Also on the Transformation Plan list: two neighborhood medical clinics providing free healthcare services, three new pocket parks, 4,000-square-feet of affordable retail space, and restoration of Washington Hall, so it can function as a neighborhood performing arts center (instead of a decaying arts center). Continue reading Yesler Terrace Redevelopment Gets Almost $20 Million More From HUD
This morning, a half-acre of former SHA property (official sale price: $2.88 million) at 12th Avenue and East Yesler Way is on the way to private hands–private Canadian hands, in fact, since the new owners are Gracorp Capital Advisors Ltd. of Calgary, Canada. They’re partnering locally with Spectrum Development Solutions, who have been very busy around Seattle providing housing for college students. Continue reading Sold! $2.9 Million Sale Launches First Private Development at Yesler Terrace
Besides a token “no action” alternative, and a current-zoning option that allows for 1,500 units, the SHA is considering pumping up Yesler Terrace to between 3,000 and 5,000 “dwelling units.” (Nothing says home like “dwelling unit.” That’s where the dweller units live!) Continue reading Affordable Housing in Seattle–Preposterous? Pontedera!
