We are excited to announce that Cornus House, a new, transit-oriented development in the heart of Tacoma’s rapidly growing Dome District, is officially open! This milestone was celebrated with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by our esteemed project partners, local community members, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodwards.
Located at 2502 Pacific Ave., Cornus House is a new, state-of-the-art eight-story, 83,500-square-foot mixed-use development that features 199 thoughtfully-designed affordable housing units and three retail spaces. These new apartments offer modern, transit-friendly living in a prime location, directly adjacent to the T Line trolley, a future light rail station, and just minutes from Interstate 5. This community is also located a stone’s throw from the Tacoma Dome, the UW Tacoma campus, and downtown Tacoma. The project was built by Rush Commercial Construction, designed by Jackson Main Architecture, and developed by Great Expectations.
Affordable, Transit-Oriented Residences
Cornus House offers a variety of unit sizes, ranging from studio apartments to two-bedroom homes, with square footage ranging from 350 to 700 square feet. The development is part of the eight-year Multifamily Tax Exemption program, with 20% of the units designated for residents earning up to 80% of the area median income. The majority of the apartments are available at 10% to 15% below market rates. Since the opening on December 13th, 15% of the homes have already been leased, showcasing the growing demand for affordable, transit-oriented housing opportunities in the region.
Thoughtful Amenities for Modern Living
Residents of Cornus House will enjoy a range of community amenities designed to enhance their living experience. These include a fitness center, a flex working space, a central courtyard with fire pits for year-round enjoyment, and a rooftop community room and deck boasting stunning views of the Foss Waterway and Mount Rainier. The development also includes three prime retail spaces, which will feature a café and a private fitness studio.
Community Focus
This exciting development provides affordable housing in a vibrant, transit-accessible location, addressing the pressing housing need for working families. We are thrilled to see how Cornus House will positively shape the future of Tacoma.
Mayor Victoria Woodwards shared, “This project is a very welcome addition that will provide much-needed homes for working families, while strengthening the community and offering easy access to jobs, transit, and local amenities.”
We’re proud to be part of such a transformative project and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our community for years to come.
Thank you to our Partners!
A huge thank you to all the incredible partners and collaborators who have made this project possible, including Stearns Bank and Peach Tree Group for funding; Arboreal Management for operations; Davido Consulting Group, civil engineer; Schaefer, structural engineer; KLLA, landscape architect; A3 Acoustics, acoustics consultant; BEE Engineers, energy/envelope consultant; Contour Engineering, surveyor; Sound Earth Strategies, environmental consultant; Endelman & Associate, accessibility consultant; and Coffman Engineers, MEP design intent consultant.