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A new low-income housing development is coming to the Northgate neighborhood, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell Thursday.

If you live, work, or shop there, you’ve probably seen the dilapidated Northgate Apartments at the corner of I-5 and Northgate Way. The mayor said that the now-vacant complex will be replaced with the Northgate Commons. The city will invest $20 million in the project.

“Our $20 million investment builds on our existing historic investment in affordable housing,” Harrell said. “We will continue to invest in projects that meet the needs of our communities.”

New low-income housing development in Northgate

The development will be built in an already bustling neighborhood. Harrell said the Northgate area has everything needed for families to thrive.

“We’re in walking distance of a light-rail station, the North Seattle College, a public library, a community center, a retail space that provides shopping, and employment opportunities,” Harrell said.

The complex will have up to 1,400 homes, including more than 400 affordable units. When the mayor was asked how the city can make such a large investment in tough budgetary times, his answer was simple.

“In a tight budget, you look at your priorities, and affordable housing is one of our highest priorities,” Harrell said. “This is us at our best — realizing that housing, and affordability, making sure we have a diverse population in our Seattle of all income levels, is who we want to be.”

According to the Office of Mayor Harrell, demolition of existing structures will commence in early 2026.

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