These life-saving investments mean we will bring hundreds of households out of parks and public rights-of-way and into safer spaces while ending the experience of homelessness for hundreds more.”
“We expect to open 830 permanent homes and enhanced shelter spaces through the end of the year. Still, we know that we must continue creating long-term investments in housing to address the scale of the crisis,” said Mayor Jenny A. As a city, we have allocated unprecedented resources to address the immediate impacts of the pandemic, such as creating a safer 24/7 enhanced shelter system, providing food access, and expanding hygiene resources. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought tremendous challenges to all of Seattle, but especially to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. The new Friendship Heights Tiny House Village in North Seattle is anticipated to open 47 units in mid-November. This will bring the total number of tiny houses at Interbay to 70. The existing Interbay Tiny House Village will expand by 34 units and is expected to open by early November. In total, 117 new village units are anticipated to open over the next month. This is the first of three tiny house village projects approved as part of the 2021 budget. The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) will operate the village.Ĭlick above for coverage of the Open House at Rosie’s Tiny House Village The property will eventually be converted to a transit-oriented development. The lease is for one year and can be renewed for up to three years. This project was a partnership between the City of Seattle and Sound Transit, which leased the property to the City at no cost. The new village, located at 1000 NE 45th Street, will provide 24/7 on-site staffing and wrap-around services including case management, hygiene, a common kitchen area, hot meals, housing navigation, employment, and health resources.
Today, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) announced the opening of Rosie’s Tiny House Village in the University District, which adds 36 new units of shelter and will serve up to 50 people currently living unsheltered. A partnership between the City, Sound Transit, and LIHI, Rosie’s Tiny House Village will provide on-site wrap-around services including case management and housing navigation to help people end their experience with homelessness
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