The Emerald City Commons Apartment building on Rainier Avenue in Seattle recently celebrated its Grand Opening, billed as "A Great Day for Rainier Beach." 61 apartment homes coupled with on-site supportive services provided by Mercy Housing Northwest and Urban Impact, and Rainier Health and Fitness Center combine to help low-income families thrive in the Rainier Beach neighborhood.
The 100,000 square foot building contains three levels of housing above 5,500 square feet of retail space and 70 underground parking spots. Housing is comprised of one, two, and three bedroom units ranging in size from 650 to 1,200 square feet with a large community room and 2nd floor courtyard with a children's play area. The retail level is home to supportive services and the relocated Rainier Health and Fitness, a non-profit health organization which promotes accessible and high-quality fitness opportunities.
South facing units look over the courtyard landscaped with trees, wood decks, and the children's play area. The three bedroom units are designed for families and have a layout built with 180 degree views to allow parents to watch their kids play.
The project is also sensitive to the environment by including energy efficient appliances and boiler, low VOC paints, finish materials that reduce allergens, a reflective white roof, solar reflective paving, and Energy Star Advanced lighting resulting in the building exceeding the Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard.
Funding for the project came from Union Bank, City of Seattle Office of Housing, Washington State Housing Trust Fund, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Seattle Housing Authority, Mercy Housing Northwest, and Urban Impact.
The building was conceived by Urban Impact, developed by Mercy Housing Northwest, designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, and constructed by the Rafn Company. KPFF was the structural and civil engineer and Karen Kiest Landscape Architects was the landscape architect.
Photo 1 Credit: Mercy Housing Northwest
Photo 2 Credit: Juan Hernandez of MulvannyG2
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