The article's from last summer. Since then:
1. Due to a zoning change they've added four floors. It'll now be more like 45 and something a little under the 484' limit (440' zone, plus 10% for amenitites/architecture/mechanical/etc.).
2. A couple weeks ago it got a shoring permit, which would allow the start of construction.
That said, there's no sign of activity yet. The existing building hasn't started apparent demo. Some equipment nearby might be related to utility work, which could be a good sign.
By the way, a similar 2x484 residential and office complex is planned across the alley, and appears to be approaching its shoring permit as well. The two projects combined would have something like 1,550(?) residential units and 300,000 square feet of offices. This might be Seattle's busiest residential block in a few years.
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