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Rah Rah Issaquah!

What do you think of when you think of Issaquah? Do you think of the big Salmon Days event? The Costco headquarters? The beautiful Olde Town neighborhood? Maybe you think of the great school system!

On June 14th, SeattlebyDesign’s Chris Kallin attended a private presentation by Jen Davis Hayes, Issaquah’s Economic Development Manager. Developer’s and tier-1 tenants were the primary audiences, but Chris learned a lot of information that might be of interest to the residential real estate investor and/or owner-occupied homebuyer!

Chris would love to share the full presentation for any interested readers, but here are a few interesting tidbits that you won’t find in the presentation:

– Issaquah boasts more C-Level executives than any other area of the Puget Sound. Astonishing, given some of the more high-profile neighborhoods one might think of first.

– Currently, 70% of the Issaquah valley floor is covered in asphalt. City planners aim to change this dramatically, by requiring structure parking in key areas and for projects of a certain scale.

– The City of Issaquah has lifted their 1.5-year moratorium on new commercial development. The goal during this time was to develop a comprehensive view of a future-Issaquah and to produce an architectural fit / urban design manual. The requisite zoning changes align with the prescriptive objectives.

– Just 9% of residents currently live and work in the city. With several anchor tenants dramatically increasing their footprint (e.g. Costco’s doubling of its corporate office space), planners hope to see this figure improve dramatically. One of the ways they aim to increase this is to add “play” to the live-work-play equation. Projects that provide entertainment value are sure to get more support from the City of Issaquah than others ignoring this element.

– A review of the presentation reveals a number of residential real estate opportunities. Areas of interest might include the area of likely ST3 light rail expansion, the soon-to-be improved transit center, and the several roads being added to the area, including at least one overpass connecting the two halves of the city bisected by I-90.

Please contact Chris Kallin if you’d like more information or a copy of the city’s presentation! You can email him at chris@seattlebydesign.com.

And if you’re interested in making an investment in the area, be sure to check out the Issaquah Active Projects Map: http://bit.ly/2KJNCnd

Maison DeLille: Downtown Kirkland’s Premier Wine Lounge

Summer is officially here and we can’t think of a better season to check out Maison DeLille, Kirkland’s Premier Wine Lounge, where sipping on exquisite artisan wines by the glass or bottle is perfectly paired with daily happenings for a vibrant atmosphere.

Sunday is Sip and Savor, taste four wines for $15 (free when you buy two bottles).
Monday is Flight Night, enjoy three delectable wines for $20.
Tuesday is World Wines, meet the Maker Series, mingle with special guests, and sample wines, 6-8pm.
Wednesday is Game On, where old and new friends come together for chess, checkers, and other board games.
Thursday is Live Music, featuring headline performers that are sure to have your toes tapping.
Friday is Maison Matinee, receive complimentary cheese and charcuterie with a bottle purchase.
Saturday is On the Promenade, where views and varietals are paired in the open air.

Maison DeLille captures the character of Kirkland, a city teeming with events you won’t want to miss out on.

Here’s whats happening in July:

Kirkland Uncorked! Featuring wine tasting and activities, July 18-20

Classic Car Show, July 27 (with VIP Wine Lounge & Special Guests at Maison DeLille)

Lifestyle Magazine 2014 Collection Magazine

Featuring editorial articles on Beijing Sotheby’s International Realty, Millennial trends and a showcase of our brokers and their unique listings – it’s the best of Northwest living! Additionally The Collection will be polybagged with the July issue of Luxe Magazine top subscribers, private airports throughout the region and even the ferries will call our new magazine home. We invite you to experience the extraordinary today. It’s a Collection truly unlike any other. Read the magazine now.

Sotheby’s Intl Realty’s Luxury Lifestyle Report

“We observe China as the soon-to-be largest economy and a wealth engine with a high propensity for its nationals to seek financial safe harbor and education overseas. Asian demographics are the fastest-growing segment in Washington State with the greatest number stemming from China.”

Other markets covered in the report include The United States, The United Kingdom, and Brazil. View more insights in our Luxury Life report.

ARTWALK is Back in Belltown and Kirkland Friday, April 11

Spring is here, the sun is out and so are the connoisseurs of art. Making its much anticipated comeback in Belltown and Kirkland is Artwalk – a neighborhood partnership of businesses, artists and local residents that gather to enjoy an evening of culture and connection.

“We couldn’t be more proud to be members of the local community and to support Artwalk,” says Stacy Jones, Owner and Vice President of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. “Bringing art and people together is a passion shared by our company, the artists and the patrons alike.”

Don’t miss this community celebration on April 11^th as follows:

KIRKLAND ARTWALK – 5-8pm

BELLTOWN ARTWALK – 6-10pm

Belltown Art Walk MAP

**Now showing at The Connoisseurs of Life Showroom at 15 Lake Street in Kirkland**

FEATURED ARTIST: Lisa Corbett

Lisa Corbett began the initial phase of her creative career as a modern dancer and was co-founder, co-director, choreographer, performer, and instructor for a Northwest modern dance company. Soon after being awarded The Artist Trust Foundation grant for choreography, Lisa completed her M.S. degree and lived, worked, and traveled in China. This background and experience provide a framework from and through which her work emerges. Lisa paints in acrylics and believes the intensity of colors, the modern context of acrylics, and the immediacy of their nature, coincide with her philosophy of living in, capturing, and expression of moments and impressions. Concepts derived from dance that are incorporated in her work include breath, movement, energy, flow, composition, dynamics, and balance. As Lisa paints, her interaction with the canvas is reminiscent of dance improvisation, and each work is a unique and vibrant choreography. In addition, Lisa’s travels in various Asian, and other, countries also provide an influence in her art, as she integrates philosophies of Feng Shui, and cultural concepts into her pieces.

FEATURED BAND: The Boom Booms

Playing at the Belltown Community Center at 415 Bell Street between, The Boom Booms are going to rock Belltown live 8-10pm – join your neighbors from Vancouver, BC as this rising star descends upon Seattle with special thanks to BOSA Developmentwho are building the inspiring Insignia Condominiums in Belltown.

The Boom Booms began in BC’s glamorous tree-planting camps. Planting trees by day and creating and performing music by night for their tree-planting posse was a typical spring season for the childhood friends. Once the season ended, they kept the momentum going by producing their very own neighborhood block party. The “Boom Boom Block Party” became a summer highlight for East Vancouver residents for four years and raised over $20,000 for organizations such as Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA); Contributing to Lives of Inner City Youth and The Music Tree, a not-for-profit foundation that is dedicated to raising awareness of ecological community projects through fundraising concerts and events. Co-founded by Aaron Ross and supported by The Boom Booms, The Music Tree is committed to “greening” the planet by inspiring people to get involved in community building and self-sustainability.

The Boom Booms have built a loyal fan base that stretches across generations. The video for their feel-good party anthem, “When the Night”, reached #6 on the Much More Music chart in 2008 and was optioned for an episode of 90210. “Delivered”, a surreal banjo ballad that conjures up images of a jungle river baptism, garnered an award for Best Roots Song at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Nashville.

Kirkland Community News: Park Lane Reopens Today

KING COUNTY’S KIRKLAND PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE AND THE EAST PORTION OF PARK LANE WHICH HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE 2011 WILL REOPEN TODAY.

Park Lane, between Main Street and Third Street, will reopen to two-way traffic on March 13, 2014. This roadway has been used as a staging area for the King County Kirkland Pump Station and Sewer Upgrade Project since September 2011. Crews are still completing finishing touches on the pump station, the County worked to reopen the roadway as early as possible.

Pumps Station, January 2014

Pump Station

Jess Hibdon and Oscar Gonzalez clean on March 11 construction-related sediment from a stormwater vault along Park Lane. This was one of the last few tasks workers completed in order to open the street to two-way traffic today.

Although the upgraded pump station has been operational since summer 2013, the King County Wastewater Treatment Division continues to finish small interior and exterior improvements. It is anticipated that the pump station will be complete in May 2014. The upgraded pump station increases capacity, ensures safe and reliable operations and meets current seismic, noise, and odor control standards.

Flexible Street Design on Park Lane

You may notice that Park Lane looks a little different in front of the pump station. The County has completed the first portion of a flexible, plaza-style street design that the City of Kirkland is planning for Park Lane from Lake Street to Third Street.

Flexible streets allow for public gathering spaces by eliminating curbs and narrowing driving lanes to allow for wider pedestrian areas. The roadway also includes benches, landscaped planting areas, lighting and Low Impact Development (LID) components (i.e., rain gardens, and porous pavement) to manage stormwater. The City of Kirkland is currently in the design phase for this project. For more information, please contact Christian Knight, City of Kirkland Outreach Coordinator, 425-587-3831, cknight@kirklandwa.gov.

Flexible street design, 2009

Thank You!

The County appreciates your patience during this project, especially those impacted by the closure of Park Lane.

What to Expect

Work hours Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Minimal Noise and other activity typical of a construction site: work crews, trucks, and construction materials.
Questions? 24-hour project information hotline, 206-205-9196

Grand Opening of The Connoisseurs of Life Showroom

Representatives of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty announced today the official grand opening of their new flagship branch office at 15 Lake Street in downtown Kirkland. The firm opens to the public at 11:00am on Saturday, March 1^st, 2014. This debut follows a series of private events and promotions within the Connoisseurs of Life Showroom, which fronts the real estate brokerage and includes a new downtown Kirkland office for Cobalt Mortgage. The retail partnerships are comprised of an independent wine bar and retail wine shop operated by DeLille Cellars called “Maison DeLille”, a dramatic installation by LightArt®, high-tech presentations by Wipliance, furnishings and artwork from Masins, Alchemy Collections and The Island Gallery, and even an integrated photo booth by The Snap Bar to capture the events.

“Following six months of design and construction, we’re eager to open for business,” said Dean Jones, Owner of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. “Our concept is to feature retail partners and exhibitors that target the connoisseurs of life, creating a consumer experience greater than just another real estate brokerage. We view the showroom as a lifestyle destination converging homes, art, wine and design. In addition to drawing traffic to our real estate team and partners, our brokers will benefit from this entertainment venue as they host their own events and promotions in the heart of Kirkland.”

The Kirkland branch of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is opening with 36 licensed agents and accepting interviews for additional broker recruits. Chad Zinda is appointed as the Designated Broker & Director of Sales and Shelley Cribbey is the Kirkland Office Manager. The broker collective will primarily specialize in Eastside real estate but will proudly service all property types and price points in the metro area and out of state through strategic referral networks.

The private preview events have already drawn praise from local leaders in the Kirkland community.

“We extend a warm welcome to Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty,” says Amy Walen, Mayor of The City of Kirkland. “The vision statement for Kirkland is to be ‘an attractive, vibrant and inviting place to live work and visit’ and as I toured the Connoisseurs of Life Showroom I was experiencing this very doctrine come to life.”

Similar praise was drawn from corporate executives attending the opening events from the global real estate network based in New Jersey.

“Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty has raised the bar again in conceiving the Connoisseurs of Life Showroom,” said Fran Santangelo, Senior Vice President for Global Operations of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, LLC. “This fine company is well positioned to grow their enterprise with new brokers, especially considering their unique relationships with our other affiliates in Pacific Rim countries. The Kirkland branch office is an exciting addition to our growing footprint in Washington State.”

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, LLC now oversees 661 branches in 45 countries and territories around the world including the newest arrival of the Kirkland branch office. Comprising 14,460 brokers worldwide representing more than 36,000 listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty Brand has become a leader in global real estate excellence.

For priority information on upcoming events and promotions, join the Passport Registry at https://www.rsir.com/contact-us#passport

A Convergence of Lifestyle Brands at the Kirkland Connoisseurs of Life Showroom

Representatives of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty announced today a retail partnership to showcase select furnishings and artwork from Masins, Alchemy Collections and The Island Gallery at their new Eastside branch office located 15 Lake Street in downtown Kirkland. The high-profile retail storefront will also feature a wine bar and retail wine shop operated by DeLille Cellars called “Maison DeLille”, an installation of custom light fixtures byLightArt®, an audio-visual presentation by Wipliance and exclusive residential opportunities represented by Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty.

“We are proud to represent a selection of products and works of art from these fine retail partners,” said Stacy Jones, Owner and Vice President of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. “We offer them prime retail exposure in the heart of downtown Kirkland. It’s also a convenient opportunity for our customers to experience a convergence of lifestyle brands all while sampling fine wines and exploring beautiful homes for sale – what’s not to love? We each target a very similar psychographic consumer profile, which we affectionately refer to as the connoisseurs of life.”

The 3,200 sq. ft. facility is set to open to the public on March 1, 2014. In addition to viewing the furnishings and art on display consumers will be provided catalogs from each retail partner within what’s been dubbed the “Connoisseurs of Life Showroom”.

For priority information on upcoming events and promotions, join the Passport Registry athttps://www.rsir.com/contact-us#passport

Community News | Fan Fest Planned For Kirkland in Anticipation of Seahawk Victory

“True-blue” (and even fair-weather) Seahawk fans are invited to Kirkland’s Marina Park on Saturday, Jan. 18, for a “12th Man Fan Fair.”

The fan fair is in honor of the Seattle Seahawks advancing into the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers to be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.

Beginning at 3:30 p.m., Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen and fellow city council members will raise a “12th Man” flag to a drum roll by the Seahawks Blue Thunder.

The event will begin at the Plaza of Champions, at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive.

Following the raising of the flag, fans are to form the number 12 on the beach for a photograph and video to be shared with media.

Fans can take their picture with Blitz, the official team mascot and with inflatable Seahawks players.

The city will organize a bonfire on the beach. Come dressed in your best Seahawks fan costume to be judged by local officials. Activities and promotional materials will be provided by Sea Hawkers Booster Club the at the Marina Park pavilion throughout the event.

Kirkland fans are encouraged to share their cheers, fan “selfies,” and pictures of where their “12th Man” flags are displayed on the city’s Explore Kirkland Facebook site: www.facebook.com/explorekirkland.

Kirkland restaurants will be offering food and beverage game-day specials and airing the game on Jan. 19, which starts at 3:30 p.m.

Event goers are encouraged to plan for their parking in advance. For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking.

For event information, contact Marie Jensen, Communications Program Manager, 425-587-3021 or mjensen@kirklandwa.gov.

Enrico Pozzo, Barry Bergner & the SeattlebyDesign Team

Original Post: http://kirkland.patch.com/groups/sports/p/fan-fest-planned-for-kirkland-in-anticipation-of-seahawk-victory

Community News | Kirkland

KIRKLAND PRINCIPALS NAMED KING COUNTY PRINCIPALS OF THE YEAR

The principals at both of Lake Washington School District’s comprehensive high schools in Kirkland have been named KingCo Principals of the Year:Juanita High School Principal Gary Moed for the 3A level and Lake Washington High School Principal Christina Thomas for 2A. In addition, Juanita High School Associate Principal Gloria Heier was nominated for the 3A Assistant Principal of the Year award. Principals are anonymously nominated by their fellow KingCo principals for these awards.

Gary was nominated for making significant progress at Juanita High School.

“Gary shows great enthusiasm for a student-first mentality, is modest in approach and willing to ask questions and share openly in principal meetings, and was known as a contributor in state-wide initiatives as well, representing the KingCo League on state level committees,” the nominator said. “He is warm and inviting, prepares for our meetings, and brings thoughtful reflection to our dialogue.”

Christina was nominated for successfully opening Lake Washington High School with progressive education ideas to help all students succeed.

“Always a proactive participant in Principal meetings and has warmly embraced the Professional Learning Community of principals we have,” said her nominator. “Christina will serve as the KingCo President next year and has done a fantastic job as the President Elect. She is well read, prepared, and open to share and discuss the challenges she faces, to help other principals take risks in sharing where they need help as well.”

Each year, the KingCo league (comprising 19 schools) selects principals of the year who embody leadership attributes that are acknowledged and appreciated by his/her principal peers. A principal is selected for each level (4A, 3A, 2A) as well as an associate principal in each level. These principals are then entered into the Association of Washington School Principal’s pool for Principal or Assistant Principal of the Year for the state.

This is the second time that Gary Moed has received this recognition. He was also selected in the 2011-2012 school year.

Congratulations to these fabulous educators from the SeattlebyDesign Team.

Enrico Pozzo, Barry Bergner & the SeattlebyDesign Team

Original Article: Kirkland Views