Inside Bellevue: The Future of a Balanced Urban Core

Tue Mar 24, 2026

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Inside Bellevue: The Future of a Balanced Urban Core

Moving from tech HQ expansion to a livable, connected, and fast growing city

Tuesday March 24 2026 @ 8:00 AM PDT

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Avenue Bellevue

Avenue Bellevue’s two sculptural towers rise prominently from Bellevue Way and NE 8th Street and punctuate downtown as the new standard for luxury living, hospitality, shopping, and dining. Its two one-of-a-kind luxury condominium towers are perched above a dynamic plaza marked with a growing retail collection and the renowned InterContinental Seattle Bellevue. This award-winning lifestyle destination presents Seattle’s east side with a new expression of international flavor, style and luxury crafted for connoisseurs of life.

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Mayoral Insights: Bellevue’s Next Chapter

A Fireside Chat on the New Council, Rezoning, Housing, and the Policies Driving a Shared Vision for Sustainable Growth

Mo Malakoutian

Mayor, City of Bellevue

Lynne Robinson

Councilmember (Former Mayor), City of Bellevue

Moderator

Kelly Pratt

PNW Market Leader, DPR Construction

The Connected City: The Rise of Mixed-Use Urban Districts

Where Development, Mobility, and Placemaking Converge to Shape Bellevue’s Next Chapter

Steve Kramer

Principal and Co-Founder, KG Investment Properties

Charlie Foushée

EVP, Skanska

Kemper McQuaid

EVP, Development and Leasing, Kemper Development

Doug Demers

Principal, Office Director, HKS

Aaron Laing

Team Responsibility | Aaron is an Account Executive in our Commercial Department, serving a broad range of clients in the real estate, development, construction, restaurant, and hospitality industries. As an account executive, he leads a multifaceted team of talented, experienced colleagues who collaborate to tailor insurance programs to meet each client’s unique risk management needs. Background | Aaron joined Parker, Smith & Feek in 2022 after a 20-year career as a land use/real estate attorney, during which he served a broad client base of owners, developers, and property managers. His decades-long experience as a trusted advisor on all aspects of real property development, management, leasing, and litigation have provided him a unique and deep understanding of his clients’ challenges and needs. Aaron has extensive knowledge of real estate transactions, the development lifecycle, business considerations, litigation, and the risks associated with those activities. Experience & Approach | Relying on his experiences as an attorney, Aaron works to understand the nuances of his clients’ businesses in order to best guide them through their risk management efforts. He uses a proactive approach to risk control, claims management, underwriter negotiations, emphasizing mitigation of risks present in construction and development operations through risk assessment and clear contracts. Professional and Community Involvement | Aaron’s deeply held beliefs in serving others and teamwork led to his successful legal career and are the cornerstones of his approach to risk management. He also believes strongly in community involvement. He has served as board member and president of Bellevue United FC, and he volunteered on the City of Bellevue’s Planning Commission for over eight years. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and serves on the state committee as the private sector public-private partnership co-chair. Aaron is also a member of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Land Use, Sustainability & Housing (PLUSH) committee and the Building Industry Association of Washington’s (BIAW) Legal Committee. Aaron enjoys playing, coaching, and cheering for his kids in soccer.

IMA Financial Group

VP, Real Estate

Moderator

Aaron Laing

VP, Real Estate, IMA Financial Group

Building the Eastside: Capital, Projects & Delivery in 2026

How Deals Are Being Funded, Built, and Brought to Market

James Rivard

Managing Principal - Real Estate, SRM Development

Richard Weir

EVP, Bosa Development

Kyran Hynes

President, Continental Properties

Torrey Davis

Project Executive, JTM Construction

What You'll Learn:

What You’ll Learn:

Gain insight into how the East Link light rail, Wilburton’s transformation, and the Spring District’s momentum are catalyzing a new era of urban growth across the Eastside.
New Mayor Mo Malakoutian and Former Mayor Lynne Robinson share the stage to discuss the new council’s priorities, rezoning efforts, housing, downtown growth, and Bellevue’s economic future.
Understand how Bellevue’s next wave of development is being shaped by mixed-use, transit-oriented, and sustainable design principles, redefining what it means to build for a connected, livable city.
Examine how developers are repositioning office and retail assets into vibrant, multi-functional destinations that reflect today’s hybrid work and lifestyle trends.
Gain insights into how capital partners are navigating financing challenges in a high-rate environment, from phased project delivery to public-private collaboration.
Explore how policy, design innovation, and sustainability commitments are driving Bellevue’s evolution into a balanced, resilient urban hub where housing, workplace, and community intersect.

How You’ll Do More Business: Bellevue is entering its next phase, evolving from a tech-driven office hub into a balanced, mixed-use urban center. As new projects rise around the East Link light rail and the city embraces more integrated development, opportunities are expanding across every asset class. Learn how leading players are delivering projects, reimagining spaces, and capitalizing on Bellevue’s transformation into a connected and resilient city.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.

Venue

Avenue Bellevue
889 Ave Sq NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Building the Eastside: Capital, Projects & Delivery in 2026 How Deals Are Being Funded, Built, and Brought to Market
9:45 AM 10:05 AM	Networking Break
10:05 AM 10:30 AM	Mayoral Insights: Bellevue’s Next Chapter A Fireside Chat on the New Council, Rezoning, Housing, and the Policies Driving a Shared Vision for Sustainable Growth
10:30 AM 11:15 AM	The Connected City: The Rise of Mixed-Use Urban Districts Where Development, Mobility, and Placemaking Converge to Shape Bellevue’s Next Chapter
11:15 AM 11:45 AM	Closing Networking

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