We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But did you know that it takes a village to—well, create a village? Intentional partnerships between key players build strong communities. Of course, architects, contractors, engineers, and other construction industry collaborators transform ethereal dreams and ideas into physical homes. However, industry partnerships with actual residents and community organizations solve housing needs and drive local growth.
At the intersection of 24th Avenue and East Union Street in Seattle’s Central District, two vibrant multi-unit residential developments, Liberty Bank Building and Midtown Square, reflect the success of community input, strategic public and private partnerships, and skilled execution by the design and construction teams. Through deliberate efforts to engage local citizens and organizations, Liberty Bank Building and Midtown Square pay tribute to the Central District’s identity as a historically Black neighborhood while offering inviting places to live and local businesses to reinvigorate the area.