The Billion Dollar Assembly

How Shane Coakley Pulled Together the Landmark Intercontinental Bellevue Deal

In Seattle’s real estate community, Shane Coakley is known for assembling complex, high-value land deals. One of the standout moments in his career came when he brought together the land needed for what would ultimately become a 1.8 billion dollar development: the Intercontinental Hotel and Avenue Private Residences in downtown Bellevue.

It was a significant lift, and Shane was the one who made the assembly possible.

How the Project Entered His World

When Shane talks about the Intercontinental Bellevue project, he does so with the calm confidence of someone who knows the landscape well. The hotel and private residences were planned for one of Bellevue’s most prized locations, and aligning the land for a luxury project of that size required experience, timing, and a clear feel for the market.

Shane stepped into that challenge naturally. His work assembling the necessary parcels laid the groundwork for what has become one of the city’s most prominent high-end developments.

What Made This Deal Unique

Shane has guided many significant assemblies across the Seattle region, but this one stands out due to its size and prime downtown location.

Here is what defines the project:

• It involved securing the land for the Intercontinental Hotel and Avenue Private Residences

• It sits in the heart of downtown Bellevue•.

• Shane is the strategist who unified the parcels and set the entire development in motion

Even without all the behind-the-scenes details, it is clear why this deal ranks among his achievements. Assembling crucial land in the middle of a booming city is a rare accomplishment.

A Career Built on Vision and Timing

Shane is often recognized as a veteran developer and land strategist, and this project illustrates why. His approach blends market awareness with the ability to spot opportunities early and act when it matters.

The Intercontinental Bellevue assembly shows his talent for anticipating growth, understanding what a city will need next, and positioning significant developments to move forward.

A Landmark That Began With Strategy

Today, the Intercontinental Hotel and Avenue Private Residences are part of Bellevue’s evolving skyline. But long before any architectural plans or renderings existed, someone needed to bring the land together.

That person was Shane.

His work on this assembly highlights the vision, determination, and strategic insight that continue to shape his influence across significant

real estate developments in the Pacific Northwest.