The grand opening of Good Shepherd House, a partnership between the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, was recently celebrated. Located at 1415 22nd Avenue in Seattle’s Central Area, this seven-story building features 84 studio apartments along with a live-in staff unit and a three-bedroom apartment for church use.
Good Shepherd House is notable as it is the first project to utilize Seattle’s new Affordable Housing Ordinance on Religious Organization Land. This ordinance offers development bonuses for affordable housing on property owned by religious organizations. LIHI holds a long-term lease on the land from the church.
Funding for Good Shepherd House came from various sources including $8.3 million in capital funds from Seattle’s Office of Housing, operating support from HUD and JumpStart revenue provided by City funding streams such as Enterprise, Heritage Bank, State Housing Trust Fund,Washington State Housing Finance Commission,and Wyncote Foundation NW also contributed to this project success.The team behind this development included Walsh Construction serving as general contractor while Runberg Architecture Group handled design duties.
The unveiling of LIHI’s latest achievement – an impressive 86-unit housing complex known as “Good Shephard House” located in central Seattle- marks an exciting milestone that has been made possible through collaboration with local Lutheran Church officials.
This momentous occasion celebrates LIHI’s successful partnership with The Lutheran Church of The Good Shepard which resulted in their newest accomplishment –the grand opening ceremony held at its location situated at1415 22nd Avenue withinSeattle’s bustling Central Area neighborhood.This magnificent seven-story structure boasts eighty-four fully-furnished studios,a residential unit designated exclusivelyfor live-in staff membersand another spacious three-bedroom suite reserved specificallyfor usebythe congregation itself!
What makes “Good Shephard” stand out amongst other similar projects,is its pioneering rolein utilizingSeattle’s newly established AffordableHousing OrdinanceonReligious Organization Land. This innovative ordinance offers various incentives to religious organizations that choose to develop affordable housing on their properties, and LIHI has taken full advantage of this opportunity by securing a 99-year lease from the church.
The funding for this ambitious project was made possible through multiple sources including $8.3 million in capital funds provided by Seattle’s Office of Housing, operating support from HUD and City’s JumpStart revenue streams.Additionally, contributions were also receivedfrom Enterprise, Heritage Bank,the State Housing Trust Fund,Washington State Housing Finance Commission,and Wyncote Foundation NW.The development team consisted of Walsh Construction as general contractor while Runberg Architecture Group handled design duties.
In summary,LHII is proudto announce the successful completionof Good Shephard House – an impressive 86-unit complex which stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment towards providing quality affordable housing solutions withinSeattle’s thriving community!
