Woodland View
permanently affordable home ownership (PAHO)
Schemata Workshop was approached by a previous client to design this site as a homeownership opportunity for low-income families in the face of the City’s housing crisis. Schemata Workshop recommended two potential partners to act as the developer on the behalf of the property owner. The property was then donated to Homestead Community Land Trust to support the project. The building will accommodate a mix of deed-restricted, permanently affordable homes as well as market-rate homes.
Located across the street from the northwest corner of the Woodland Park Zoo, Woodland View will be a mixed-use development of 25 homes and 1500 sq ft of commercial space. Developed for Forward Cohousing, an intentional neighborhood for people of diverse abilities, the homes will incorporate features of universal design to ensure that residents of all ages can successfully age in a community that is designed for them. The vision is that the community will be inclusive to a diverse population – not only in physical and intellectual abilities but also in age, family composition, ethnicity, and socio-economic levels. True to cohousing, the homes will all be fully independent, but there will also be a common house on the ground floor and rooftop amenities for the residents to support regular community meals, entertainment, and social activities.
The site is located in a walkable neighborhood commercial zone with retail amenities nearby, a playground across the street, and spectacular views in either direction to the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. The property is well-served by transit with a bus stop located right in front of the building. Commercial spaces will be first offered to the current retail tenants.
Of note: the land donor (a local family) was very interested to demonstrate this level of giving as one way that some may be able to help address our housing crisis. Please reach out to Schemata Workshop if you are interested in learning more, and taking advantage of the legal documentation already accomplished with this project to facilitate such a process.
Ask for partners Mike or Grace to discuss further, and/or info@schemataworkshop.com
Project Information
CLIENT
Homestead Community Land Trust
LOCATION
Seattle, WA (Phinney Ridge)
PROJECT TYPE
Multi-family Housing
COMPLETED
Spring 2026 (anticipated)
SCOPE
Development Strategies & Owner Engagement
Feasibility Study
Programming
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Construction Contract Administration
DESIGN TEAM
Schemata Workshop (Architect) TCC and Associates Inc. (Civil) Robinson Noble Inc (Geotech) Robison Engineering Inc (MEP) Nakano Associates (Landscape) Integrated Design Engineers LLC (Structural)
CONSTRUCTION TEAM
EDGE Construction (GC)
LAND DONOR
Confidential
