Rainier Court 3700 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118

The Rainier Court project is a mixed-use development at approximately 3700 Rainier Avenue South, just north of the Rainier Valley Square shopping center. The first two phases of this four-phase project were completed approximately 2005 (see The Dakota and Courtland Place). The goal of the project is to reclaim 7 acres of underutilized land and construct a marquee development that symbolizes progress and provides quality commercial space, affordable housing, pedestrian activity, and density for this community.

Rainier Court Phase III is located at 3605 – 33rd Avenue South, immediately north of The Dakota. The existing  promenade that separates these projects will be redesigned to enhance pedestrian access.  New landscaping and additional public artwork, including seating, will be installed. Decorative lighting, has been installed in the area. Phase III will consist of 74 apartment units and 12 townhomes for a total of 86 rental housing units for low- to moderate-income elderly individuals and households.  These are people 61 years or older with annual incomes of approximately $19,000-$30,000. The Project will consist of four (4) buildings, including a 5-story apartment building on the south and three (3) clusters of two-story townhomes on the north facing the single family residential neighborhood adjacent to Spokane Street. The project has been permitted but the tax credit financing was delayed in 2009.  We will reapply for that financing in 2010 and plan to begin construction the spring, including the environmental cleanup using the  ARRA Brownfield Cleanup Grant awarded by EPA.

Rainier Court Phase IV is located between 34th and 35th Avenues South immediately east of the Dakota. SEED installed a new water main in 35th Ave. to support this project.  SEED is currently working with HomeSight to develop homeownership opportunities with condominiums on 34th Avenue South and townhomes on 35th Avenue South. 

A pocket park adjacent to the Spokane Street right of way on the northern portion of the project was completed in June of 2011. Below are pictures from the park's dedication [courtesy of (c)Jamila Rozier]. "Click here" for information about the stone sculptures

For more information about the Rainier Court project, contact: Kim Calander (206) 760-4266