began in 2013, with plans to replace existing homes with 5,000 mixed-income residential units, of office space, and of retail and community space. The new development will include at least 561 units for those earning 30% of the area median income (AMI) or less as well as 290 units for 60% of AMI and 850 units for 80% of AMI. The SHA partnered with private developers including Vulcan Real Estate to build market rate and 80% housing in the community. The first new building, Kebero Court, opened in May 2015 and was followed by the opening of Raven Terrace in February 2016. The project, the largest such redevelopment in Seattle's history, is anticipated to take up to 15 years for the full buildout. The First Hill Streetcar, which began operation in 2016, connects Yesler Terrace to Capitol Hill via Broadway, and the International District via Jackson Street. Prior to the start of construction, existing Yesler Terrace residents had organized to oppose any redevelopment plans that would reduce the number of units available to residents with the lowest income. Parks and recreation Yesler Terrace Park is a public park operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation in the redeveloped Yesler Terrace neighborhood. It opened in 2018 and includes playgrounds, garden spaces, basketball courts, and a small soccer pitch. The park cost $5 million to construct and is adjacent to an existing community center. Ela Lamblin's stainless steel gazebo structure Whirl Piece: Current Events (2005) is installed in the park. Education Yesler Terrace is served by three Seattle Public Schools schools: Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, Washington Middle School, and Garfield High School. Notes and references External links Yesler Terrace, Seattle Housing Authority. Includes links to pages relevant to the current planning process. Seattle City Clerk's Neighborhood Map Atlas: Yesler Terrace Yesler Terrace Park Public housing in the United States Residential buildings in Seattle