Comments on: Are Aurora Ave condos a tough sell?

By: Kelly Nut

Kelly Nut — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:50:34 +0000

Density is great, and the whole South Lake Union project from Vulcan is awesome. The problem with the Aurora Ave Condo’s is the eastern exposure; you sure lose the sunlight much quicker on the eastside vs. the west side. Also, Aurora is a major highway, it is not very easy to cross and parking is much more difficult, and who wants to deal with the median? I would say that being a mile away from the SLUT is not exactly convenient, but I get your point.

By: justin

justin — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:41:33 +0000

I love density, but I would never buy on such a busy street, especially one full of hookers and deadbeats..

By: klt

klt — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:31:28 +0000

Does the lake provide groceries nowadays!? I had heard it also provides great boutiques for shopping as well. That’s it, forget Capitol Hill with 15th and Broadway or QA, or Fremont with its nightlife and such -the Aurora corridor has a unique magical lake! I wish other areas of this city had water around.

And walking a mile takes on average 15-20 mins? Then you get to wait for the SLUT to take you 6 blocks..hmmmm yep. that sounds like a good use of time.

By: Ben_Kakimoto

Ben_Kakimoto — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:40:18 +0000

The DJC reported this morning that another commercial development is planned along Dexter. It’s a 360,000 sq ft office building expected to be completed by 2009. Combined with the CarrAmerica and Vulcan projects, that’ll create just under 2.5 million square feet of office/retail space in a relatively confined area. Vulcan does have additional residential projects in the works as well. Overtime, it could become more pedestrian friendly (I’m hoping it will) but the area also needs better public transportation options and resident amenities.

By: mahalie

mahalie — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:11:29 +0000

That’s not true at all! I used to work just off Westlake which is just down the hill from there and the bus service is great on Westlake and on that part of Aurora. If you’re willing to walk less than a mile to the S. end of South Lake Union you can catch the new SLUT too.

I think this is a great area for density, plus you are so near the lake, and a park, great recreational opportunities. From a market perspective, they’re probably targeting the science/med workers for all the companies moving into SLU. Much better than the Aurora Ave north of this area…that will be much harder to improve due to existing context, not just traffic.

By: klt

klt — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:00:01 +0000

critical mass wont help. one will still have to drive everywhere despite living downtown.