Salishan Phases 1–3 & Hillside 2300 Resyndication
THA undertook the first phases of New Salishan and the Hillside Terrace redevelopment in the early 2000s, and most of the buildings are now 15 to 20 years old. More than half of the units were built for large families, leaving the properties with significant capital needs, from flooring, cabinets and appliances to the windows, siding, and roofs.
THA’s goal is to ensure the highest quality housing in the community. Recertification of the properties offered a chance to take care of several major systems within a single project, making the process less intrusive than if the work were spread across multiple smaller projects.
Rehabilitation plan
The rehabilitation project will cover the 270 units in New Salishan Phases 1–3, plus the 46 units in the 2300 block of Hillside Terrace.
We are still developing the full scope of the work for this project. THA staff conducted a series of inspections in late July and early August to help identify the needs of each property, and we will use this information to develop a full rehabilitation plan throughout the fall.
Based on past experience, some of the items that could be replaced include:
- Roofs
- Siding
- Windows
- Hot water tanks
- Flooring
- Appliances
- Cabinets
Site work may include repairs to sidewalks and driveways.
Temporary relocation
In some cases, households may need to relocate temporarily while work on their units is being done. Depending on the work, these could be day moves where families can return to the unit every evening, or relocation to a hotel or another unit onsite for a few days or weeks.
THA does not yet know how many households will need to be relocated. Once the scope of work for the project is determined, staff will meet with every resident to discuss if relocation is necessary, and if so, the timing and how long the relocation might be.
If your household will need to relocate during the project, THA will assist you in the process and make that your children’s school, your job and support networks are taken into account. The relocation will be at no cost to your family.
Schedule & next steps
THA staff concluded an initial series of inspections in the first week of August 2024 and are now developing the scope of work for the project.
| Event | Estimated Date |
|---|---|
| Notify tenants (GIN notices) & unit inspections | Summer 2024 |
| Develop the scope of work | Fall 2024 |
| Further inspections (surveys, environmental, etc.) | Summer 2024 – Summer 2025 |
| Meet with residents to discuss relocation | Spring 2025 – Fall 2025 |
| Relocation Intake Meeting with residents | Summer 2025 – Fall 2025 |
| Construction & relocation if necessary | Fall 2025 – Winter 2026 |
We may schedule follow-up inspections of a few specific units over the course of the next year, through summer 2025. THA’s Property Management team will reach out to any residents affected.
Starting in the spring of 2025, THA will hold meetings with residents to discuss the scope of the project and the impact on households while the work is being done. Construction will begin in fall of 2025 and run through winter of 2026.