Francis Village - Now Complete
It is with such enthusiasm that we announce the completion of Francis Village. Residents are busy moving into this new community and we are looking forward to hosting a community-wide Grand Opening Celebration on Monday, March 12th from 10:00 am - Noon.
Francis Village is Imagine Housing’s 12th affordable housing project comprised of 60 apartment homes and abundant community space in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland. Imagine Housing has collaborated with local service providers to provide supportive services and case management to Francis Village residents, with Imagine Housing’s own internal Supportive Services Program providing supplemental services to residents. In fact, at Francis Village, 16 apartments have been set aside for Friends of Youth, who will place clients between the ages of 18-24 into our permanent housing. Congregations for the Homeless, an organization that works with homeless men, has 7 apartments dedicated to their clients, and the Veterans Administration has an additional 10 apartments specifically for formerly homeless veterans. Each of these service providers will place their residents into housing and provide ongoing case management to help their clients maintain permanent stability.
Another important component of Francis Village is the community’s focus on sustainability. At Francis Village, Imagine Housing is building in measures that will help future residents understand how the day to day choices they make in their homes can impact their lives and their community. Current plans of Francis Village include a roof top garden; rain planters that allow rain runoff to percolate through vegetation and filter out pollutants; and low voltage lighting.
Francis Village Frequently Asked Questions:
Who developed and owns this new housing?
Imagine Housing both developed and owns Francis Village and now contracts with FPI Management for property management services. The construction of this project was led by Inland Group, with Ankrom Moisan Associate Architects as the design team.
What is Imagine Housing?
Imagine Housing is a community based non-profit organization (501(c) (3)) that empowers individuals and families, supports diversity and strengthens communities by developing permanent affordable rental housing and providing supportive services.
Does Imagine Housing have other properties?
Yes. Imagine Housing has developed and now owns 12 beautiful communities. These properties are located in Kirkland, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond and are all within established communities and are close to good schools, services and jobs. Imagine Housing is committed to providing housing that residents and neighbors can be proud of.
What kind of criteria will be used to evaluate if residents qualify for housing?
In addition to meeting the income requirements for the property, all Francis Village applicants will have a complete background check which will include reviews of credit, criminal, eviction, and sex offender histories to determine if they meet our criteria for housing.
How many people are currently living in Imagine Housing units?
Imagine Housing owns 425 units that serve over 1,000 individuals, including over 400 children and 111 seniors. Imagine Housing also provides 20 units of transitional housing for formerly homeless veterans at Andrews's Glen.