BDA Breakfast - Downtown Forward: Projects in Motion

Date and Time

• Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026  8am - 9:30am

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BDA Breakfast - Downtown Forward: Projects in Motion

Spotlighting Transformative Projects Shaping Downtown Bellevue

Join us on April 29 for a BDA Breakfast spotlighting projects in motion that are advancing Downtown Bellevue’s evolution as a major urban center. Attendees will receive a special update on the Grand Connection Crossing and hear a facilitated conversation with development leaders whose projects are moving through design review, preparing to break ground, or already under construction.  

Hear directly from industry leaders about what it takes to deliver successful projects in today’s Downtown Bellevue. Attendees will gain insights into what’s driving development, along with the latest updates on project plans, timelines, and anticipated community impact. Register today to secure your seat. 

Panel Lineup: 

• Lori Hill, CEO, Clise Properties – Moderator 
  BDA Board Member, ULI Northwest District Council Chair  

• Cindy Ju, Director of Acquisitions & Development, Hines
  Project: Main Street Place – moving through design 

• Brendan Lawrence, Senior Development Manager, ONNI Group 
  Project: 606 Bellevue – breaking ground soon 

Special Update 

• Nathan Torgelson, Director, Office of the Grand Connection, City of Bellevue
  Project: Grand Connection Crossing – moving through design