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Tanner Office Building Breaks Ground

The Tanner Office Building broke ground on Tuesday with a ceremony involving the owners 7 year old grandson, Tanner.  Click here to read our press release and learn more about the project.

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New Art Museum Renderings

Tanner Office Building Ground Breaking

PHC Construction Breaks Ground on New building built to LEED Gold Standards in Kingston, WA – Ground Breaking on Tuesday, March 27^th – 10.30am.  All are invited.

March 21, 2012, (Kingston, WA) – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 marks the ground breaking for a new Office Building at 11175 NE East 2^nd Street in Kingston, WA.  PHC, in partnership with Doug Ferguson and Tanner Development, LLC, will begin removing the existing building after a small ceremony centered around Ferguson’s 7-year-old grandson.  All are invited to this community event.

The new building, which is to house the offices of Western Experts, a national transportation insurance wholesaler, will be built to LEED Gold standards as set forth by the USGBC.  The project will incorporate many green building features including rain gardens, for surface water run-off and WA made solar modules from Itek Energy, that will feed excess power back into the PSE grid.  PHC is working directly with Puget Sound Energy to reach maximum sustainability for the project.  By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for workers.

 “The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most-important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council.

Morales house remodeled to sustainable glory - BI REVIEW

By RICHARD D. OXLEY
Bainbridge Island Review Staff Writer
March 16, 2012 · Updated 11:36 AM

Richard D. Oxley

Tallis, 2, climbs on his dad Craden Henderson at the Morales home open house. Henderson, along with his company PHC Construction, helped lead the remodeling efforts for the home.

Island farmers and contractors celebrated a win last week with the completion of the Morales farmhouse, a model for farming and sustainability on Bainbridge Island.

“It’s a showcase that volunteers really can get together and do something of significance in a community,” said Craden Henderson of PHC Construction. “And that sustainability does matter and it’s cost effective.”

Friends of the Farms hosted an open house March 10 to show off the remodeled home. Another open house for the public is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

The house will be home to interns working on local farms. According to Wendy Tyner, executive director of Friends of the Farms, affordable housing is a barrier that interns face. 

Tyner said interns will live at the house for approximately a year.

“It is a time for people to live someplace, learn about farming, and hopefully move on and have some skills,” Tyner said. “And they will hopefully understand how to write a business plan and become a viable farmer.”

Tyner hopes that after receiving applications from local farmers with interns, the house will have renters by April 1. Interns will pay $50 a month plus utilities.

“It’s become more and more apparent there are more and more interns that need housing,” said Bart Berg of Friends of the Farms. 

“And every year there is this scramble for where these interns will live. And they don’t make much money,” he said.

Originally built in 1953, the 1,000-square-foot residence was home to the Morales family, who locally farmed strawberries and vegetables. The city purchased the house with open space funds about 10 years ago.

Various farmers previously used the house to dry vegetables and seeds.

The house sat vacant for nearly a decade until last year when Berg started an initiative to restore the home.

While Berg was making a number of phone calls to local companies seeking assistance, he came across Craden Henderson with PHC Construction.

“PHC thought about it and we just decided to do all the remodeling ourselves,” Henderson said. “It’s in the range of $80,000 to $100,000 of volunteer dollars from PHC and all of its subcontractors.”

Friends of the Farm kicked in $15,000 to $20,000 of their own funds for the project as well.

Seven months ago, crews began stripping out all the old electric wiring, plumbing and other unusable material. Mold had been discovered since the city took on the property, and that had to be remedied as well.

Henderson praised the project’s use of sustainable materials, such as bamboo flooring and environmentally friendly foam insulation.

“A lot of the time, the insulation is petroleum-based, which isn’t great for the environment,” Henderson said. “This is soy-based, and it has really great insulation properties.”

By assessing air leaks and other deficiencies in the house, Richard Perlot of Heat Holders also contributed to the home’s sustainability by making it more energy efficient. 

Perlot said that most homes in Washington use about 25,000 kwh, and Washington state has a goal of making homes more energy efficient operating with a target of 12,500 kwh. 

The Morales house was such a success; it beat the state standard by 20 percent and uses only 10,000 kwh of energy.

“It makes a really nice way to knitting together suitability through farming with sustainability with architecture and construction,” Henderson said.

PHC had help from a number of subcontractors who all donated time, materials and money to help make the Morales house a success.

Air Systems Engineering, Inc.
Bird Electric Corp.
Premier Spray Foam
Anderson Windows and Doors
AP Plumbing
Fluid Concrete and Design Studio
Teragren
Johnstone Supply
Kitsap Conservation District
Paradigm Building Contractors
CHC Painting
Christian Berg Woodworking
Romark Corporation
Mark Purdy Tile and Installation
Heat Holders
RE Power Bainbridge
Schmidt's Home Appliance and Sleep Center

Thank you!

The Art of Creating an Art Museum - Bainbridge Island Review

By CONNIE MEARS
Bainbridge Island Review Staff writer
February 24, 2012 · 2:23 PM

As winter comes to an end, the island’s bare branches might appear lifeless – but if you look closer, you’ll find them covered in buds just waiting to burst.

You might make that same conclusion looking at the site of the future Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

Its gray foundation mirrors winter’s bleak skies, but like the tulips and daffodils, a lot is going on below the surface. Literally.

The museum, aiming for environmentally friendly LEED gold designation, took a detour to incorporate geothermal heating, digging 14 underground wells that will draw heat from the earth. That’s in addition to plans for solar panels on the roof; use of recycled materials, including insulation made from old denim; a vegetated roof garden and a “living” wall. The building, designed by Bainbridge resident and architect Matthew Coates with input from the community, would be the first museum in Washington state and one of only a handful in the country to earn that designation.

“It’s not easy for museums to qualify because they have a high energy need – to keep the temperature and humidity constant for the art, along with high lighting requirements,” Coates said.

And while Coates contemplates possible gold status,

BIMA’s Executive Director Greg Robinson is pretty excited about the basement.

“It’s not a space that a lot of people think about,” he said. “It’s not the sexiest part.”

It’s important to Robinson because it contains the museum’s archival space for art storage, a loading dock, offices and the mechanical rooms. In other words, it’s the guts of the museum, and essential to behind-the-scenes magic. Attention was paid to meet the highest museum standards to be eligible to host exhibits from other museums in the region.

Above ground, Phase I includes the 95-seat auditorium which has already been used for plays, documentary screenings and civic events, and classroom space which hosted numerous KiDiMu summer camps last year, as well as an ongoing Life Drawing class on Tuesdays.



Learning curve
The building’s curve will lead visitors toward the entrance, and the generous use of glass allows people to see into the museum.

“We wanted it to be accessible, approachable, inviting,” Coates said. “Not just a box with cool stuff in it.”

“Sherry Grover taught me about public spaces,” said Cynthia Sears, the museum’s initiator. “People want to know they’re not going to be trapped; they want to know how something works, that they can move at their own pace and won’t get stuck with someone lecturing them.”

Once inside the lobby and reception area, an adjacent orientation gallery will enable docents and teachers to orient small groups and relay “museum manners” before setting off on an aesthetic adventure. That area spills out into the permanent collection gallery and an adjacent children’s and youth-focused space that might house art by kids – or art that is of interest to them.

Around the corner is a small gift shop that will carry touchstones, not trinkets.

From there, the Grand Hall leads to a dramatic staircase that ascends along the building’s curved wall of windows.

The top floor will house revolving exhibits in the main gallery and in the intimate spaces of the Sherry Grover Room and the Beacon Gallery, named for its visibility to those traveling by ferry.

A 300-square-foot roof terrace and garden overlooking the courtyard has been named in honor of Island Treasures  and early museum supporters George Little and David Lewis.

An elevator (or stairs) will take visitors to the small cafe or back to the lobby.

The overall size is ample but not intimidating and natural light, greenery and natural materials will add warmth to the space as well.


A beacon
From the beginning, the project has been charmed, not only in landing such a fortuitous location, but in drawing a team of talented, gracious people.

Board member and engineer Ralph Spillenger, formerly in charge of NASA facilities, has been instrumental in shaving $1 million off building costs, said Sears. “He checks everything. And he’s one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever met.”

Coates is so local people forget he’s a nationally acclaimed architect – whose specialty happens to be environmentally progressive buildings.

“It’s been a huge honor to be involved in this project,” he said (repeatedly).

Even one of the building’s design elements metaphorically reflects the magnetic draw the project has had, and will have into the future. When lit, a two-story glass structure facing the corner will act as a beacon, visible from the water and to those pulling in from the ferry.

To learn more, or to get involved, visit www.bainbridgeartmuseum.org.
Contact Bainbridge Island Review Staff writer Connie Mears at cmears@bainbridgereview.com or 206-842-6613.

Morales Farm House Slideshow

Thank you to all those you volunteered their time and donated materials for the sustainable restoration of Bainbridge Island's Morales Farm House!

Here are some fun photos from this extreme makeover.

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"The Lorax" Trees for Global Benefits Fundraiser - March 3rd!

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The Lorax is coming to
Bainbridge Island! 

We hope you will join us for a private showing of Dr Seuss'
"The Lorax" on opening weekend to raise funds to support EcoTrust - Uganda's Trees for Global Benefits initiative. 

Your ticket will grant you access to our pre-movie reception where we will have refreshments and kid-friendly activities, followed by a private showing of Dr Seuss' "The Lorax" movie.  All proceeds from ticket sales will support EcoTrust - Uganda's TREES FOR GLOBAL BENEFITS initiative, assisting small farmers in Uganda to plant and maintain trees, a program that helps to offset global carbon impacts while improving economic opportunity.

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DJC: Kitsap County gets its first LEED gold office

Daily Journal of Commerce

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

A development firm named Asani teamed up with PHC Construction and Coates Design Architects to turn a neighborhood eyesore into an energy efficient building.

All three companies now have their offices in the Granero Office Building on Bainbridge Island.  Asani said the project recently became Kitsap County’s first LEED gold building.

The structure was a municipal shed built in the 1950s and used for truck maintenance.  Today, it is an energy efficient, light-filled office space.  The project was completed in 2009.

Marty Sievertson, owner and president of PHC Construction, said he was delighted to participate in the project and is happy with the results.  “Our people really enjoy the open airy feel and collaborative work environment that was created here.”

More than half of the original structure was reused.  The new building has exterior shades to reduce light pollution, extremely low-water fixtures including waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets.  The landscaping requires no irrigation.  Interior lights are on timers or occupancy sensors and 75 percent of the building is daylit.  FSC wood was used for the majority of the framing and all composite wood is free or urea formaldehyde.

The building is near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal at 710 John Nelson Lane N.E.  Nearby bus routes offer alternative commuting options.

KITSAP SUN: Bainbridge art museum's opening delayed a year

By Tristan Baurick
Published Sunday, January 22, 2012
KITSAP SUN

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — The slow pace of fundraising and construction has delayed the opening of the West Sound's first art museum by at least a year.

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art had planned to open its state-of-the-art, $13 million facility on Winslow Way by mid-2012. Now, the opening date isn't likely until late spring or early summer 2013, and is contingent on a $2.3 million fundraising push that museum supporters hope to finish before the summer construction season.

"We were just not making enough (fundraising) progress for it to be responsible of us to move on to the second phase," said Chris Snow, a member of the museum's board, which took shape in 2009.
Last year, the nonprofit museum opened an office, classroom and 95-seat auditorium in an Island Gateway commercial building that will eventually connect with the museum's main exhibition building, which had its foundation completed early this month. The design for the finished building calls for a two-story wedge of steel and glass jutting toward the high-traffic Winslow Way-Highway 305 intersection.

Museum supporters say it will be a landmark building seen by nearly all who visit Winslow by ferry or travel in via the highway.

Totaling 20,000 square feet, the museum will have room for a permanent contemporary art collection, traveling exhibitions, retail space and a coffee shop. The permanent collection will specialize in Bainbridge and Northwest artists.

The museum has raised just over $11 million of its $15.3 million capital campaign goal. The money raised beyond construction costs will help pay for the museum's three-person staff and other operating costs.

The $2.3 million that museum supporters hope to raise in the coming months would boost the board's confidence before it green-lights the final construction phase.

"We just couldn't keep going with construction and sleep well at night," said Snow, who is expected to take over as board president this month.

Fundraising slowed after an initial flurry of dollars from local donors. The museum is searching for off-island funding from corporations, private foundations and government granting agencies before it begins a drive for smaller contributions from individuals and families.

"Initially, we worked with the founders and board members and the relationships they have in funding circles," said Greg Robinson, the museum's executive director. "Now, we're trying to go more broadly."

The museum's biggest success in the broader fundraising arena was obtaining a $502,000 grant from the state last year.

"That helps us leverage other funds," Robinson said. "It's kind of like a ... seal of approval."

A key to drawing dollars from large foundations and corporate donors is proving the museum has strong local support, Robinson said.

That's part of the reason the museum began offering its 60-person capacity classroom and auditorium to various cultural and nonprofit groups for free during the summer. The museum began charging fees for its facilities during the winter.

Kitsap Regional Library, the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Bainbridge have used the auditorium for community gatherings. The newly formed Winslow Art Center makes regular use of the classroom for drawing and calligraphy classes.

The neighboring Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) has held a summer camp and musical theater performances in the museum's spaces.

"We've been very, very grateful to them," said Susan Sivitz, KiDiMu's executive director. "With the extra space, we were able to double the number of offerings during our summer camp."

The two museums plan to continue their close partnership.

"We're showing we have and deserve broad-based support," said Robinson, who led La Conner's Museum of Northwest Art for five years before joining the Bainbridge museum in late 2010.

Snow expects the art museum and Bainbridge public schools to form a relationship that could include regular student museum visits and art instruction.

He would like to see more groups make use of the auditorium, which has a theater-quality sound and video system.

"Off-island money (sources) will step forward if they know there's a positive momentum of support here," Snow said. "But I think we should be building support from people here on Bainbridge Island on principle because this is the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art."

While raising money hasn't been as easy as expected, Robinson said the work required in planning the building played a larger role in slowing the museum's progress.

"I think during the last year, the organization realized the complexity of the planning process, and how long it would take to (develop) the site," he said.

Adding to the complexity was the recent push to have the building reach gold-level certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The initial design, which incorporated recycled materials, stormwater collection and several other earth-friendly features, had aimed for a lower silver rating.

An added geothermal mechanical system provided much of the LEED ratings boost the museum wanted. The system, which was completed this month, will pull heat from the ground to warm the building, thereby reducing its dependence on the power grid.

For Robinson, building the museum has encompassed much more than the building itself.
The museum began planning construction and fundraising almost immediately after a group of island art lovers gathered around the art museum idea.

"We've been building a whole new organization, not just a building," he said.

Granero Office Building is Kitsap County’s First LEED Gold Certified Building

January 20, 2012, (Bainbridge Island, WA) – Bainbridge Island development firm, Asani, along with PHC Construction and Coates DesignArchitects announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification for their joint renovation project of the Granero Office Building, which houses their offices.  This light-filled office building was once a municipal storage shed built in the 1950s. Its transformation from an eyesore to a superior office environment demonstrates the effectiveness of the Asani/PHC/Coates Design collaboration and their commitment to sustainability.  Featuring natural light and a community feel, the former truck maintenance and storage facility is designed and built to LEED Gold standards.  The building was completed in 2009 and is Kitsap County’s first LEED Gold certified office building.

  “We are delighted that we were able to participate in the strategic direction, construction, and now the occupancy of this impressive commercial space. Our people really enjoy the open airy feel and collaborative work environment that was created here,” said Marty Sievertson, Owner and President of PHC Construction.

The Granero Office Building achieved LEED certification for reduced energy use, exterior lighting shades to reduce light pollution, extremely low-flow water fixtures and over 50% recycled construction material; as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies including its close proximity to the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal and bus routes offering alternative commuting options, and zero landscaping irrigation through planting of native, drought-resistant plants.  By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.

“The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most-important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council.

LEED certification of the Granero Office Building was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the building itself and the broader community. These features include:

·       Close proximity to the Bainbridge Island ferry and bus routes for alternative commuting options.

·       All exterior lights have shades to decrease light-pollution.

·       All interior lights are on timers or occupancy sensors.

·       No landscaping irrigation, all species are native and drought tolerant.

·       Extremely low-flow water fixtures, including waterless urinals and dual flush toilets.

·       Green power purchased for the building offsets energy usage 100% for two years.

·       Over 50% of the building was reused – the building was originally an old metal shed barn.

·       FSC wood used for the majority of the framing.

·       Achieved above with a 95% recycling rate on all construction debris

·       More than 20% of the construction materials were locally and regionally extracted and manufactured.

·       All paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants are Low or No VOC

·       All composite wood is Urea-formaldehyde free

·       Daylight is in 75% of the spaces

·       There are exterior views from 90% of the seated spaces in the office.

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Asani Development

Asani Development is a Bainbridge Island based development and property investment company focused on sustainable developments that enhance communities. Other projects include Vineyard Lane, Island Gateway, and the exciting new Grow Community.

www.asanillc.com

Coates Design Architects

Coates Design Architects focuses on environmentally responsible architecture through striking regenerative design and education.

www.coatesdesign.com

PHC Construction

PHC Construction is an owner-managed construction company on Bainbridge Island and has built a number of exceptional projects that strengthen communities and contribute to sustainable development.

www.phc-construction.com

Morales Farm House SUSTAINABLE Features

Built to LEED SILVER Standards

SUSTAINABLE RESTORATION OF FARMHOUSE:
Donated by PHC Construction
PHC Construction is a leader in sustainably focused construction initiatives. This project is a gift back to the Bainbridge community that has given so much to PHC.


SOY-BASED INSULATION:
Donated by Premiere Spray Foam
The non-toxic, soy-based foam inside these walls significantly reduces air infiltration.  The foam also dramatically increases the insulation of the walls, conserving up to 40 percent of the home’s energy loss, while improving indoor air quality. It also extends the life of the home by minimizing the flow of airborne moisture that can breed condensation, mold growth and decay.


ENERGY AUDIT:
Donated by RePower Bainbridge and Heat Holders
With a total of three blower door energy audits on the building and exterior wall adjustments as required, the building has a tightness rating of .29.  The team is very proud of this rating because it is significantly tighter than a traditional building.


EFFICIENT WINDOWS:
Donated by Andersen Windows and Doors
These energy-efficient windows reduce the transfer of heat, requiring less energy for cooling and heating, which saves money and energy!  Their durability also reduces maintenance, painting, and replacement—saving even more resources and energy in the long run.


BAMBOO FLOORING:
Donated by Teragren
These are not your grandma’s hardwood floors.  They’re bamboo!  Did you know that bamboo is a grass?  It grows much faster than trees and it can be harvested without replanting, making it a powerful renewable resource for durable, beautiful, and healthy flooring.  In addition, this is a “floating floor” system which allows better performance of the vapor/insulation barrier under the floor.   Thanks to Teragren 100% of the floors are bamboo!


LOW VOC PAINT:
Donated by CHC Painting, INC.
Breathe easy!  All paints, adhesives, and sealants in this house are low or no VOC.  VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds, toxic chemicals that can leak out of conventional paints and into the air.  But you won’t find them in this house.  This means healthier indoor air quality for easy breathing.


NON-TOXIC CABINETS:
Donated by Romark
Every component in a house contributes to air quality in some way and that’s why these cabinets were constructed using low VOC glues and substrates.  By using glues that are very low in the volatile chemicals found in conventional products we can ensure that the air quality is clean and crisp.


LOCAL CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS:
Donated by Fluid Concrete and Design Studio
Produced right here on Bainbridge, concrete countertops are the way to go!  Concrete is a historically energy-efficient building material, with low energy requirements for transportation as it is typically produced within 100 kilometers of the job site.  Along with these efficiencies, these concrete countertops offer a durable workspace that will last a long time. 


EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING:
Donated by Air Systems Engineering INC.
This beast here is a high efficiency, mini-split heating and cooling system.  That may sound nerdy, but it will reduce the energy bill to 1/3 of a conventional system saving lots of energy!  Combined with the tight envelope of this building energy bills should be in the range of $30/month.


FRESH AIR HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation):
Donated by Johnstone Supply
As building efficiency is improved, buildings are intentionally made more airtight, but consequently less ventilated. This HRV  (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system provides fresh air at the appropriate temperature by heat extraction.  In addition to great fresh air it also reduces the need for heating and cooling.


ENERGY SAVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Donated by Bird Electric Corp
Energy efficient electrical and lighting fixtures also contribute to the energy savings of this home.


WATER SAVING:
Donated by AP Plumbing
This house is equipped with a highly efficient water tank and low-flow water fixtures.  Low-flow water fixtures can save up to 18,000 gallons of water - that’s how much water 100 people drink in a year!  They also save money on the water bill, while contributing to the real and necessary global effort to reduce over-consumption of our most precious resource.


RAIN GARDEN:
Donated by Kitsap County Conservation
The rain garden’s purpose is to improve water quality in nearby bodies of water.  Rainwater runoff from the rooftop is collected into the rain garden, which is planted with regional and native plants, preventing direct drainage into surface water systems, which can cause erosion, pollution and flooding.

BI Review: Island Gateway - a 2011 community success

City news dominates 2011 headlines

By DENNIS ANSTINE
Bainbridge Island Review Editor
January 3, 2012 · Updated 4:36 PM  

For most people, life on the island does not revolve around the City of Bainbridge.

If you live here and work in Seattle, for example, likely half of your weekday’s waking hours are focused on a job and getting to and from it.

If you rarely leave the island, the city may have a little more to do with your day, but likely not very much.

The city’s business, however, is much more of an emphasis for those whose job focuses on letting community members know how public dollars are being spent and the direction a municipality is traveling in terms of representation.

With that in mind, one could say that the city – including its staff and council – was up to its proverbial neck in a multitude of trials and tribulations during 2011. Some of the headaches were hangovers from the recent past, including: the fatal police shooting of Douglas Ostling; the Bainbridge Ratepayers Alliance lawsuit and the fallout from it; the effect of the Winslow Way reconstruction project on downtown businesses; and dealing with several road emergencies, some of which occurred because of a lack of city maintenance in recent years.

There also were many positives, including: the city reducing the water rates by 45 percent at year’s end for its Winslow users; finishing Winslow Way in late November; signing a 30-year lease with Friends of the Farms; and many, many others – big and small.

The community also voted in four new council members, which could mean that some changes lie ahead since the newly elected officials – Anne Blair, Sarah Blossom, Steve Bonkowski and Dave Ward – campaigned on change to one degree or another. They also promised while campaigning to vet any proposed changes with the community. But that’s for next year.

Positives

The city and the community had many successes, including:

• RePower Bainbridge, which was formed as a result of the city writing three grants that were worth more than $5 million, swung into action by conducting 1,500 free home energy check-ups during a six-month period, with nearly 200 homeowners making energy-saving upgrades. There’s also an added emphasis on having more businesses and nonprofits joining the energy-efficiency movement on the island.

• Island Gateway, the new development at the corner of State Route 305 and Winslow Way, has concluded the back section of the project. Next up: construction of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Artand a retail building that will front the street. Avalara, a growing software company that’s on the island, relocated its more than 100 employees and its headquarters to Island Gateway...

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