Thursday, March 18, 2010

Bainbridge Island Tour of Architects

Matthew Coates of Coates Design (www.coatesdesign.com) – the Architects for The Island Gateway – will be presenting their recently completed “Ellis Residence” as part of this years Bainbridge Island Tour of Architects. The Residence is registered with the USGBC and designed to exceed the goal of LEED Platinum. The tour is showcasing some of Bainbridge Island’s leading architectural design and the fabulous architects behind these projects. Don’t miss this event, THIS SUNDAY (11am - 4pm) 7268 Madrona Drive. Check out the website for more details: www.tourofarchitects.com.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Its a Green Day

The Island Gateway wishes you a HAPPY ST. PATTY's DAY! After all, green is
our favorite color!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Big crane and huge pieces of steel

It’s all kinds of exciting out on the construction site today.  Drilling for the elevator shafts is underway. There’s a crane to lift the elevator jack shafts and auger cast pilings.  In simple English, there’s a big crane and huge pieces of steel getting moved around out there. Drive by and check it out.

Monday, March 15, 2010

The Island Gateway Expands Web Presence

MARCH 13th
The Island Gateway is expanding its web presence!  You can now keep up to date with us on Facebook to track news and progress of the project.  You can find us by searching "The Island Gateway" in the Facebook search and be sure to become our fan so you can be the first to get exciting news!

Come Tour The Island Gateway Construction Site

MARCH 10th
Public tours of The Island Gateway construction site are now running every Wednesday at 3:30pm and 4:30pm.  Come learn about the beautiful, functional, and environmentally sustaining design features of this project.  In other words, come see how The Island Gateway is being built with your conscience in mind.  For more info about the tour please contact us at info@theislandgateway.com and we will get you scheduled for a tour!

The Island Gateway Discovery Center Now Open!

MARCH 5th
The Island Gateway Discovery Center is now open and available to the community!  The Discovery Center is a community space- for your use - which includes a large conference table, lounge area, digital presentation screen and more, all conveniently located at the corner of Winslow and 305.  This space is available for your meetings and gatherings by appointment.  To book the Discovery Center please contact us at info@theislandgateway.com

First Friday Gallery Walk

MARCH 5th
The Bainbridge Art Museum hosted March's First Friday Gallery Walk at The Island Gateway's new Discovery Center on Winslow Way!

They will be hosting the First Friday Gallery Walks, monthly, at the Discovery Center - the future site of the Museum's new home!  Join us to view a small display of whimsical works from the Museums collection.


www.bainbridgeartmuseum.org

KiDiMu Recieves Healthy Tomorrow Award

MARCH 4th
Soon to be resident of The Island Gateway, KiDiMu (Kids Discovery Museum), received the Healthy Tomorrow award and a full-page feature article from the Kitsap Sun newspaper on March 4th.  The article mentions many of the Museum's programs and classes and perhaps most importantly states, "KiDiMu is committed to offering children enriched learning opportunities through play, and inspiring a lifelong love of exploration."  We are excited and honored to have KiDiMu as a member of The Island Gateway community!  Learn more about KiDiMu at www.kidimu.org

The Island Gateway makes Spartan Standard Headlines

MARCH 1st
Highschool reporter, Henri Gedreau, of The Spartan Standard recently wrote an article about the positive transformation of Winslow Corner that is taking place through the development of The Island Gateway.  You can find the article in the school paper's March 1st edition http://www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/bhs/newspaper.

Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce Moves

MARCH 1st
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, a long-time resident of the Winslow Inn, has moved to its new location at 395 Winslow Way East - between the Streamliner Diner and Johansson Clark Realty.  The Chamber of Commerce is the "go-to" place for islanders and visitors alike, so be sure to visit them!  They plan to have an open house just as soon as they get settled.  Find out more about the Chamber at www.bainbridgechamber.com

Their old headquarters is now the home of PHC, The Island Gateway's construction firm.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

KiDiMu Goes Vertical!

2010.01.11
KiDiMu goes vertical! The Kids Discovery Museum is now in the steel framing stage. Check out our construction photos below and watch the KiDiMu go up before your very eyes!

Proposed Right-of-Way Vacate

Island Gateway submitted an application to the City on July 7, 2009 to request that the City vacate a right-of-way known as South View Street – see images below.

As part of the request for right-of-way vacation, Island Gateway will dedicate to the City a right-of-way along Winslow Way:
  • Proposed area to be vacated: 2,470 square feet
  • Proposed area to be dedicated: 3,800 square feet
 



Revised Design Review Board Submittal















As we refine the plans for the project, the Island Gateway team made a minor revision to the design for the commercial buildings along the central plaza. The overall floor area of the project is less than originally proposed and the parking garage is reduced in size. Island Gateway submitted a request to the Department of Planning and Community Development to approve this revision to the approved Site Plan Review. We also asked the Design Review Board to comment on the revision.