The content for this article was originally featured in the Daily Journal of Commerce on December 10, 2025

The New Hope Community Development Institute (NHCDI) and Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) had a groundbreaking ceremony for New Hope Family Housing on Nov. 30.

This event ceremonially broke ground on a new mixed-use development. Planning for a total of 92 units, the project is located on two properties owned by New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 114 and 123 – 21st Ave. On-site amenities will include community rooms, a roof-top terrace, ground-floor retail space, and office space for the church and NHCDI.

Speakers at the event included: Katie Wilson, Mayor-Elect of the city of Seattle; Rev. Dr. Johnny Youngblood, pastor of House of Hope church; Wendy Armour, director of advancement for Byrd Barr Place; Curtis Riggins, chair of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Board; Sharon Lee, LIHI executive director; and Caleb Stephen, KeyBank.