Definition as it applies to Yesler Terrace redevelopment

The Citizen Review Committee has defined "one-for-one replacement housing" as follows:

Replace or exceed the current number of very-low-income and low-income housing units at Yesler Terrace that serve public-housing-eligible residents and provide choice, options, site integration and affordability in a dense and culturally and economically diverse community.

In addition, consider redevelopment options that would guarantee no net loss of very-low-income housing serving public-housing-eligible residents on the current site of Yesler Terrace.

Guiding Principles

• Design housing mix based on geographic growth projections and the needs of current and future residents to accommodate families, single occupants, the elderly and those with disabilities.

• Provide the best possible affordable housing that offers choice, options, affordability and access to public amenities with attention to social justice and economic realities while promoting the integration of economic, social, cultural and racial groups throughout Yesler Terrace and the community at large.

• Consider expanding site boundaries in the immediate neighborhood and increase density to achieve project goals, recognizing that the expansion of the Yesler Terrace boundaries and permitted uses would allow a greater array of development options.

• Phase development to minimize resident disruption and construction impacts, and guarantee a home at Yesler Terrace for those residents who want to return and are still eligible under the current rules.

• Include residents in the housing design and development decisions by providing easy access to information and transparent public process.

• Provide nearby affordable housing relocation options and assistance when necessary.

• Provide replacement housing at costs consistent with public housing rent formulas and continue to serve very-low-income residents. In addition, consider redevelopment options that guarantee no net loss of very-low-income housing serving public-housing-eligible residents on the current site of Yesler Terrace.

• Ensure reasonable physical accessibility within Yesler Terrace for all residents and visitors.

• If the footprint of Yesler Terrace is expanded to include low-income housing, any lost units at those sites will be replaced in the neighborhood one-for-one at comparable rent.

• Pursue those alternatives for Yesler Terrace which will result in the greatest balance between the development of low-income public housing and the maintenance of the land in public domain.

• Encourage innovative home ownership opportunities for low-income people on site, including tenant ownership programs such as land trusts and cooperatives.