August 2006 General Edition Building 'green' reaches a new level Call it "eco-friendly." Call it "sustainable." Portland's $2.2 billion South Waterfront project, rising on a decaying industrial site south of downtown, signals a watershed in the green-building boom. Read the Full Story in USA Today  (07/26) Putting the brakes on 'air condos' Marysville wants time to develop rules for high-density developments where multiple single-family homes are built on the same lot. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (07/30) Demand prompting area developers to build hotels The Tulalip Tribes' new hotel is not the only new inn planned for Snohomish County, as improving occupancy rates have encouraged interest in adding more rooms. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (08/03) Biggest construction year yet reshaping Bellevue Downtown Bellevue's real-estate market is on fire. Construction cranes seem to loom over nearly every intersection, as more than 4 million square feet of glitzy new condos, offices and retail stores take shape. Read the Full Story in the Seattle Times  (08/04) Space for the arts A proposed shopping center north of U.S. 2 is expected to include not only stores, but also a big public plaza. Read the Full Story in the Herald  (08/14) Quote of the Month "You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership." -Dwight D. Eisenhower (Thirty-fourth President of the United States) Harmsen & Associates Inc 16778 146th St. SE, Ste 104 Monroe, WA 98272 360.794.7811 info@h-ai.com This message has been sent to those who have either listed with Harmsen & Associates, Inc. at www.h-ai.com as someone who has expressly shared this address for the purpose of receiving information, are fellow members of professional organizations, or have an existing client relationship with us. If you have received this message by mistake or wish to be removed from the list, please send a message to info@h-ai.com with "unsubscribe newsletter" as the subject. If you have any questions about H&AI's privacy policy, please direct them to info@h-ai.com.