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Lincoln Square
Location Bellevue, Washington
Coordinates 47°37′01″N 122°12′04″W / 47.617002°N 122.201169°W / 47.617002; -122.201169 (Lincoln Square)
Status Completed
Constructed 2001–2005 (Phase I)
2014–2017 (Phase II)
Opening November 1, 2005 (2005-11-01) (Phase I)
December 2016 (2016-12) (Phase II)
Use Mixed-use (Retail, Office, Housing, Hotel)
Companies
Developer Kemper Freeman
Owner Kemper Development Company
Technical details
Cost $360 million (Phase I)
$1.2 billion (Phase II)
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Lincoln Square is a large building complex in Bellevue, Washington. It's a "mixed-use" development, meaning it has different kinds of spaces all in one place. You can find shops, restaurants, offices, homes, and even a hotel here.

The complex is owned by Kemper Freeman, a well-known local developer. Lincoln Square is part of a bigger group of properties called "The Bellevue Collection." This collection also includes Bellevue Place and Bellevue Square.

Lincoln Square has two tall buildings, also known as skyscrapers. These buildings include places for shopping and eating, plus a movie theater. One of the towers, called One Lincoln Tower, has apartments and a fancy hotel. There's also underground parking for visitors.

Some big companies have offices in Lincoln Square. For example, Eddie Bauer and Microsoft have their corporate headquarters here. The hotel in the complex is run by Westin Hotels & Resorts.

Building Lincoln Square

The first part of Lincoln Square was finished in November 2005. Kemper Freeman became the main owner of the project in 2003.

Later, a big expansion was planned in 2013. This new part, called Lincoln Square South, cost about $1.2 billion to build. Construction started in 2014 and was completed in January 2017. This expansion also included new parts for the nearby Bellevue Square mall.

Who is in Lincoln Square?

Many different businesses and companies have offices or spaces in Lincoln Square. Here are some of them:

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