The Nook at Northaven and N40 Park
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
DESIGNING CONNECTED LIVING
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11057 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
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Gaard Development & ReWA
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8,395 SF
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[March 2025]
The Nook at Northaven is a workforce housing project that seamlessly integrates with the Northaven Senior Living campus.
It comprises 83 units designed for workforce residents earning 60-80% of Seattle's median income, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
The ground floor features an Early Learning Center operated by the Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA), providing multilingual childcare services accessible to both residents and the surrounding community.
Project Type: Mixed-use affordable housing with early childhood education center
Units: 83 income-restricted apartments (studios, one and two-bedroom options)
Income Requirement: Residents earning 60-80% of Seattle's median income
Amenities: Social gathering spaces, outdoor patio, community garden, lending library, access to neighboring fitness center and dining hall
Sustainability Features: Bike storage, proximity to public transit, energy-efficient appliances
Transit Access: 5 blocks from Link light rail station (15 minutes to downtown Seattle)
Notable Features: Intergenerational programming with adjacent senior living facility
Special Elements: ReWA multilingual childcare center, N40 open space with p-patch and pedestrian connections

