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Lake Union Piers: Modernizing a Waterfront Destination

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Kiki Gram

Senior Development Manager

Jul 2023

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A Treehouse? How Sitka Reimagined Apartment Design

Visitors to Sitka will immediately notice the uniquely Pacific Northwest design. Like a pearl within an oyster, Sitka’s most prized feature unfolds within the San Juan Island-inspired courtyard, which mirrors the region’s natural beauty.

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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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Art Meets Innovation in South Lake Union

Residents and visitors to SLU will notice many pieces of public art, including sculptures, murals, intricate glasswork and modern, street-level window displays by artists from across the region and around the world.

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Building Thoughtful Residential Communities on the Eastside

In November 2021, we announced the start of construction on our first multifamily residential project in Bellevue, WA. The decision to expand our residential development portfolio to the Eastside was guided by the area’s recent exponential growth.

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Creating Opportunity for All in Yesler Developments

Anyone who lives or works in Seattle is all too aware of the challenges that come with being America’s fastest growing city. How do we ensure that our city remains inclusive and welcoming to people of all income levels and cultures?

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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

Director, Commercial Development
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Enhancing Communities Through Thoughtful Retail

Retail businesses are a key component of vibrant, attractive neighborhoods. Curating the right mix of stores, restaurants, and services helps activate the streetscape and creates a sense of community for both patrons and business owners.

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From Seattle to Ukraine and Back: My Journey to Yesler

As I reflect on my journey from nonprofit housing to the Peace Corps, and now Vulcan Real Estate, I think about how a successful built environment is centered around the human experience.
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Mike Woo

Senior Development Manager
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How SLU Became a World-Class Innovation Hub

Walking through the bustling streets of South Lake Union today, it may be difficult to believe that the neighborhood was once filled with blocks of warehouses and parking lots.

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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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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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Preserving the Past While Protecting the Future

Founded on a deep commitment to sustainability, our approach to adaptive reuse and historic preservation is visible throughout South Lake Union, which during the first half of the 20th century was home to many light industrial uses. 

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Retail’s Environment May Change, But the Experience Doesn’t

Pandemic life has taught us many things – both personal and professional. It’s tested our patience while also challenging us to remain hopeful and resilient, and the last 16 months have shaken up the industry unlike any other economic downturn.
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Geralyn D. Vannoy

Director, Commercial Marketing & Leasing
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Returning to the Office and Our Neighborhoods

The office has been a cornerstone of the workplace experience and a longtime driver of neighborhood activity. COVID-19’s emergence has challenged this notion, the physical boundaries of office, and the concept of work-life balance.
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Robert S. Arron

Senior Director, Marketing & Leasing
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South Lake Union Block Party Turns 15!

On August 9, the South Lake Union Block Party celebrated 15 years of music, food, and community with our largest event yet. Over 15,000 guests, 70 vendor booths, and 45 sponsors came together to raise a record-breaking $50,000 for FareStart and $7,500 for the South Lake Union Chamber.

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South Lake Union: A Success Story

Stand in the center of South Lake Union on any given weekday and you will see the activity of a vibrant innovation ecosystem that is buzzing with tech and creative workers, residents and visitors.

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Storytelling Through Residential Building

At the end of the day, what I love most about the residential development process is the way we create homes for how people live. Whether it’s the resident’s first apartment or empty nesters that are downsizing, these are places where life happens.
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Megan Murphy

Director, Residential Marketing & Leasing
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Why Vulcan Real Estate is Invested in the Future

Our holistic approach to development, our steady partnership, and our commitment to critical infrastructure is aimed to attract, retain, and foster vital communities of knowledge workers that will help our cities prosper.
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