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Port Townsend schools seek bids to expand and modernize high school and K-12 facilities, preserving historic elements.
The Port Townsend School District has issued a Request for Qualifications to renovate and expand Port Townsend High School and OCEAN K-12, aiming to modernize facilities while preserving historic elements from the 1890s Lincoln Building.
The project reflects broader trends in the Pacific Northwest toward sustainable, mixed-use upgrades that balance educational needs with community heritage.
Meanwhile, a Sonesta Select hotel in Bellevue and another in Renton sold for $42 million, highlighting ongoing commercial real estate activity in the region.
In Seattle, construction crane counts dropped 44% compared to last year, signaling a slowdown in building activity despite cautious ongoing development, particularly in mixed-use and residential projects.
The Bravern office towers in Bellevue remain largely vacant after Microsoft’s lease ended, underscoring persistent challenges in the post-pandemic office market.
Additionally, a proposed 24-story Sushi Maru tower in Bellevue has been updated with revised plans to include residential, commercial, and retail spaces, reflecting continued high-density development in the downtown core.
A class action lawsuit against Greystar and 24 other property managers was settled for over $141 million, with allegations that rent-setting algorithms contributed to inflated housing costs.
Las escuelas de Port Townsend buscan ofertas para expandir y modernizar las instalaciones de la escuela secundaria y K-12, preservando elementos históricos.