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News and Awards Design Perspectives: Take a look at how Southeast Seattle — that vast swath of under-appreciated land that stretches from Interstate 90 south to the city limits — has suffered from poverty and invisibility, but its time is coming.  On Architecture: Seattle's newest Architect Daniel Solomon calls it "Seattle vernacular," which is a decent description of the simple multiplexes and rowhouses that compose the new public housing at Othello Station.  Rich House, Poor House NewHolly, Southeast Seattle's experimental public-housing development, proves attractive to middle-class and low-income families alike.  New buyers drawn to urban neighborhoods SEATTLE | Due to record sales and high buyer demand, the selection of homes available at Othello Station, in the heart of Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, has quickly narrowed.  Reborn housing project reaches beyond the poor Frustrated in trying to find a bigger home for his family of four, Michael Aycock came across an ad for new houses on Beacon Hill, jumped in his car and drove there from West Seattle to check them out. Never mind it was 11 at night. Long in coming, NewHolly is just about complete After more than a decade of work, the transformation of Holly Park into NewHolly -- Seattle's latest approach to housing poor families by placing them in the midst of middle-class families -- is nearly complete. Community introduces four-bedroom homes SEATTLE — The public is invited to “Celebrate Summer at Othello Station” today and tomorrow with the opening of 21 four-bedroom homes at this front-porch master planned community. For would-be homeowners, there's lots to like in South Seattle New homes, low price (by this city’s standards), near downtown, light rail access, reduced crime ... When the doors opened at 8:30 a.m., 30 people walked in, said David Key, Othello Station's community sales manager. By 10 a.m., he and his colleagues had made 11 sales, after opening up the books to sell eight more homes than they had planned. By yesterday afternoon, all 18 houses had been sold.  Phase 3 of near downtown homes go on sale SEATTLE - A new neighborhood in South Seattle is located at the intersection of progress and promise. It’s a once-overlooked area that is attracting potential homebuyers. There will be 180 new homes like this one for sale. People started lining up Thursday at Othello Station, phase 3 of the New Holly redevelopment project. The first of 10 homes, out of a total of 180, will hit the market Saturday. Backers say all the new home construction is proof that Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Othello is no longer a neglected corner of the city. The homes start at $267,000 for a three-bedroom, 2 ½ 1,270 square-foot home. “It's a grand new community that hasn't seen new construction for a while,” said Jon Krull of Polygon Northwest. “You won't find prices we have.” In the big redevelopment, involving the Seattle Housing authority and different builders, homes range from $267,000 to over $400,000. Othello Station is named after the light-rail stop located just 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. Last June, at a Sound Transit groundbreaking, big changes were promised for Seattle's Rainier Valley. With this new, mixed income housing development backers say that promise is being fulfilled. Civility, compromise can help keep disputes under control in association-governed communities One neighbor repeatedly usurps another's parking stall. Another's loud stereo is driving his neighbors nuts. Then there's the neighbor whose robustly proportioned dog appears to be markedly over maximum pet size. And still another who's decided she doesn't care to pay all of her homeowners' dues.  Three Local Homebuilders to Build at Othello Station Three local homebuilders — Polygon Northwest, Bennett/Sherman and Family Pryde — have entered into a landmark public-private partnership with Seattle Housing Authority to build and market 180 new homes. These builders have recently purchased lots from Seattle Housing in the emerging new neighborhood adjacent to the LINK Light Rail Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. The key to scoring well at Jefferson Park Golf Course Sitting atop Beacon Hill, Jefferson Park is Seattle's oldest municipal golf course. Built in 1915, and the course PGA tour veteran Fred Couples grew up on, this mature par 70 18-hole golf course sports some classic holes. The facilities also offer a short nine par 27 executive course that's great for kids or those who want to work on their short game, a covered driving range open to 10:00 p.m., group and private lessons and a clubhouse that serves up an outstanding breakfast sandwich that will stick to your ribs before your round. Awards New Face of America’s Public Housing Award 
Vision 2020 Award Director’s Award for Leadership in Housing Development Construction Excellence Award, in the category of
“Best New Construction Project over $10 Million in Value” 2002 Charter Award Empowerment for Community Development Award “Best of State Competition” Gold Award Pacific Northwest Regional Council Award for Innovative Service 2000 Award of Excellence in Housing and Community Development in Program Innovation: Resident and Client Services “Best of the Best” National Award “Simply the Best” Regional Awards 2000 Tax Credit Excellence Award |
