Yesler Terrace is SHA's oldest housing community, built on 30 acres on the southern slope of Seattle’s First Hill district in 1939. It was the first racially integrated housing project in the nation. Currently, Yesler Terrace houses about 1,500 residents in 561 apartments.

The aging buildings have reached the end of their useful life and are costing significant time and money to maintain. Yesler Terrace is in need of a full scale redevelopment to renew the housing, address maintenance issues and to improve resident health and safety.

Yesler Planning
A Citizen Review Committee is engaged in helping to plan for the future of Yesler Terrace. Find out more about how this work is proceeding. 

Guiding Principles
The Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has adopted guiding principles that were developed by the Citizen Review Committee.

Community Workshops

A series of workshops are being held to gather input from the residents on the conceptual site alternatives.

Key Staff Members
Get to know the staff members working on the Yesler Terrace efforts.
Find staff contact information here.

FAQ
Many questions come up as the future of Yesler Terrace is discussed. Find answers here to the questions that people ask most frequently.