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Last week’s rainstorm didn’t disappoint — it brought the first stormwater through our newest swale at Northlake Commons! Seattle Public Utilities opened the diverter, allowing dirty roadway runoff to enter and be filtered of harmful toxins before reaching Lake Union. It’s the fourth and largest swale we’ve worked on so far, and it’s designed to filter 2.6 million gallons of polluted water every year. Seeing the water flow through it for the first time was an incredible experience! 📸 Landscape Architecture Principal, Director of Sustainability Rachael Meyer Clean Lake Union HessCallahanGrey Group #bioswales #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #seattle

Join Rachael Meyer at Infraday Pacific Northwest next week as she leads the panel, “Incentives for Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Aurora Bridge Swales and Northlake Commons.” The discussion will dive into how public-private partnerships have successfully tackled stormwater runoff in Seattle through projects like the Aurora Bridge Swales and the Northlake Commons Swale. Panel members include Mark Grey of HessCallahanGrey Group & Clean Lake Union, Kevin Burrell from Seattle Public Utilities, and Puja Kashyap of KPFF Consulting Engineers, who will share their experiences with design strategies, incentive funding, and the environmental impact of these collaborative efforts. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g7Bx-H3y #seattle #events #stormwater #bioswales #greeninfrastructure

Catch Senior Associate Brittany Porter at the NW Green Building Slam this Saturday at Town Hall! She’ll be sharing the story of Northlake Commons, our LEED Platinum, lab-ready mass timber project, in a fast-paced presentation—10 slides in 10 minutes. Don’t miss out on this fun and inspiring event! https://lnkd.in/gF8TfHsa

Bellevue is on the brink of a major transformation. The Wilburton neighborhood, just east of downtown, is set to evolve into a dynamic hub for growth and development. With the upcoming light rail and new land use code in progress, this area is primed to become a model for transit-oriented living and sustainable urban growth. Principal John Stout, AIA, LEED AP explains why Wilburton offers a unique opportunity for Bellevue’s future, highlighting its potential for growth, affordable housing, sustainability, and well-designed public spaces. #Bellevue #BellevueDevelopment #TransitOrientedDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

It’s time to vote for the NAIOP Washington State Night of the Stars People’s Choice Award! The finalists have been announced and we’re proud to have three projects in the running: - 35 Stone (Sustainable Development of the Year) https://lnkd.in/gvjVgHU6 - The Ayer (High-Rise Development of the Year) https://lnkd.in/gpfBh-dN - Northlake Commons (Office Development of the Year) https://lnkd.in/gPh8yGb4 Voting ends on October 3. Project teams: - 35 Stone: evolution Projects LLC, Sellen Construction, StructureCraft, Coughlin Porter Lundeen - The Ayer: Holland Partner Group, Cary Kopczynski & Co, Susan Marinello Interiors - Northlake Commons: HessCallahanGrey Group, Spear Street Capital, Dunn Lumber, Swinerton, DCI Engineers, Glumac #NAIOP #Architecture #Awards

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors and paddlers! Our 5th Annual Paddle Race was a massive success, with a record-breaking 110 registrants and $65,000 raised to keep our waterways clean! We were also honored to welcome special guests, Councilmember Maritza Rivera and Seattle Public Utilities General Manager Andrew Lee, who left us all feeling inspired. Mark your calendars! Next year’s race is set for Friday, September 5, 2025. We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you sponsors: Alaska National Insurance Company | a CopperPoint Company, Brooks Running, DCI Engineers, Dunn Lumber, Fearey, Fey & Grey Orthodontics, Fremont Dock Co., Gasworks Brewing, HAL Real Estate, HessCallahanGrey Group, JLL, KPFF Consulting Engineers, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, MIDMOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS INC, Saint Bread, Stephen C. Grey & Associates L.L.C., Seattle Boat Company, Seattle Hand Surgery Group, Seattle Public Utilities, Stoel Rives LLP, Swinerton, Tharsis Law P.S., USI Insurance Services, Washington Trust Bank, Weber Thompson, and Alki Kayak Tours #PaddleForACause #CleanLakeUnion #Bioswales #Stormwater

“Nature really has figured everything out. We just need to harness that knowledge and apply it to our designs.” - Rachael Meyer, Landscape Architecture Principal, Director of Sustainability We recently welcomed the Built Podcast crew to Watershed to record their first episode of season 6, where we shared the story of the Aurora Bridge Swales. This is a must-listen to learn everything about the swales – from the site’s history to how they’re working to clean millions of gallons of polluted runoff today. Listen to the full story from Rachael Meyer, Mark Grey, and Dr. Jenifer McIntyre: https://lnkd.in/dxVNsWdR #Stormwater #LandscapeArchitecture #Bioswales #Podcast

How can a vacant lot be used to better serve a community? This was the question posed to students at this year’s NOMA nw Project Pipeline, held at the UW Othello Commons campus. Alyssa M Mitchell, AIA, NOMA, now in her third year as a mentor, shared her reflections on the program: “The Project Pipeline Camp is essential to building up the foundation for the Architects of tomorrow. Being part of this program means so much to me, as I witness firsthand the passion and potential of these students. I hope to continue to see firms and volunteers support this program for years to come.” Check out Alyssa's recent article to read more about her experience. https://lnkd.in/gPxv5J3Q

The Clean Lake Union Paddle Race is only a couple of weeks away! As a proud sponsor, we're grabbing our paddles and heading to the shores of Lake Union on September 6th for an afternoon of friendly competition and community fun. This event is always a blast, and it's one we look forward to every year. Register & learn more: https://lnkd.in/d3rCy-TV (Did we mention free beer and pastries are included in the post-race activities? 😀)

It’s always fun to share behind-the-scenes glimpses from our photoshoots. Huge thanks to Meghan Montgomery / Built Work Photography for spending the day with us and capturing the warmth and natural beauty of Northlake Commons. We’re excited to share the final shots with you all soon! #masstimber #architecture #photoshoot