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Plaza Roberto Maestas Grand Opening

Posted by beacon on Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Beacon, Family Housing, Project Openings, Urban/Mixed Use, Washington

A full plaza at the October 1 Grand Opening celebration

El Centro de la Raza celebrated the Grand Opening of their recently completed Plaza Roberto Maestas – Beloved Community on Saturday, October 1st. The 112 unit project serves a broad range of incomes in 1,
2, and 3 bedroom units adjacent to the Beacon Hill light rail station. Since 2011, Beacon has worked alongside El Centro de la Raza to realize their goal of providing a truly community inspired affordable housing and community space adjacent to their headquarters. The project includes new classroom space for El Centro de la Raza’s Jose Marti Child Development Center, a multi-cultural community center, retail space, office space, and a large public/private plaza.

The residential development cost was approximately $32 million (not including donated land); the project’s total development cost was approximately $45 million. Permanent and construction financing was provided by US Bank Community Development Corporation, the City of Seattle, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, Washington Community Reinvestment Association, and a private capital campaign. Pre-development funding was provided by Enterprise Community Partners and Impact Capital.

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PRM’s new classrooms for El Centro de la Raza’s Jose Marti Child Development Center

The much needed housing is already 100% leased with a 5-year wait list. Two of the three retail bays are leased to the Seattle Metropolitan Credit Unit and the locally owned café The Station. El Centro de la Raza’s Business Opportunity Center will provide business development courses and micro-lending programs to local small business owners. The project will be a model for community-inspired, transited-oriented development in Seattle.

In addition, Beacon Development Group is happy to announce that we are moving into the project’s office space. We are excited to move to a new home that illustrates our commitment to our work and community. Our move is planned for the end of November – stay tuned for an official moving announcement and our new contact details!

The Grand Opening was a community inspired event attended by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, City Council members and officials, and members of the Beacon Hill neighborhood. The ribbon cutting was followed by multicultural performances from local groups to celebrate the diversity of Seattle and the mission of the El Centro de la Raza.

It has been our privilege to work in collaboration with SMR Architects, Third Place Design Co-operative, 7Directions Architects, and Walsh Construction Co. We are proud to be part of a team working to expand opportunities for working families and individuals in Seattle. Congratulations to El Centro de la Raza on creating a truly “beloved community”!


A Commitment to Agricultural Worker Housing

Posted by beacon on Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 4:31 PM
Agricultural Workers, Family Housing, Project Openings, Sustainable Buildings, Washington

Beacon has a long history of working with clients to develop permanent agricultural worker housing across Washington State, having developed over 950 apartments for these vital workers since 1999. As Washington continues to experience labor shortages during peak harvest times, according to the most recent annual 2013 Agricultural Workforce Report, the quality and stability of this kind of housing is absolutely essential to the health of our State’s economy.

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Panoramic photo of the Varney Court community in Pasco, WA

Over the summer Beacon celebrated the opening of Varney Court, its latest agricultural worker project undertaken in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County (HACPFC). Located at the intersection of 4th and Pearl in Pasco, WA, the project features 38 apartments spread across seven buildings around a central courtyard, community building and playground. The two-, three- and four-bedroom apartment layouts and child-focused amenities were specifically designed for families working in the local agricultural industry.

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Happy residents of Varney Court

“We are very pleased to be able to offer these new apartments to families working in the region’s agricultural industry,” stated Andy Anderson, HACPFC’s Executive Director.   “Far too often these families are forced to live in unacceptable conditions.  Varney Court provides families a safe and decent place to live so their children can live happy, healthy lives in our great city.”

ZBA Architects designed the community and Walker Construction served as the general contractor. Beacon Development Group provided development services and Foster Pepper PLLC provided legal services. Other engineering and design team members were: AHBL, Coffman Engineers, Fulcrum Environmental Consulting, and Baer Testing. Cascade Management is providing property management services.

Varney Court Interior

Interiors feature energy efficient lighting and appliances and solid surface flooring and counters to minimize long term operating and maintenance costs

The total development cost was approximately $8.5 million. Funders included the Washington State Housing Trust Fund, the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, National Equity Fund, Wells Fargo and Impact Capital. The City of Pasco also provided $50,000 of Community Development Block Grants to pay for street improvements along Pearl Street.

Varney Court Exterior

Exterior features xeriscape landscaping to minimize water use

“This community exemplifies what the State and local jurisdictions can do when they work together to support affordable housing,” said Paul Purcell, President of Beacon Development Group.   “In particular, the project wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the State legislature and the Housing Trust Fund.”

Beacon congratulates the HACPFC and the Pasco community on another successful project!


Three Rivers Village Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Posted by beacon on Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 4:03 PM
Acquisition/Rehab, Project Openings, Senior Housing, Sustainable Buildings, Washington

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Three Rivers Village, Richland, WA

Beacon is excited to announce the grand re-opening of Three Rivers Village, located in Richland, WA. Three Rivers is an affordable housing community owned by American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW) and developed with Beacon for seniors and the disabled earning up to 30%, 40%, and 50% of area median income.

ABHOW purchased Three Rivers in 2010 when the previous owners wanted to exit their HUD program, thus preventing a conversion to market rate and displacement of senior and disabled residents. The renovation included the modernization of apartment kitchens and bathrooms, the common area dining room and significant site upgrades. A new expanded manager’s office and meeting room, administration work offices, a wellness room and reconfigured entries were added as new construction. The building remained occupied during the renovation so rigorous steps were taken to lessen the impact on residents, many of whom were frail and elderly. The building entered into a 20-year HUD Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Contract extension as part of the acquisition by ABHOW.   Capital funding was provided by the National Equity Fund, which purchased Low-Income Housing Tax Credits awarded by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.  Acquisition funding and long term debt was provided by Washington Community Reinvestment Association.

With ZBA Architecture as the architect and Walker Construction, Inc. as the GC on this project, Three Rivers Village was completed this spring.  The grand re-opening ceremony took place on site in June and was attended by residents, community leaders, funders and members of the development team. Many people gathered to view and honor the success of the development and the preservation of such an important community asset for the City of Richland. Since many of the seniors at Three Rivers Village love birds, Beacon welcomed guests back into their newly renovated apartments by donating birdhouses and bird-feeders to the property so residents can relax and watch the birds in their newly improved exterior gathering spaces.

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Tenants enjoying the new ADA accessible outdoor space at Three Rivers Village


Casa Kino Grand Opening

Posted by beacon on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Agricultural Workers, Family Housing, Project Openings, Sustainable Buildings, Washington

 

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Casa Kino, Quincy, WA

We are proud to announce that Catholic Charities Housing Services recently celebrated the opening of Casa Kino in Quincy, WA. Developed together with Beacon, Casa Kino is an affordable multi-family development consisting of 51 newly constructed 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes for agricultural workers and low-income families earning up to 30%, 40% and 50% percent of the area median income. The development complies with the Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard which emphasizes green building techniques. The apartments will save about 50% of the energy usage typical of standard construction through the use of structural Insulated Panels for exterior walls, increased ceiling/roof insulation, efficient windows and advanced sealing techniques in walls and openings. Water usage will also be greatly reduced by low-flow fixtures throughout the units and extensive “xeriscaping” landscaping in the development.

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Beacon and CCHS staff members handing out soccer balls to the children at Casa Kino

It has been our privilege to work with Catholic Charities Housing Services of Yakima on this joint collaboration with designer, ZBA Architecture and general contractor, MC Lundgren Construction, Inc., to develop yet another quality affordable housing project for agricultural workers and their families. With a focus on comfort and safety for children on site, the community includes abundant outdoor recreational areas, a computer lab and multimedia center, classrooms and meeting rooms and a community building with centralized laundry and kitchen facilities.  CCHS provides extensive services for families and children in the community building at the property.

The project cost $10.5 million and was financed with a tax credit equity investment from National Equity Fund® through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Trust Fund and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Enhancement Fund, administered through the City of Quincy.

In celebration of the opening of Casa Kino Beacon staff gifted a soccer, basketball or volleyball to each apartment for kids and families to enjoy together. Paul Purcell, President of Beacon, was then quickly challenged to a soccer match after the festivities wrapped up (he  lost!)

Watching the joy from the kids as they received the balls was priceless, as it reminded us what our work in affordable housing is all about – creating stable, safe and happy environments for children to grow and thrive in.  Congratulations to Catholic Charities Housing Services on creating another great community for families in Central Washington!

Paul Purcell, President of Beacon, playing soccer with children at Casa Kino.

Paul Purcell, President of Beacon, playing soccer with children at Casa Kino


 
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