Council passes limits to ‘mega houses’
The Seattle City Council voted today to place limits on those big “mega houses” (or McMansions, if you will) that are popping up around the neighborhood. “This is one of …
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Ken’s Market expansion approved
The city has approved the expansion of Ken’s Market on Phinney Ridge. They plan to move into the entire building, add on and build up. Our sister blog, PhinneyWood, has …
A look at Ballard Blocks II
With demolition underway on 46th St., construction on the Ballard Blocks II development is closer to a reality. Here’s what it will look like… The building designed by Clark Design …
Crews demolishing buildings on 46th St.
Demolition crews are in the process of tearing down nearly a full block of warehouses directly across from Edith Macefield‘s house. Two new office-retail buildings are slated for the property …
Pet boutique coming to Market Street
“I noticed that the first story or two of the building across the street from Ballard Blossom is all boarded up. I’m curious what’s going on there,” GB emailed us. …
Archie McPhee is moving to Wallingford
Exclusive: Archie McPhee’s is moving to the NE corner of Stone Way and 45th in Wallingford, says store spokesman David Wahl. A liquor store currently occupies the site. “We don’t …
‘The Point at Salmon Bay’ to break ground soon
Exclusive: Construction on what will be Ballard’s largest hotel is slated to begin in about a month — but it won’t be the Silver Cloud Hotel, as originally planned. “The …
New live-work units approved
The land use sign has sat in the yard at 8022 15th Ave NW since last October. This week the Department of Planning and Development approved an application to demolish …
New massage ‘club’ opening on Leary
Massage Heights recently put up their sign right next door to Zayda Buddy’s on Leary and across the street from Olympic Athletic Club. Massage Heights is a membership-only club that …
Building saved from demolition, for now
For months, there was a land use sign promising big changes at the small brick building on the corner of 24th Ave and 65th St. But the sign disappeared after …
Ristorante Picolinos to open in October
After months of waiting, Ristorante Picolinos on 32nd & 65th is almost ready to open. We caught up with the owner for the tour and he said they’re aiming for …
Jacobsen’s Marine staying… for now
In the comments following our story about Archie McPhee leaving Ballard, a few of you correctly pointed out that Jacobsen’s Marine shares the same plot of land. The land’s owner …