More business pull to the north. Bridge of community to Snohomish county and towns around us in King County. High rise buildings. I believe the major is the hockey training center and the upcoming housing development. More restaurants, electric car stations, car rental locations, more entertainment in general. I’m very excited about the light link
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From your perspective, what are the major housing, commercial, and community/service needs, if any?
CHILDCARE! Community center programming. Affordable housing. Affordable commercial space. More culturally relevant stores, businesses, food. healthy food! Opportunities to experience nature. Community center/public gathering spaces, childcare near the light rail station, ability to safely travel through the neighborhood without a car. Need walkable grocery stores. Improved public safety. Clean up of homeless and monitoring of
Read MoreWhat are some of the current trends you feel are healthy and/or unhealthy for the future of the neighborhood?
The healthy trends are the redevelopment plans around the light rail station and the mall – providing more housing options, especially affordable housing in the area near light rail and many new amenities for the neighborhood too. For unhealthy trends, increased homelessness in the area, people experiencing mental health crises, drug use, and car break
Read MoreWhat is an example of good community engagement that you experienced and what was great about it?
I live in Lake City and love our farmers market and community events. Really feels local. I walked to a local brewery and bought some pastries from the owner that he bought from a Lake City coffee shop and we talked about the weather. I got delicious local food and an ethical consumption halo. The
Read MoreWhat are the changes impacting the Northgate community (in the context of growth and development) both negative and positive? How can our project align with a positive transformation?
There’s new transit coming, more affordable housing, and more people, yay! People of color are being priced out; service industry people are being priced out. Noise/construction ruining views. More soundproof insulation, gardens, rooftop with trees anything to prevent further unhelpful development/construction, as much nature as possible. More traffic, making streets more unfriendly for pedestrians. Create
Read MoreCan I request an application via mail?
Yes! Email leasinginfo@communityrootshousing.org or call 206-895-1400 to request an application by mail.
Read MoreHow can I receive updates?/What if I have questions after submitting my application?
If you have any questions regarding the status of your waitlist application after submission or have other questions, please contact our main office for information. Once you have been added to a waitlist, the only way you can receive an update is by calling our office (or by visiting us in person once COVID restrictions allow).
Read MoreWhat happens if my application is denied?
You have 14 days to appeal that denial; your appeal must be submitted in writing via email or mail to our office.
Read MoreHow do I return my application?
Return applications by email (info@communityrootshousing.org), fax (206-329-1857), or mail (1620 12th Avenue Suite 205, Seattle, WA 98122). Per COVID-19 safety needs, we are not currently accepting in-person applications. However, if you would rather not mail a paper application, you can submit applications to a drop box at our main office location at the address listed
Read MoreHow can I update my information if I’m already on the list?
Applicants currently on HUD waiting lists that need to update their information can download this HUD update form and submit it to our main office by mail or in person. Updates must be made in writing; updates cannot be taken over the phone for record-keeping purposes.
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