Swedish Medical Center in Ballard has gotten approval from the Seattle Department of Planning and Development for a sizable addition on the north side of the building. Here’s the description on the permit request:
Land Use Application to allow a 109,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing hospital (Swedish Medical Center, Ballard Campus). Project includes 35,060 sq. ft. of hospital and 74,263 sq. ft. of office. Parking for vehicles will be provided within the existing 510 stalls on campus. Project also includes a 62 ft. X 12 ft. skybridge.
The project can still be appealed to the hearing examiner through Feb. 26.