Northgate Commons
Northgate Commons is Seattle Housing Authority’s (SHA) bold transformation of 8.5 acres into a welcoming, walkable neighborhood where opportunity, connection and community thrive. Steps from light rail, North Seattle College, parks, and jobs, Northgate Commons will bring new homes, green spaces, and amenities designed for the people who make Seattle vibrant.
Our Commitment
Northgate Commons reflects SHA’s mission to create community, not just buildings. This is a place where people from all walks of life can put down roots, share opportunities, and call Northgate home for generations to come.
At a Glance
- 8.5 acres
- Six parcels
- Up to 1,400 homes
- 300+ permanently affordable
- Three blocks to light rail
- Full build-out by 2036
Spanning six parcels, the site will grow into a diverse neighborhood shaped by strong partnerships. SHA will develop affordable multifamily homes on two parcels and sell the remaining four to private, nonprofit, and public partners, bringing a rich mix of housing types, community-serving uses, and long-term investment. In total, the neighborhood could offer up to 1,400 homes at full build-out.
Site preparation and demolition begin in summer 2026. Construction of more than 200 permanently affordable homes launches in 2028, with the full community blossoming by 2036. Northgate Commons grows gradually and intentionally rooted in equity and built for the future.