Seattle’s housing landscape just gained a new and noteworthy addition with the completion of Beacon Pacific Village, a development that promises to deliver on both affordability and sustainability. This project, emerging from a parking lot north of the historic Pacific Tower, marks a notable collaboration between Seattle City Light, the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), the Housing Development Consortium, and more. Featuring 160 affordable housing units, integrated elderly care, and a childcare facility, Beacon Pacific Village is filling a critical gap in the city’s housing needs with expectations to be fully occupied by end of January 2025.
Through strategic partnerships and community input, the project has aimed to serve a diverse range of residents, mirroring previous successful developments like Hobson Place and the Sawara Building. According to a statement obtained by Seattle City Light, SCIDpda has continued its mission of nurturing affordable and sustainable living with its latest venture. The building boasts a suite of eco-friendly features designed to minimize its environmental footprint while serving its residents efficiently.
Beacon Pacific Village stands as one of four pilot projects from an initiative launched in 2019 involving City Light and the Housing Development Consortium. The objective was to prove that creating ultra-efficient, healthy, and durable affordable housing was not only feasible but could be replicated on a larger scale. Joe Fernandi, Director of Customer Energy Solutions at City Light, highlighted the agency’s financial commitment, detailing contributions that include “$25,000 for the initial assessment, $77,000 for the solar renewable energy credits (RECs), $560,000 for the design and construction, and will pay up to an additional $80,000 if the building meets its performance targets,” as mentioned by Seattle City Light. Fernandi emphasized these targets aim for an energy use intensity (EUI) of 20 or less…