Seattle is a city of growth - there's no doubt about it. However, with growth comes an influx of population. As a result, the city is facing a crisis over its lack of affordable housing. Guard Development wants to change that. Over the next ten years, we plan to partner with owners of Unreinforced Masonry (URM) buildings in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and with the broader community to develop more than 1,000 new units of affordable workforce housing. We plan to redevelop existing historic buildings that are currently vacant or underutilized to provide Seattle's working class with an affordable option to live close to the city. We desire to preserve Seattle's rich culture by restoring historical buildings while creating new spaces for people to call home. Check out our first project: The Louisa Hotel: https://louisahotelseattle.com