Our Properties
Properties and projects that DNDA has developed, is operating, or is developing
Transforming the built environment is a central strategy in DNDA's mission to create a thriving Delridge. Over the years since its inception, DNDA has partnered to develop and preserve a number of projects that
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- Create pride and a sense of place
- Spur new investment and economic opportunities
- Expand the range of goods and services available to neighborhood residents
- Prevent displacement resulting from gentrification
- Preserve neighborhood diversity through a range of housing options
- Create vibrant public places that build community
DNDA also continues to own and/or operate many of these projects.
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Brandon Court was DNDA's first building project and included 17 townhouse condominiums for sale to first time homebuyers on top of 4,500 square feet of commercial space. DNDA provided down payment assistance to four of the buyers who would not have been able to purchase their first home without it.
Named for one of DNDA's founders and a 50 year Delridge activist, Vivian McLean Place was built along with the Delridge Branch of the Seattle Public Library in 2002. Nineteen affordable apartments above a neighborhood library is a great place for families to live. And Library staff provide homework help too!
Croft Place is more than quality, affordable housing. Its design encourages community building among residents through support programs, a central courtyard and play space and a 1,600 sq. ft. community building. In a society that often sees environmental sensitivity and open space preservation as unaffordable luxuries, Croft Place stands out as a model of sustainability, built to high standards of energy and water efficiency, air quality and materials. It provides 21 large families with quality, community-oriented housing. Seven of the 21 units are reserved for families transitioning from homelessness.
The historic Youngstown/Cooper School provides 36 affordable live/work studios for rent to artists of all disciplines. The ground floor houses the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center focusing on youth and the many cultures of the surrounding Delridge community.
The new West Seattle Food Bank & Community Resource Center (located on the ground floor) will offer hope along with resources to build self-esteem and personal security, while reconnecting families to support networks. As the hub of a community of social services, the Food Bank and its partners will encourage and assist clients as they take an active role in their journey towards empowerment and self-sufficiency.
The One Community Commons located above the food bank offers 34 unites of family housing. Seven of the units are for families transitioning from homelessness and five units are reserved for developmentally disabled.
As part of an acquisition and rehabilitation project in 2002, DNDA received funding from the City of Seattle and State of Washington to purchase three apartment buildings in Delridge. The apartments are now fully refurbished and provide affordable housing to families. Centerwood features 12 units; Delridge Heights features 10 units and Holden Manor features 10 units.
