Esther Short Commons

Vancouver, Washington
​Vancouver Housing Authority / Kemper Co. LLC
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This mixed-use building provides affordable and market rate housing as well as new commercial opportunities within downtown Vancouver, Washington. One hundred sixty apartments, all with exterior decks, take full advantage of a vibrant urban location, dramatic views and abundant solar exposure.
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The east storefront opens to Esther Short Park and provides 20,000 sf of retail space, including an 8,500 sf permanent home for the Vancouver Farmer’s Market.​

Awards Received
  • AIA/HUD Secretary’s Award for Mixed Use/Mixed Income Housing, 2006
  • PCBC Gold Nugget Merit and Honor Awards for Best Mixed Use Housing, 2006
  • Community Pride Design Award, Clark County and City of Vancouver 
  • Association of Washington Cities’ Municipal Achievement Gold Award for Economic Development