That dream includes the steps themselves and surrounding housing. The steps are a linkage and catalyst for the neighborhood and for the adjacent buildings, which have always been conceived of as quality rental housing for a wide range of incomes in the center of Seattle. Phase One of Harbor Steps, which includes the West Tower, contains 270,000 square feet, including parking and l67 apartments. Phase Two, the East Tower, contains 484,000 square feet including parking and 305 apartments and inn units.
Apartments range from studios to penthouse suites with high-quality finishes.
This article is about the forces that have shaped the project so far, as Phase Two nears completion. Phase Two, nears completion. It was to draw upon the opportunities of the site and its own composition to create qualities of lasting value. What a fresh idea after the 1980s, with its legacy of icons dotting Seattle's landscape. There could hardly be a more provocative urban site.