Sunday, June 01, 2008

Developments in Sequim

We mentioned several times in previous post how much and how fast Sequim Town is growing. It's really hard to keep up with all the new developments. To tell you the truth not everybody likes it, especially not those who have been living in Sequim for many years. However, this seems to be the fate of any area or town which attracts people because of its special location and unique features. The word spreads fast about Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula - whether it's for vacation or for buying real estate and eventually moving to Sequim.

The biggest development is in the building sector of new subdivisions and building of private Sequim homes, townhouses and condos. In addition, there are new hotel projects like the one by the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. By the way, did you know that that klallam means 'strong people'? Good to know when you intend to move to Sequim in Clallam County.

Anyways, Jamestown tribe owns 7 Cedars Casino besides other local businesses. The Jamestown tribe intends to make more use of their land possession of 275 acres. They already finished a new convenience store and gas station on Hwy101, next to 7 Cedars Casino. With a wine shop, walk-in cigar humidor, plush cafe, fireplace and 12 gasoline pumps, the Longhouse Market has become addition to the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe's enterprises on the North Olympic Peninsula.

An even bigger project will be new resort hotel behind the Casino, which was announced plans in 2005 as a 135-room hotel. Now, plans have changed to a much larger hotel with 175 rooms with conference facilities. The hotel will rise behind 7 Cedars, but it won't cater only to the casino customer. The estimated costs are around $100 million.

The tribe's vision is a destination resort with amenities that will put Sequim on the national conference map plus while attract travelers who look for ultramodern comfort. The new hotel at 7-Ceadra Casino is estimated to open in 2010, following the Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. More Sequim Town development news to come! Visit Sequim Town blog for staying updated for your next Sequim Vacation.
p.s.
Read our update on ferry service Port Townsend - Whidbey Island.

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