Coming Attractions at the Cinerama – Including New Management

As you’ve recently heard, the Seattle Cinerama Theatre is now closed for a multimillion dollar renovation. Breathe easy, though… it’s scheduled to reopen in November.

Philanthropist and Seattle native son Paul Allen’s plans are to bring this beloved 808-seat landmark into the 21^st century. This will include a new feature film screen, state-of-the-art digital sound, and 3-D viewing abilities. Plans are also in the works to do interior and exterior refurbishing.   While all of this is big news, of course, we find the more intriguing part to be an upcoming change of leadership.  Management company AMC Entertainment, Inc. has been replaced with a new management agreement under Greg Wood, owner and operator of the Roseway Theater in Portland.

 Wood was raised in Los Angeles, the grandson of a film editor and son of a director of Sony’s engineering department. After graduating from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, he decided to stay and keep up the family tradition in the Northwest instead. The first movie venue he operated was the Liberty, a vintage movie theater in Camas, on the Washington side of the Columbia River across from Portland. But while he enjoyed great success at the Liberty, Wood desired to have his own theater. The Roseway became available in early 2008.

Wood restored the Roseway’s  original art-deco decor and invested in state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment.  While most theaters would have been butchered into smaller screens, Wood kept the 500-seat auditorium intact, with 330 seats set up for maximum legroom. The upgrades made it easy for him to book major films from “Batman” to “Up” to “Avatar”. And, for those of you who enjoy great cuisine, the Roseway is reported to have some of the best movie popcorn in town.

He should work well with Allen, who grew up attending Seattle Cinerama movies. When rumors in the late 90’s arose that the Cinerama might be turned into a rock-climbing club– or even a parking lot– he bought the venue.  A full interior/exterior renovation began in June 1998, and the Cinerama reopened in full glory and to much applause in April 1999.

The Seattle Cinerama Theatre is one of only three movie theaters in the world still capable of showing three-panel Cinerama films. We’ll keep you posted on the reopening.

Heron Pagoda Towers – 1913 5th Ave., Seattle, WA 98101

Status: Postponed
Neighborhood: Downtown

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DESCRIPTION

Offering high-end hotel, condominium and office space, as well as deluxe retail space at ground level, developers of the 1.2 million-square-foot building at 1913 5th Avenue.  Above the glass-walled base, containing a large atrium, would rise the northern tower, nicknamed Pagoda. It would contain nine floors of hotel space, with 22 floors of condos above that.  Pagoda would be architecturally distinctive on its exterior to distinguish it from the all-residential south tower, nicknamed Heron. Separated from Pagoda by 70 feet, Heron would house 32 stories of condos.  Each sleek, angular tower would be topped by a V-shaped roof over a 50-foot-high combined open-air arboretum, roof garden and enclosed recreation space. Photovoltaic cells and microturbines would generate about 7 percent of the building’s electricity, and cisterns collecting rain would partly offset water use.

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Seventh @ Westlake

Status: Postponed
Neighborhood: Downtown

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DESCRIPTION

Seventh @ Westlake will feature over 250,000 square feet of Class A+ office and retail space combined with approximately 200 luxury residential units. At over 32 stories tall and set back from other downtown high-rise office buildings, Seventh @ Westlake’s elegant architectural design will prominently grace the Seattle skyline and offer panoramic views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic mountains, the Seattle skyline, Lake Union and the Cascade mountains.

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Insignia

Status: Proposed: 2011
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

Insignia raises the bar on all aspects of downtown Seattle living. Comparable to living in a five-star resort, Insignia turns leisure into luxury with an expansive array of amenities that cater to every modern indulgence.  Insignia will boast Seattle’s most comprehensive amenities program. An extensive array of private facilities is consolidated on the expansive 7th level including an outdoor courtyard garden, an indoor pool, a spa, screening room and lounge areas. Creating an open and lofty ambience is the 8th level mezzanine area, complete with fitness center, wine-tasting room, library and more.  Atop each tower lie Insignia’s two incredible 41st floor SkyLounges. These spectacular spaces featuring four outdoor decks, games rooms, wet bars and full-sized kitchens with conversation bars, enclosed in floor to ceiling windows for 360° panoramic views of the city, Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, Lake Union and the surrounding mountains.

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The Martin

Status: Postponed
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

This 23-story community of 172 homes is where mid-century modern meets techno-organic sensibilities.  Interior design elements such as upbeat colors, expansive windows, Italian cabinetry, renewable materials and sliding glass doors create an entirely fresh way of looking at things.  Homeowners will especially appreciate the 23rd floor amenities with stunning views of the city, Puget Sound and Lake Union.  From this breathtaking vantage point, they can work out in the fully equipped exercise facility, entertain in the expansive community room, grill in the outdoor kitchen, relax by the fire pit, or get their hands dirty in the rooftop P-patch.  As a pet friendly community, there’s even a 6th floor dog park and grooming station for large and small dogs.  And you couldn’t ask for a better set location–The Martin is an easy walk to downtown shopping and Belltown nightlife.  Think of the Martin as a whole new genre in a sea of predictable action/drama/chick flicks.

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Grandview – 2201 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 2201 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

Some might say that they don’t make them like they used to, and that’s certainly the case with the Grandview. Built in 1979, the 27-story concrete tower is located on the corner of 3rd and Blanchard. The unique location is surrounded by restaurants and just a stones throw from downtown shopping. Homes feature large windows and spacious patios. Isolated from other high-rise communities, it would be difficult to find unit without commanding city and/or sound views. The building also features an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, clubroom and large 5th floor patio.

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 1979
• Number of Units:
• Number of Stories: 27
• Exterior: Cement/Concrete
• Parking: Common Garage
• Pets: Subj to Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Cable TV, Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Hot Tub, Lobby Entrance, Pool, Rooftop Terrace

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• Amber
• Belltown Feed & Seed
• Brasa
• Buddha Belltown
• Blanchard Cleaners
• Cinerama
• Dan’s Belltown Grocery
• Flying Fish
• Mama’s Mexican Kitchen
• Pitcairn Scott Gallery
• Salon Divas
• Tia Lou’s Mexican Restaurant
• Tula’s
• Wally’s Grocery

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ESCALA – 1920 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 1920 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Downtown

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DESCRIPTION

Everyone has talked, blogged and heard about it. Lead by Escala’s visionary, John Midby of Las Vegas real estate development group The Midby Companies. John Midby is also a principle of Seattle based LEXAS Companies known for their national development of mixed-use residential developments. Also on the team is structural engineers Cary Kopczynski and Company, Seattle’s own landscape architects Weisman Design Group Inc., San Diego’s Thoryk Architects and Seattle’s MulvannyG2 Architects. Interior design by DiLeonardo whose portfolio includes the Ritz-Carlton in Egypt and Crowne Plaza in New York. The 330 foot luxury high-rise will include 274 homes and range from 900 to 4,500 square feet with the lower exterior will be covered with stone, precast concrete, and Greek columns with decorative cornices. Penthouse units up to an amazing 16,000 square feet. Amenities include 25,000 square feet consisting of a private club with exercise room and spa, theater, bar and lounge, wine cave and membership to Club Cielo Private Social Club. In addition to luxurious amenities, homes themselves feature a private elevator entrance, hardwoods throughout and Bosch appliances.

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 2009
• Number of Units: 274
• Number of Stories: 31
• Exterior: Cement/Concrete
• Parking: Common Garage
• Pets: Subj to Restrictions
• H/O Dues Included: Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Concierge, Exercise Room, Lobby Entrance, Pool-Indoor, Security Gate, Spa, Social Club, Theater, Wine Cave

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• 5th Ave Corner Cafe
• Avis Rent-A-Car
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Ben Bridge
• Borders Books & Music
• Cold Stone Creamery
• Coldwater Bar & Grill
• Diamond Park 2
• Il Fornaio
• Macy’s
• Mariners Team Store
• Pacific Place
• Quality Food Market
• Rite Aid 319 Pike
• Sleep Country USA
• Westin Hotel

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Royal Crest – 2100 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Address: 2100 3rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Belltown

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DESCRIPTION

The Royal Crest is a 128-unit, 26-story steel reinforced concrete high-rise condominium. Known to be the first high-rise built in the Belltown neighborhood laid off by Denny and William N. Bell. The building has several retail businesses located on the street level, two high-speed elevators and a resident manager’s unit. Full security is provided through a television monitor/voice intercom system in the lobby. The 2nd and 3rd floors houses 58 parking spaces for homeowners. The “Plaza Floor” (4th floor) has an outdoor swimming pool, saunas, two separate shower rooms, a furnished party room and exterior terrace. Floors 5 to 26 consists of 132 privately-owned apartment units with only 6 per floor. The Royal Crest’s prime downtown location is within minutes of Seattle’s business and shopping district, cultural centers and recreational attractions. Units themselves have comparably large floorplans with spacious decks. Many units have been updated since original construction in 1974 giving each home a different personality.

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BUILDING DATA

• Year Built: 1974
• Number of Units: 26
• Number of Stories: 132
• Exterior: Cement/Concrete
• Parking: Common Garage
• Pets: No Dogs or Cats
• H/O Dues Included: Cable TV, Central Hot Water, Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer
• Common Property Features & Amenities: Cable TV, Club House, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, Game/Rec Room, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance, Pool-Outdoor

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS

• Bart’s Body Shop
• Beba’s Deli
• Cinerama
• Communications Workers
• Dean Transmissions
• National Association Credit Management
• Nyberg Locksmiths
• Ralph’s Grocery & Deli
• Searle’s Deli
• Sig’s Barber Shop
• The Mailbox
• YWCA Opportunity Place
• Warwick Hotel

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