Yesler Terrace

In cities like Seattle, redistricting can shift the balance of power between neighborhoods simply by splitting some neighborhoods up – and bringing others together.

When 10-year-old Mohamed Mohamed thinks of Yesler Terrace, the word “community” comes to mind.“It’s not one of those quiet neighborhoods where you’re…

The long-awaited redevelopment of Seattle’s oldest public housing complex is finally underway. The Seattle Housing Authority had hoped to break ground on…

Seattle’s oldest public housing project, Yesler Terrace, is headed for a massive redevelopment, and that means years of upheaval for its 1,200 residents.…

Update: The Seattle City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment of Yesler Terrace.McGinn's press releases states: The approved legislation lays…

Big changes are likely in store for Seattle’s oldest public housing project. A total overhaul of Yesler Terrace, just up the hill from downtown, will…