Bothell Urban
The people of Bothell UMC are actively working with partners to create a place in downtown Bothell that builds the kind of community where all people are valued, loved and know they belong.
The Bothell Urban Project will be a community heart in the middle of downtown; offering homes, services and a welcoming gathering space where people can walk by and walk in!
indoor community gathering area
human services offices
food & beverage retail for job training
public meeting rooms
affordable rental apartments
public outdoor plazas
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Partners
The Bothell Urban Project’s partners include BRIDGE Housing and all participating members of the Bothell community.
The mission of Bridge Housing is to strengthen communities and improving the lives of its residents, beginning - but not ending - with affordable housing.
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Public Meeting Links
July 2023 - City Council study session to direct City Staff on moving forward.
April 2023 - City Council requests an update.
May 2022 - City Council Meeting presentation about the disposition of Lot P South for this project and the changes since Sound Transit deferred.
July 2021 - Michael Katterman, Director of Community Development, and Jeanie Ashe, Economic Development Manager, present update to the City Council introducing the idea of Lot P South.
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What is Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is generally defined as housing on which the occupant is paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for housing costs, including utilities. To learn more about what affordable housing really means, we recommend visiting Local Housing Solutions.
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Summary of Timeline
October 2023 – In response to city direction to maximizing the density, decision to build solely multi-family housing as rentals is made with the ideal scenario being that Habitat for Humanity homes find appropriate property elsewhere in Bothell.
August 2023 – Letter of Intent discussions begin
June 2023 – City Council study session gives direction to City staff
March 2023 – City of Bothell staffing is fulfilled with new City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Community Development Director
August 2022 – 3rd Proposal to City of Bothell for the full P-South Lot in response to their RFP
May 2022 – 2nd Proposal presented to Bothell City Council for portion of P-South subsequently received RFP from City of Bothell.
July 2021 – Habitat developed architectural drawings for a portion of P-South
June 2021 – Opportunity for potential of a portion of P-South with Sound Transit presented to us
April 2021 – 1st proposal presented to City of Bothell for Civic Lot
November 2020 – Closed on sale of Westhill property
April 2020 – Interviewed Development Partners for downtown project
December 2019 – Congregation voted to sell portion of our Westhill property
Project Progress
Learn here what we’re up to now, what we’ve already accomplished and where we’re heading.
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