Nia

  • Subsidized housing (public housing)
  • 9935 Eighth Ave. S.W., White Center, WA 98106
  • Open to applicants 55 and older

    Nia is located in the master-planned Greenbridge community, very close to services and mass transit. Its spacious, light-filled apartments feature well-appointed kitchens and their own patios or decks. Centralized laundry facilities are conveniently located on every floor. The building’s activity room includes a gas fireplace, and its computer room gives all residents access to the Internet. Gardening spaces, common-area decks, a full-sized greenhouse, and first-floor retail spaces also are available at Nia.

    Types of units

    Type Units
    1-bedroom 65
    2-bedroom 17
    Total 82

    Amenities & Services

    Controlled access, storage, elevators, underground parking, EV charging stations, on-site property manager, and a part-time support services coordinator can provide outreach and referrals. Mobile Food Bank stops by every first and third Tuesday of the month. Nearby services include YWCA Career Development Center, King County library branch, Food Bank, Clothing Exchange and Neighborhood House.

    Groceries & Shopping

    Albertsons, Heng Heng Supermarket, Angkor Market, QFC, Safeway, Target

    Public transportation

    Routes with stops located within a half-mile walk:

    • Frequent service:RapidRide H Line
    • Frequent service:60
    • Peak service:113
    • 128
    • 131
    • Peak service only – weekdays during commute hours, usually in just one direction.
    • Frequent service – every 15 minutes or less on weekdays.

    Walkability

    This community has an overall walk score of 76 out of 100. This is considered very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot.

    The overall score is based on the walkability of several types of amenities, including groceries (76), shopping & errands (76), schools (77), dining (80), parks (80).

    Recreation

    Remodeled Wiley Community Center, many nature trails and parks, including Westcrest Park, White Center Heights Park, White Center Park, Community Garden

    Medical Facilities

    Highline Medical Center, White Center Public Health Center, Group Health Burien Medical Center, Sea Mar Community Health Center