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Invested in the Future

We design and deliver imaginative places that propel human progress.

Through responsible real estate development and our unwavering belief in a greater tomorrow, we’re deeply invested in transformational projects that improve the environment, our economy, and our society.

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  • Team

20 Years of Building Communities & Embracing Change

This year, Megan Murphy, Director of Residential Marketing & Leasing, celebrates 20 years with Vulcan Real Estate. We sat down with her to discuss her career journey, the highs and lows of the real estate industry, her proudest achievements, and what makes her role—and VRE—so special.

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  • Sustainability

Celebrating Our 10-Year Commitment to Salmon-Safe Development Practices

This year, we proudly commemorate a decade-long partnership with Salmon-Safe, marking a milestone in our sustainable development mission. As the inaugural Salmon-Safe accredited developer, we have integrated Salmon-Safe principles into 17 projects since 2014.

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  • Urban Vitality

Strengthening Community Through Residential Amenities

Not only are amenities essential in providing work-from-home spaces, but they are also necessary places where residents can mingle and connect. Amenities are customized at our residential developments based on the community's needs, creating memorable and meaningful spaces at every building.

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  • Team

Reflecting on 21 Years at Vulcan with Steve Van Til

This year, Steve Van Til, Senior Director of Portfolio Management at Vulcan Real Estate, celebrates his retirement after 21 years with the company. As one of the founding members of Vulcan Real Estate, Steve reflects on his proudest moments, greatest challenges, and the future of Vulcan Real Estate.

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  • Urban Vitality

Creating Transformative Spaces with Public Art in Bellevue

Our team thinks deeply about how to create spaces that people want to spend time in. Having a sense of place and character is key, and that’s why all our projects incorporate thought-provoking and captivating public art.

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Murray Crampton

Senior Director, Commercial Development
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  • Urban Vitality

Iván Carmona Brings Vibrant Modernism to West Main

Dedicated to honoring his heritage and sharing his culture, this is Iván’s first large-scale public art project. De Sol a Sol, translated as “from sunrise to sunset,” is crafted to shine light on the dedication of the Jíbaro, the modern-day workers of Puerto Rico who tirelessly farm the land from dusk to dawn.

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  • Story
  • Urban Vitality

Aquatic Sculpture Arrives at 555 Tower in Downtown Bellevue

Sticken, "Pomollusca Arboculus Rex," by Skagit County-based artists Rik Allen and Shelley Muzylowski Allen, is now installed for public viewing at 555 Tower. Rik and Shelley utilized materials from their home in Skagit Valley to create the Octopus sculpture that encompasses the flowing waters of the Salish Sea.

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  • Urban Vitality

Julian Watts Brings “Groves and Stones” to Downtown Bellevue

Eight abstract sculptures representing the boulders, mountains, and trees of the Pacific Northwest have been installed in the plaza of West Main in Downtown Bellevue. This collection, created by Oregon-based artist Julian Watts, embodies the poetic vitality found in the natural world.

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Our team is building a better way forward

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Advocates for Good

We believe we can positively influence the future for good—for generations. That’s why we’re committed to smart, thoughtful development that results in cleaner air and water, healthier homes and workspaces, and vibrant cultural experiences that enrich our surroundings. In collaboration with our community and real estate partners, we’re building a future that improves lives, preserves the planet, and delivers lasting value for years to come.

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West Main at dusk
  • Bellevue
  • 1.07m SF

West Main

In the heart of downtown Bellevue, this three building, half-block campus is unified by a large mid-block plaza which reinforces the notion of pedestrian flow and movement.
Leasing Options:
✓ Retail
lake union piers and seattle skyline at dusk
  • Seattle
  • 60,000 SF

Lake Union Piers

Bordering Lake Union, Lake Union Piers offers a new perspective on destination retail, entertainment, dining, recreation, and boating—at the water’s edge.
Rendering of Cascara
  • Seattle
  • 345 Units

Cascara

Inspired by the Pacific Northwest outdoors, Cascara sits atop Yesler and features beautiful views and modern amenities that make residents feel right at home.
Leasing Options:
✓ Residential
Top of 555 Tower at sunset
  • Bellevue
  • 996,000 SF

555 Tower

With a standalone retail pavilion encircled by activated open space and a soaring tower rising to 600 feet, 555 Tower elevates both skyline and streetscape.
Leasing Options:
✓ Retail
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  • Seattle
  • 261 Units

Wayfarer

Wayfarer honors Seattle's historic past while re-imagining the future through creative expressions and modern amenities that add to the vibrancy of the Yesler neighborhood.
Leasing Options:
✓ Residential
Ondina exterior
  • Bellevue
  • 249 Units

Ondina

Situated in the BelRed corridor, Ondina is a transit-oriented development that uses water as a central design element to inspire a calm, happy, healthy environment.

Leasing Options:
✓ Residential
view of south plaza at 520 Westlake
  • Seattle
  • 358,000 SF

520 Westlake

Designed for Google's expansion, this 12-story office building is located at the bustling intersection of Mercer and Westlake in South Lake Union.
Leasing Options:
✓ Retail
Man relaxing on bench in Jackson Apartments thru block
  • Seattle
  • 532 Units

Jackson Apartments

Located in the heart of Seattle’s Central Area, Jackson Apartments is a vibrant residential community that pays homage to the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage.

Leasing Options:
✓ Retail
✓ Residential