Seattle– The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) has given the King County Housing Authority an Award of Excellence in Program Innovation for the Village at Overlake Station, a transit-oriented development (TOD) located in Redmond. The national award honors outstanding innovation and achievement in housing and community development programs.

The Village at Overlake Station– the first bus TOD in the nation– integrates 308 units of workforce housing, a mass transit facility and a child day care center on a single site. Located at 2650 152nd Ave. Northeast, in Redmond, the Village at Overlake Station is within walking distance to a number of major employers and retail services. The landmark project was financed through a novel public-private collaboration that included King County, the City of Redmond and the King County Housing Authority.

"Programs like this set standards that are worthy models for the public and private sectors," said King County Executive Ron Sims. "This project shows how a shared vision can work to the advantage of everyone, creating a strong economic infrastructure, lessening the burden on congested highways, and promoting a livable lifestyle for all."

KCHA administers a range of quality affordable rental and homeownership programs for residents of King County. The Authority serves more than 15,000 families, elderly and disabled households on a daily basis.