Taking the next major step in downtown revitalization, starting Aug. 14, the city of Bothell invites developers, companies and teams to answer the Request for Concepts (RFC) for the redevelopment of Anderson School and its surrounding buildings (18603 Bothell-Everett Highway on the 18-acre Northshore School District property).
Built in 1931, the Anderson School is an existing historic structure that originally operated as Bothell Junior High. As the city is in contract with the Northshore School District to purchase the property, it is seeking early stage development ideas for the approximately 3.8-acre site that houses the Anderson School campus, which includes four buildings comprising 50,000 square feet. Additionally, there is an existing Northshore Pool site adjacent to the north of the Anderson School that is approximately three acres.
The RFC document is located at www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
“City of Bothell welcomes the opportunity to unite the history of
Bothell with its future,” said Mayor Mark Lamb. “We expect to
receive innovative concepts from outstanding organizations for this
project. This is the next step in implementing our community’s vision
and reaches the city’s goals for preservation and redevelopment of the
Anderson Building property.”
Timeline (subject to change)
Aug. 14: Request for concepts open
Aug. 24: Pre-submittal briefing and Anderson site tour at 10
a.m.
Aug. 26: Final questions deadline from inquiring parties
Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.: RFC submittal deadline.
Following review of submittals, the city will contact potential candidates for presentations in late September. A decision is expected in October. Any agreement is subject to closing of the property purchase between the city and Northshore School District, expected in August 2010.
About downtown Bothell revitalization
In its 100-year history, Bothell has gone from frontier town to vibrant employment and educational center. The city is celebrating its centennial this year and continually strives to provide even greater opportunities for citizens through new downtown jobs and housing options, new and improved public spaces, and by reconnecting the city to its river heritage. The city is working on several projects to restore the vibrancy to downtown and give the figurative heart of the city its beat.
In Bothell’s recent history, the development of the technology corridor fueled the local economy and provided financial resources to fund municipal services. Now, plans promise to produce the next generation of Bothell reinvestment. In the next 25 years, downtown public projects using existing resources and grants are projected to catalyze $670 million in private mixed-use investment, which includes 1,360 new permanent family-wage jobs, 2,700 residential units and 650,000 square feet of commercial space to house new business in downtown Bothell.
