Willowcrest
AFFORDABLE FUTURES
INSPIRING ZERO ENERGY LIVING
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[Design Architect]
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[Renton, Washington]
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[Homestead Community Land Trust]
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[2.3 acre, 8 buildings]
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[August 2018]
Willowcrest is the first permanently affordable development of its size built with features that significantly reduce utilities costs and climate impacts. Built on land provided by the Renton Housing Authority in the Sunset neighborhood in northeast Renton, our 12 three- and four-bedroom townhomes will achieve net zero energy usage through highly energy-efficient systems and construction and the use of solar panels for onsite energy generation.
With three or four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and garage, Willowcrest homes are ideal for families living and working in Renton.
WILLOWCREST IS A SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPED BY HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, WHICH MAKES HOMEOWNERSHIP POSSIBLE FOR MODEST-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
All homes were priced to be affordable to households with incomes less than 80% of area median income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the King County area.
Three of the homes are more deeply discounted to be affordable to those whose incomes are at or below 60% area median income, and who are experiencing housing instability.
Sustainability Features:
Net zero energy design
Rooftop solar panel arrays
High-efficiency building envelope
Energy-efficient systems and appliances
Significantly reduced utility costs
Special Distinction: First permanently affordable development of this size in the region with net-zero energy design
