public housing http://kplu.org en Yesler Terrace approved; How well do Seattle's mixed-income communities work? http://kplu.org/post/yesler-terrace-approved-how-well-do-seattles-mixed-income-communities-work <p><strong>Update:</strong> The Seattle City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment of Yesler Terrace.</p><blockquote><p>“By building a mixed-use community at Yesler Terrace we can improve the quality of life for very low income families and create new affordable housing opportunities,” said Mayor Mike McGinn in a press release.&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:00:44 +0000 Ashley Gross 6190 at http://kplu.org Yesler Terrace approved; How well do Seattle's mixed-income communities work? New mini-city to rise on site of Yesler Terrace housing project? http://kplu.org/post/new-mini-city-rise-site-yesler-terrace-housing-project <p>Big changes are likely in store for <a href="http://seattle.gov/council/issues/yesler_terrace.htm">Seattle&rsquo;s oldest public housing project</a>. A total overhaul of Yesler Terrace, just up the hill from downtown, will create a mini-city of high-rise apartments and an office tower. The Seattle city council on Wednesday is holding <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/council/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D100505715">its last public hearing</a> on the redevelopment of Yesler Terrace.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:42:08 +0000 Ashley Gross 5928 at http://kplu.org New mini-city to rise on site of Yesler Terrace housing project?