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LIHI to Develop Affordable Homes in Seattle’s U District
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) was selected by the Seattle Office of Housing to develop affordable housing on Sound Transit’s property at 1000 NE 45th Street in Seattle’s University District. The site is approximately two blocks from the U District light rail station.
The proposed 12-story building will feature 160 apartments, approximately one-third of which will be two- and three-bedroom apartments. Design firms on the project include Hewitt and Pyatok, and the building will utilize sustainable materials.
The property will also feature street-level retail, a public restroom and an Urban Rest Stop. Sound Transit will convey the property at below market value to LIHI and The Seattle Office of Housing has committed $15 million for construction.
Mayor Bruce Harrell said, “Solving our region’s housing crisis takes innovative partnerships, such as the one between Sound Transit and our Seattle Office of Housing – who are working together to redevelop this 45th Street property into affordable homes with direct access to transit, retail, and community spaces.”
