SEATAC, WA-A $411 million, two-mile extension of State Route 509 that connects it with Interstate 5 may actually get built, providing a third alternative to the heavy congestion on Interstate 5 and State Route 99, Seattle's main north-south routes.

KENT, WA-To accommodate a consolidation with its recent acquisition of Circle International, Eagle Global Logistics is leasing a 75,591-sf industrial-flex building at AMB Property Corp.'s Harvest Business Park, bringing the three-building complex to full occupancy.

SEATTLE, WA-With the construction of a $19.2 million apartment property called AvalonBay Belltown, the Alexandria-based REIT is adding 100 units to its existing inventory of 2,164 units in the greater Seattle area.

SEATTLE, WA-With Merrill Lynch & Co. on board for 56,000 sf in the 545,333-sf 1700 Seventh Avenue building and Nordstrom taking another 400,000 sf, Clise Properties has two floors available as it heads toward a summer grand opening.

SEATTLE, WA-While its size only merits a ranking of 33rd among the largest real estate markets in the U.S., Seattle's year-end 2000 figures indicate, at least for now, a growing, low-vacancy market.

TACOMA, WA-Work on Tacoma Art Museum's new 50,000-sf home will start Jan. 25. The new facility will contain more than 12,000-sf of galleries and educational facilities. It was made possible in part by Bill and Melinda Gates -- the billionaire and his wife.

SEATTLE, WA-Immunex plans to break ground on its new headquarters later this month. The 29-acre complex is expected to contain more than one million sf, with development costing as much as $750 million.

SEATTLE, WA-As its first step in building a portfolio in a new target market, the community shopping center owner has spent $40.05 million for two properties in the greater Seattle area.