The Yakama Nation of Washington is breaking ground today on a housing project.

The project is located on about 44 acres south of Wapato. The tribe will build 30 duplexes at the site, where about 80 other homes already exist.

The Yakama Nation Housing Authority have worked with officials and students from the University of Washington. Architecture students have been a part of the entire process, from design to construction.

Get the Story:
With UW assist, tribe to break ground today on housing project (The Yakima Herald-Republic 6/22)

aRelevant Links:
Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD - http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih
National American Indian Housing Council - http://naihc.net

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