Ryan Makinster, Director of Government Affairs at Washington Multi-Family Housing Association - Zoe Ramirez, Regional Portfolio Manager at Cushman & Wakefield

I found a headline from earlier this year, "Housing is a Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign," somewhat ironic as housing is very much a forefront issue in every one of our communities and personal lives. This is why I'm excited to moderate Bellevue Downtown Association's upcoming breakfast series panel covering various housing topics, including Bellevue's Market Dynamics & Risks, Lifestyle Trends, Affordability & Market Competitiveness, and Legislative Landscape with Patrick Bannon, Zoe Ramirez, Emil King, and Ryan Makinster. Registration link here - https://lnkd.in/g_YA2mA2 #multifamily #cushwake #attainablehousing #assetmanagement

There are no words to sum up last week's incredible BDA Study Tour trip to Manhattan, New York City. Thank you once again to all those who joined us, your energy and engagement added so much depth to our discussions and walks, and I truly hope the experience was as inspiring for you as it was for all of us. It was a pleasure for our team to share this journey with you, and we are excited about the work ahead as we build on everything we’ve learned together. Thank you for being such an integral part of this experience. Lastly, these trips only work due to partnership and collaboration. Thank you Amazon, Port of Seattle and Puget Sound Energy for your sponsorship. A shout out to all the organizations who didn't shy away from showing us around NYC: Times Square Alliance, Meatpacking District Management Association, Friends of the High Line, Chelsea Market, Jamestown, Bryant Park Corporation, Streetsense, Small Business Services, Project for Public Spaces, Little Island NYC

What an incredible week of live music! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. Your love for local artists keeps the #HeartofBellevue thriving! Check out some of our favorite moments from last week. A huge thank you to our incredible partners City of Bellevue, Washington and 4Culture, as well as our media partners, 425 Magazine, Cascade PBS, and KNKX Public Radio, for their help in spreading the word.

Get ready, music lovers! The Jazz & Blues Music Series starts next week with 20+ live shows—most are FREE! Join us at various spots in Downtown Bellevue for a vibrant atmosphere where you can groove to some rhythmic tunes. We encourage you to create your own “jazz crawl” to catch all your favorite shows—check out our latest story to plan it out! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g9Qi8cCa

As Bellevue’s skyline evolves, multifamily housing developments are at the heart of transforming its vibrant urban core. Join us for Downtown Talks on October 29, 7:30 AM at Meydenbauer Center to explore the factors shaping Downtown Bellevue's housing market. Our experts will address the generational shifts, net migration trends, and market dynamics influencing where and how people will live in the years to come. Register here today to secure your seats: https://lnkd.in/dfc9isbw Thank you to our series partners: Amazon, Heritage Bank NW, Kaiser Permanente, and STERLING REALTY ORGANIZATION, CO.

Exciting pop-ups are coming to your favorite plazas, green spaces, and outdoor gathering places! We're hosting Pop-Up on the Plaza, a series of monthly pop-up events held at various public spaces throughout Downtown Bellevue and along the Grand Connection. Thursday, September 19 (TOMORROW), we will be hosting our first-ever Pop-up on the Plaza with free scoops from Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream. Join us at the Bellevue Connection Compass Plaza (550 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) from 12-2 PM (or until supplies last). Choose from four different flavors and celebrate the end of summer with us.