Bay Terrace Development

Bay Terrace was the third of four communities in THA’s ambitious redevelopment of its properties along South G Street on Tacoma’s Hilltop. This kid-friendly community has indoor and outdoor play areas for children of all ages, and residents care for community gardens that feature prominently near the sidewalks that make walking to school as easy as 1-2-3.

Project History

THA acquired what is now Bay Terrace in 1976, when it made up one part of the former Hillside Terrace Apartments. By the early 2000s, all of these properties were in need of an update, and THA began redeveloping each community one by one.

Starting in 2011, THA demolished 104 unsightly and worn-out units in the 1800 and 2500 blocks of South G. Bay Terrace would add 144 new units in the former Hillside 2500, while Hillside 1800 became home to the 64 units at The Rise at 19th.

Phase I of Bay Terrace completed in 2014, adding 70 units and a new community facility. Phase II added a mid-rise building with 67 units, plus 7 more units divided between a pair of townhouse-style buildings. Its community center offers a computer lab, gathering space, and Tacoma Public Schools’ only Head Start program located outside a school.

Details

Bay Terrace was built to take advantage of a prime location in the Hilltop neighborhood by adding services and amenities in the community, including:

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