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 homeWorks
is Seattle Housing Authority's four-year program
to renovate 22 low-income public housing
high-rises. The goal is to protect low-income
housing by extending the buildings’ service life
and provide a better living environment for residents.
The project is dedicated to
producing work that is high quality and on
schedule. The focus is on minimizing the impact
on residents, who continue to live
in their apartments during construction.
The project is happening in
three phases. The first phase began in the
Spring of 2006; phase three is scheduled to end
in the Summer of 2009.
W.G. Clark
Construction is the general contractor for
the project and
DKA Architects leads the design team.
For more information, call
206-615-3534 or email
homeworksinfoline@seattlehousing.org.
Renovated buildings
Phase one of the project is
done. Construction was completed on
Ballard House,
Beacon Tower,
Capitol Park,
Green Lake Plaza,
Harvard Court,
International Terrace,
Lictonwood and
Olive Ridge.
Phase two includes work on
Cal-Mor Circle,
Cedarvale House,
Center Park,
Lake City House,
Olympic West,
Queen Anne Heights and
University West. Construction is 70 percent
complete.
Phase three permits have
been obtained and construction has begun.
Barton Place,
Center West,
Jackson Park House,
Ross Manor,
Stewart Manor,
University House and
West Town View are part of phase three.
Construction details
In most buildings the
construction includes:
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Painting, sealing or
applying new coatings to building exteriors
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Replacing galvanized
domestic waterlines with new copper pipes
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Replacing furniture and
finishes in common areas
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Replacing intercom
control equipment
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Replacing building
ventilation fans
In addition, the following
work is being done on some buildings, depending
on their specific needs:
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Repairing roofs
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Replacing windows
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Replacing some unit
finishes (e.g. countertops, flooring, paint)
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Completing remaining
elevator rehabilitations
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Finishing boiler
replacements
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Reconfiguring the drive
and drop-off area with a canopy at Olive
Ridge
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