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Transit Oriented Development

A rendering of four townhomes

Thinking outside the box to bring more affordable housing to the Rainier Valley 

By Kat Netzler

Few of us have been immune to the pressures of our region’s rising housing costs over the past decade, but some communities,… Read more
Passengers get on and off the train at Roosevelt Station.

2022: The year in pictures

By Katie Metzger

It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but there is no shortage of memorable moments to reflect on in 202… Read more
Photo of Cedar Crossing TOD, next door to Roosevelt Station

New vibrant, affordable apartments open next to Roosevelt Station

By Katie Metzger

Affordable housing near transit can transform communities and change lives.  For Cedar Crossing residents Sofia Guia… Read more
A light rail train runs on an elevated guideway next to an apartment building.

Amazon provides $100 million to build affordable housing near Sound Transit light rail stations

By Katie Metzger

Amazon and Sound Transit today announced a partnership to speed the creation of up to 1,200 new affordable apartments n… Read more
A Link train travels along elevated tracks to the left of a large brick building.

New affordable housing coming next door to Mount Baker Station

By Melanie Mayock

Sound Transit is working with the City of Seattle to develop land adjacent to Mount Baker Station for ne… Read more