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Construction Technology at 555 Tower Reaches New Heights

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Raymond Burdick

Director, Commercial Construction

Aug 2022

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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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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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Good to Be Green: Our Progressive Building Philosophy

Vulcan Real Estate is constantly working to improve the planet through our leadership in sustainable, green building practices. From our inception, we have been committed to building lasting value through the development of places that are socially, economically and environmentally progressive.

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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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Leading Change Through Green Development

The Pacific Northwest is known for its natural beauty and Seattle, with its views of the Puget Sound and lush greenery, is no exception. In this setting, Vulcan Real Estate was founded in 2001 with a novel approach to real estate development.

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NAIOP Selects Vulcan Real Estate as North American Developer of the Year

"It's an incredible honor to be named NAIOP's Developer of the Year," said Ada Healey, Chief Real Estate Officer at Vulcan Real Estate. "This recognition reflects the passion and dedication of our team, who bring a deep sense of purpose to every project we undertake."

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Historic image of Pacific & Ford McKay buildings
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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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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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