12 Bellevue Way SE, Rendering: Runberg Architecture Group

A major redevelopment project has been approved for the southeast corner of Bellevue Way SE and Main Street. The City of Bellevue has granted design review approval for a seven-story mixed-use residential building that will bring 376 market-rate apartments, ground-floor retail, and underground parking to the downtown area.

The new building will feature 15,026 square feet of active-use retail space at street level and three levels of below-grade parking with 438 stalls, including 338 reserved for residential use. The total gross floor area is approximately 322,294 square feet.

The redevelopment will take place on a site currently occupied by five older