Author: Johanne Kurfurst

Preservation is important because it prevents the loss of affordable housing stock over time, which is essential to addressing the housing crisis. What is the preservation of affordable housing? Affordable housing preservation means managing buildings to ensure they remain safe and affordable for the people who call them home. There are two ways affordable housing

Fifty years ago, Community Roots Housing began with a simple idea — to help our neighbors stay rooted in their homes. What began in 1976 as the Stevens Neighborhood Improvement Program (SNIP) has grown into a commitment to confront inequity by creating affordable housing. As part of our anniversary, we are revisiting and sharing some

In Washington, public development authorities are unique, independent organizations legally separate from local governments. They are not private, for-profit companies; however, they are equipped to carry out public objectives with a degree of freedom akin to private corporations or nonprofits. A public development authority is a “public corporation” created to address a community’s needs. The

We have all been hit with an unplanned bill or put in an unexpected financial situation at what seems like the worst possible time. When the impact is great enough — especially for those living on low incomes — it can cause someone to miss their next rent payment, or worse: it can kickstart a

We are excited to announce the appointment of Colleen Echohawk as the new Chief Executive Officer of Community Roots Housing! Colleen will start her new role on October 6, in anticipation of the retirement of longtime CEO Chris Persons at the end of October. Colleen Echohawk brings over 20 years of experience as an executive

Canopy Apartments are a welcoming community rooted in White Center, offering high-quality, affordable housing surrounded by health and family service providers. The community is designed to help individuals and households of all sizes grow, thrive, and feel a sense of belonging. Like the rest of the region, White Center has experienced rising housing costs and

In 1925, the Devonshire Apartments opened its doors in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. With its distinctive brick façade, the Devonshire, designed by architect Herbert Bittman, combined functionality and form: the courtyard capped the garage. Since then, more than 1,300 residents have called Devonshire home. From crisis to catalyst In 1993, Community Roots Housing acquired the property,

Imagine a Seattle where every resident can afford a safe, quality affordable home in a high-opportunity area close to jobs, transit, arts and culture, and more. Since 1976, Community Roots Housing has been turning this vision into reality, creating affordable housing that does more than provide shelter— it supports thriving communities. Deeply committed to community-driven

The 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count identified over 1,800 young people experiencing homelessness in King County. Creative, comprehensive strategies are urgently needed. On January 26, construction crews broke ground at the corner of Broadway and Pine in Capitol Hill. Community Roots Housing, YouthCare, and Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority have partnered to develop