Community Roots Housing

What can a century-old brick building tell us about Seattle’s affordable housing future? 🧱🕰️

To answer that, we have to go back to the 1980s, a turning point in how people lived in the city. Low-income homeowners found themselves becoming renters. This was due to economic pressures and changing neighborhoods. In response, Community Roots acquired our first large apartment building in 1987: the Bremer, a 48-unit brick walk-up built in 1925.

Dive into how the Bremer is a perfect example of the role that historic building preservation can play in maintaining neighborhood character and protecting affordable housing. ➡️https://ow.ly/wznT50YQReb

From the roots up: A look back at the Bremer Apartments - Community Roots Housing The seismic retrofit and rehabilitation of the Bremer demonstrate how preserving historic buildings can protect our existing stock of affordable...