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Vulcan Real Estate

Vulcan Real Estate

Vulcan Real Estate

Vulcan Real Estate

Vulcan Real Estate

Sticken artwork at 555 Tower

Creating Transformative Spaces with Public Art in Bellevue

Our team thinks deeply about how to create spaces that people want to spend time in. Having a sense of place and character is key, and that’s why all our projects incorporate thought-provoking and captivating public art.

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Aerial view of South Lake Union in 2022

Returning to the Office and Our Neighborhoods

The office has been a cornerstone of the workplace experience and a longtime driver of neighborhood activity. COVID-19’s emergence has challenged this notion, the physical boundaries of office, and the concept of work-life balance.

Rendering of Ondina with light rail car in front

Building Thoughtful Residential Communities on the Eastside

In November 2021, we announced the start of construction on our first multifamily residential project in Bellevue, WA. The decision to expand our residential development portfolio to the Eastside was guided by the area’s recent exponential growth.

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Retail plaza and pedestrians at Amazon 4

Enhancing Communities Through Thoughtful Retail

Retail businesses are a key component of vibrant, attractive neighborhoods. Curating the right mix of stores, restaurants, and services helps activate the streetscape and creates a sense of community for both patrons and business owners.

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People in front of entrance to Jackson Apts

Engaging Community in the Design Process

It started with a simple question � What does culture mean to you and your family? This is what Lawrence Pitre asked the children of the Central Area to think about when making the artwork that would adorn the Jackson Apartments construction site.

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Close-up of There Is Another Sky

Art Meets Innovation in South Lake Union

Residents and visitors to SLU will notice many pieces of public art, including sculptures, murals, intricate glasswork and modern, street-level window displays by artists from across the region and around the world.

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Historic image of Pacific & Ford McKay buildings

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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Cyclist and pedestrian along Swale on Yale

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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2019 slu block party poster graphics

South Lake Union Block Party Turns 15!

On August 9, the South Lake Union Block Party celebrated 15 years of music, food, and community with our largest event yet. Over 15,000 guests, 70 vendor booths, and 45 sponsors came together to raise a record-breaking $50,000 for FareStart and $7,500 for the South Lake Union Chamber.

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Crowd at MOHAI event

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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inside Sitka's treehouse

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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Bellevue skyline

Creating World-Class Spaces for Business in Bellevue

Of all the cities on the Eastside, Bellevue has seen the most growth in the shortest time—continuing to draw technology, creative and professional service firms to its downtown core.

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female construction workers studying plans

Helping Small Business Subcontractors Succeed

To help include more women- and minority-owned business enterprises subcontractors, we work with our general contractors to create bid packages that allow our project scopes to be broken into smaller portions.

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slu aerial in 2017

South Lake Union: A Success Story

Stand in the center of South Lake Union on any given weekday and you will see the activity of a vibrant innovation ecosystem that is buzzing with tech and creative workers, residents and visitors.

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kids playing in front of public artwork, maya

Creating Opportunity for All in Yesler Developments

Anyone who lives or works in Seattle is all too aware of the challenges that come with being America’s fastest growing city. How do we ensure that our city remains inclusive and welcoming to people of all income levels and cultures?

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salmon-safe construction fencing

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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