Trailhead Apartments
Issaquah’s Trailhead mixed-income community blends family-focused living with inclusive design, just steps from transit, parks, mountain trails, and a restored wetland.
CLIENT
King County Housing Authority
LOCATION
Issaquah, WA
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Master Planning
Trailhead affordable housing offers an inclusive community with 165 homes ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, prioritizing family-friendly layouts.
Amenities such as a teen study room, large community space, fitness center, and a rooftop deck with play area encourage connection across all ages. Three units will be owned by Life Enrichment Options to house adults with disabilities, and 10,000 sf of street-level space is reserved for city-designated community services. A future market-rate counterpart shares the site, adding economic diversity.
Idyllic Setting
Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Trailhead offers sweeping views of Cougar and Squak Mountains and sits just a mile from Lake Sammamish State Park. A shared plaza and multimodal trail connect residents directly to Tibbetts Valley Park, while the location beside Issaquah’s Transit Center ensures convenient access to the city and surrounding region.
Protecting Wetlands Through Sustainable Water Systems
When redevelopment removes the site’s large surface parking lot, the on-site wetland’s main water source will be lost. To preserve it, the design channels all roof drainage to the wetland, keeping it hydrated and thriving. Visible runnels trace the water’s path, celebrating the region’s iconic water cycle while sustaining a biodiverse habitat.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
165 Affordable apartment homes
3 Co-living apartment homes for adults with mental disabilities
10,000 sf of commercial space for community supporting services, all on a site shared with a future market rate building, shared plaza, and public multimodal trail