Ballard’s new affordable housing complex at St. Luke’s (2035 NW 58th St) has opened.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has redeveloped its Ballard campus into a mixed-income housing project with two eight-story buildings, including 84 affordable family units and more than 200 additional apartments. The project also includes a new church space and is aimed at providing housing for residents earning at or below about 60% of the area median income.

The St. Luke’s development is part of a broader effort to address the shortage of affordable family housing in Ballard.

“I have been working with St. Luke’s to bring this desperately needed family affordable housing to Ballard since my first days in office. Families need two and three-bedroom apartments, and Ballard needs apartments families can afford,” Councilmember Dan Strauss told My Ballard.

“In 2021, I sponsored legislation to allow more churches and religious organizations to build affordable housing. That legislation allowed this project to thrive and create homes that will help our bus drivers, baristas, nurses, and other working families stay in our community. I cannot express how proud and excited I am for this dream to become a reality,” Strauss said.

The project was developed through a partnership between BRIDGE Housing and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Apartments include studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units and are designated for households earning up to 60% of the area median income.

The amenities include a community room, bike storage, shared laundry facilities on each floor, and a rooftop deck and play area. Resident services will be provided by FamilyWorks.

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