The condo front has been pretty quiet so I thought I’d highlight some of the new apartment developments coming up in the downtown area. A number of the apartment projects rival the scale, amenities and upper-end finishes of new condominiums.
The Olivian
Location: 8th & Olive
Building: 27-story, 224 units
Developer: The Hanover Company
Architect: Carrier Johnson
Other: Under construction, occupancy slated for Spring 2009
Website: www.theolivian.com
Aspira
Location: 1823 Terry Avenue, corner of Stewart & Terry
Building: 37-story, 326 units
Developer: Urban Partners
Architect: LMN Architects
Other: Under construction, Green built, 11th floor amenities (fitness center, library, club room, conference room, media room, outdoor BBQ, fire pit and gardens).
Website: www.aspiraseattle.com
Kinects
Location: 1823 Minor Ave (off Stewart)
Building: 40-story, 366 units
Developer: Security Properties
Architect: Bumgardner
Other: Aiming for LEED Silver. Security developed the Epicenter in Fremont and is currently developing the Park in Ballard project at the old QFC site on 24th. Security is also planning another high-rise residential tower at 815 Pine.
