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BLESSED KATERI VILLAGE

Proud residents of Blessed Kateri Village
Project Description:

Blessed Kateri Village consists of five residential buildings and one community building, intersperced with play and garden areas on an approximately 5 acre site.  The community building houses a computer lab, office area, kitchen and great room for community gatherings, as well as an ample outdoor patio.  A large public park abuts the property to the south, and the site is within walking distance of schools, religious facilities, grocery stores and banks. The residential buildings are arranged around the community center.  Wherever possible, the apartment kitchens have been oriented so that their windows overlook this common area, allowing an adult cooking or doing other chores in the kitchen to monitor the activites of children in the yard. 



Population/Residents Served:

Agricultural worker households with incomes at 40% and 50% of area median income.



   Location:    View Google Map
1000S. Kateri Lane, Wapato, WA

Opening Date:
July 2009

Cost:
$10,102,960

Number and Type of Units:
There are 51 apartments, including 16 two-bedroom, 32 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units. One three-bedroom unit is reserved for an on-site manager.

Project Team:

Development Consultant:  Beacon Development Group

Architect:  Zeck Butler Architects

General Contractor:  MC Lundgren Construction



Project Sponsor:
Catholic Charities Housing Services, Diocese of Yakima

Funding Sources:
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credits
  • State of Washington Housing Trust Fund
  • State of Washington CDBG Housing Enhancement
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