Homestead CLT

Hot Summer News!☀️⛱ There’s a lot going on at Homestead Community Land Trust.

Check out our latest newsletter to find out about our housing developments, events, and new staff at www.tinyurl.com/july-homesteadnews.

If you’d like to stay in touch with all we're doing, sign up for the newsletter at www.tinyurl.com/hcltnews-signup, or visit the link in our bio.

Homestead CLT, a Seattle-based nonprofit membership organization that develops land and housing in trust, recently celebrated the completion of The Southard, which Homestead said is the first multiunit affordable homeownership project in Tukwila. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3zH6UER

Join us Friday, July 19, for the groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction on our two new affordable homeownership projects in Phinney Ridge!

RSVP to the event at www.tinyurl.com/phinney-groundbreaking. (Driving and parking arrangements will be provided to those who register for the event.)

Unable to make it in person? Tune into our live stream of the event on Homestead’s YouTube and Facebook channels at 10 AM! Visit www.linktr.ee/homesteadclt to find us on various social media platforms.

Homestead is pleased to welcome Alex Moon to our staff as the Annual Fund Manager!

Alex brings to this role a wealth of experience in donor engagement, event management, and advancement services from notable institutions. Prior to joining Homestead, he served as the Donor Engagement Operations Manager at The University of Washington, KUOW Puget Sound Radio.

At Homestead, he is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, and working closely with the CEO and Digital Content Developer, to expand an equitable economy for housing communities and repair the harms of housing discrimination.

Welcome Alex! 🎉

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the brilliant Isabel Wilkerson to benefit Homestead’s work for housing justice!

Isabel Wilkerson, the acclaimed author of "The Warmth of Other Suns" and "Caste," joins host Marcus Harrison Green, publisher of the South Seattle Emerald, onstage at Town Hall Seattle on September 12.

Tickets range in price, with regular tickets priced at $50. Requests for solidarity tickets are available for those unable to pay.

Witness in person: Wilkerson's powerful storytelling and insightful analysis of history and society. RSVP for this incredible event at www.homesteadclt.org/events-news, or visit the link in our bio to register now!

For sponsorship inquiries, contact [email protected].

Homestead's groundbreaking project, 'The Southard,' has emerged as the first affordable homeownership development in the United States to secure dual certification from the prestigious International Living Future Institute as both Salmon-Safe and Zero Energy! 🏡

The ribbon-cutting event was a festive celebration of cooperation and community spirit, thanks to our invaluable partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Southard family and King County, Washington - Government for celebrating the influential legacy of green-building advocate Patti Southard by declaring June 28th as 'Patti Southard Day.'

We are immensely grateful to our dedicated partners who have played a crucial role in this landmark venture towards housing and climate justice.

Our collaborators include Sage Architectural Alliance, Heritage Bank, Washington State Department of Commerce, Community Frameworks, Parkview Services, Edge Community Builders, Villa Comunitaria, King County Waterworks, King County DCHS, King County GreenTools (part of King County Solid Waste Division), the City of Tukwila - Government, Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S., Ellen Southard, and Site Story.

Together, we're paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive future!🌎💚

Read more about the celebration at www.tinyurl.com/southard-release, or visit the link in our bio.

And to watch the live stream of the event, go to www.tinyurl.com/southard-livestream.

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Join Homestead and community partners next Friday July 19, 10 AM, at 5819 Phinney Ave. N, to celebrate the start of construction on our two new Phinney Ridge projects! 🎉

Homestead’s planned developments at 5819 and 6109 Phinney Ave. will provide a total of 38 permanently affordable condominium homes for income-qualified households, such as teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and other people who contribute to quality of life in Seattle.

The event will include a groundbreaking ceremony, speeches from local dignitaries, photo opportunities, and special recognition of Homestead benefactors.

RSVP to the event at www.tinyurl.com/phinney-groundbreaking, or visit the link in our bio. (Driving and parking arrangements will be provided to those who register for the event.)

Phinney Neighborhood Association - PNA A la Mode Pies

Homestead is celebrating the completion of our new net-zero, Salmon Safe affordable homeownership development in King County, The Southard!

During a recent tour, the Homestead and GreenTools team (part of the King County Solid Waste Division) had a great time exploring the incredible green-building features at The Southard — from the solar panels on our roofs to the integration of grattix boxes.

Many thanks to GreenTools for partnering with us on The Southard’s International Living Future Institute (ILFI) energy standards! 🌎🌲♻️

If you too want to take a tour of this environmentally sustainable neighborhood, join us at The Southard ribbon cutting event this Friday, June 28 at 10 AM.

👉 RSVP to the event at www.tinyurl.com/RSVPSouthardCelebration, or visit the link in our bio.

Want to tour a neighborhood devoted to climate AND housing justice? ♻

Join us this Friday, June 28 at 10 AM for a celebration of the completion of The Southard — our new Net-Zero Energy, Salmon-Safe affordable homeownership development in Tukwila! 🏘

The Southard is Homestead’s latest permanently affordable homeownership development, providing 11 income-qualified households in our program the opportunity to buy their first home.

👉RSVP to the celebration at www.tinyurl.com/RSVPSouthardCelebration, or visit the link in our bio.

Unable to make it out to the event? Follow Homestead on all of our social platforms at www.linktr.ee/homesteadclt and tune into the event live stream on Facebook & YouTube!

Exciting News! We recently welcomed Karen Reynolds, one of Homestead’s newest homeowners, into our program! 🏠

“I felt like I had won the lottery,” shared Karen. “With home prices what they are in Seattle, I had given up on ever buying a house of my own. When I got the call from Homestead that I had been selected for the house, I literally burst into tears.”

Over the years, Homestead has provided over 300 first-time home buying opportunities for income-qualified households. We are passionate about making permanently affordable homeownership a reality for more families.

Join us in congratulating Karen and learn more about how Homestead is transforming lives at www.homesteadclt.org/ourimpact, or by visiting the link in our bio. 💙

📸 caption: Homestead homeowner Karen Reynolds with staff member Peter Gray during a key exchange.

Join us Friday, June 28 at 10 AM for a celebration of the completion of The Southard—our Net Zero Energy, Salmon-Safe affordable homeownership development in Tukwila!

Attendees will have the chance to tour and learn more about the incredible green building features that make our Southard homes highly energy efficient. Refreshments and photo opportunities included.

This project’s name recognizes Patti Southard, a local green-building activist, who advocated for the development and its green-built standard. In partnership with King County, June 28th will be celebrated as Patti Southard Day!

➡️ RSVP to our celebration at The Southard at the link in our bio, or visit www.tinyurl.com/RSVPsouthardcelebration.

And be sure to follow Homestead on socials at www.linktr.ee/homesteadclt to catch our celebratory livestream on Facebook & YouTube!

King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Happy Juneteenth! A celebration of liberation and Black American resilience.

As a housing justice organization and partner of the Black Home Initiative, Homestead is committed to closing the racial homeownership gap and addressing the systemic barriers behind the low rate of Black homeownership.

To learn more about the story and history behind , visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture website at www.nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth.

Homestead’s efforts to provide more first-time affordable homeownership opportunities are sustained in part due to the generosity of groups, like the “Seattle Real Estate Professionals For Good.” Thank you for your recent gift through the Grapevine Giving platform!

We are incredibly grateful to all who donate to support our mission to build a more equitable, sustainable, and affordable future!

To learn more about our work here at Homestead Community Land Trust, visit our website at www.homesteadclt.org, or click on the link in our bio.

Reminder that our next “Intro to Homestead” webinar is THIS TUESDAY, June 18 at 12 PM, on Zoom!

Register for the webinar at www.tinyurl.com/introhcltzoom, or visit the link in our bio.

Learn how Homestead puts homeownership within reach! Our ‘Intro to Homestead’ webinar series is back for the summer.

Register for one of our upcoming info sessions on Zoom to learn more about how we make homeownership affordable for modest-income households in King County.

The next sessions are June 11 at 5 PM and June 18 at 12 PM.

Register for the webinars at www.tinyurl.com/introhcltzoom, or visit the link in our bio. See you there!

Thanks as always to West Seattle Blog's Tracy Record for detailed coverage of our recent open house with Admiral Church in West Seattle!

Visit the blog to take a look at project architect Third Place Design Cooperative's in-progress site plan and rendering, including a prospective view of the future condos, townhomes, and church, and get details on the design to date.

Read the blog article at www.tinyurl.com/admiral-wsblog, or click on the link in our bio.

FOLLOWUP: Admiral Church and Homestead Community Land Trust unveil site plan, timeline for 'affordable homeownership' project (Concept for what you'd see turning off California onto Hill) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Calling it a 'continuation of transparency

Looking forward to joining Skyway Coalition and the Community Land Conservancy at the Coalition’s Juneteenth celebration this weekend.

Visit our booths to learn more about affordable homeownership and the Brooks Village project! ❤️

So honored to be able to interview one of my heroes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson! Join us on September 12 for a conversation on housing justice to benefit Homestead Community Land Trust!

Regular and solidarity tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/geNSjJkM.

We are honored to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson and host Marcus Harrison Green for an evening of conversation on September 12 to benefit Homestead Community Land Trust!

Ms. Wilkerson’s appearance is the second in a series that explores the systemic issues that contribute to disparities in homeownership. The event supports our mission to create permanently affordable homes and housing justice in King County.

Secure your spot now and be part of this impactful evening at Town Hall Seattle!

TICKETS & MORE INFO AVAILABLE AT: https://www.homesteadclt.org/events-news

For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

Happy National Homeownership Month! 🎉

Each June, across the U.S, we celebrate homeownership and its potential to give households stability and the opportunity to build generational wealth. We believe a more equitable, sustainable, and affordable future is possible through community land trust homeownership!

Homestead is committed to removing the barriers to homeownership so more first-time homebuyers can purchase a permanently affordable home. Visit www.homesteadclt.org to learn more.

Last week, we had a great time meeting with Admiral neighbors to update everyone on where we are with plans for developing homeownership and a new church facility on land now owned by Admiral Church - your neighborhood United Church of Christ.

The current proposal is 21 total homes, a combination of town homes and apartment-style condo flats. We took questions on everything from the affordability of the homes to the configuration of the condominium association.

Thanks to everyone who came out. We look forward to future conversations! Many thanks to Third Place Design Cooperative for their great work.

Learn how Homestead puts homeownership within reach! Our ‘Intro to Homestead’ webinar series is back for the summer.

Register for one of our upcoming info sessions on Zoom to learn more about how we make homeownership affordable for modest-income households in King County.

The next sessions are June 11 at 5 PM and June 18 at 12 PM.

Register for the webinars at www.tinyurl.com/introhcltzoom, or visit the link in our bio. See you there!

CALLING ADMIRAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS!

Join Homestead Community Land Trust and Admiral Church for an update on our shared efforts to provide affordable homeownership in the West Seattle Admiral Neighborhood!

Community members are welcome to drop by the open house on Sunday, June 2, anytime between 2 to 4 PM at Admiral Church - your neighborhood United Church of Christ (4320 SW Hill Street, Seattle, WA, 98116).

During the event, Third Place Design Cooperative, the project architect, will share initial concepts to build homes for ownership and a new church facility on the church-owned land.

Market rate and permanently affordable homes for The Southard will be on sale starting in 2024. Get ready! We’ll announce when our applications open on our socials, interest list, and website.

The Southard is the first multi-unit affordable homeownership project in Tukwila, with deep green-building standards aimed at addressing the critical housing shortages affecting working class families. The Southard includes 11 two-story, cottage-style affordable homes priced between $275,000 and $330,000. You can learn more about the homes’ environmental standards and features for larger households at www.thesouthard.com.

Sign-up for our next Zoom webinar, on Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m., for prospective homebuyers at www.tinyurl.com/southardzoom, or by visiting the link in our bio.