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Compass Housing celebrates the groundbreaking of new affordable houisng in Ballard

After a substantial delay, Common Ground client Compass Housing breaks ground on their Nyer Urness House in the heart of the North Seattle neighborhood of Ballard.
Compass Housing celebrates the groundbreaking of new affordable houisng in Ballard

Reverend Nyer Urness

 

Common Ground and social service agency Compass Housing Alliance joined forces back in 2008 to fill a growing need for affordable homes in North Seattle. The ultimate goal: the Nyer Urness House, 80 studio apartment units for formerly homeless and low-income adults. Despite overwhelming community support, the project was delayed for over two years in court. Due to the hard work and perseverance of Compass Housing Alliance and the project team, the Nyer Urness House survived this challenging obstacle and will break ground on Tuesday, February 21. Common Ground is proud to join Compass Housing in celebrating this outstanding project and long-awaited event.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
1753 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107
Coffee and light refreshments to follow at
Ballard First Lutheran Church
2006 NW 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98117

The facility is named after Reverend Nyer Urness who served as Compass Center chaplain from 1989 to 2006.  According to Compass, his ministry was at the heart of their community, and it is in memory of his gracious spirit that they name this project after him.