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National AIA and HUD Secretary Recognize Greenbridge with Prestigious Design AwardGreenbridge, a new mixed-income, sustainable community in White Center near Seattle, is being recognized by the National American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for its empowering design approach that creatively engaged local residents and stakeholders in transforming a World War II-era public housing project into a colorful, vibrant, and thriving community.
The AIA/HUD Secretary's award recognizes Greenbridge both for its inclusive planning process and the resulting environmentally- friendly neighborhood design that offers a mix of housing types, an impressive network of parks and trails, extensive art, and a community hub with a new elementary school, early learning center, renovated community center, public library, and retail shops.
The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) developed this ground-breaking affordable housing and mixed-use project, using a HOPE VI grant from the U.S. Department of HUD to catalyze revitalization of White Center, King County's poorest neighborhood.
GGLO led the master planning and design team responsible for the complex redevelopment plan.
GGLO and KCHA worked closely with residents, a community task force, business leaders, local government, and other stakeholders to develop the project's vision and goals of sustainability, community, and diversity.
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