Transforming Age Sky Bridge
Review Status
October 17, 2024, The Commission received its second presentation on this proposed skybridge. The focus of the meeting was to present updated skybridge designs, and the proposed public benefit package.
Commissioners deliberated by discussing and evaluating the individual elements of the proposed public benefit package. Commissioners voted 6-0, with the following condition:
1. Convene a subcommittee to evaluate the design progress of the wayfinding plan and how it relates to improvements in the immediate neighborhood.
Project Description
Transforming Age LLC is proposing a new skybridge to serve two residential towers in its “Skyline” Community on First Hill. The skybridge would connect the Cascade Tower, built in 2009, and the Olympic Tower,constructed in 2021, across 8th Avenue. The Skyline Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that provides housing and services for 425 seniors in 276 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living units, 28 memory care units, and 34 long-term skilled nursing units. The Community is age-restricted and open to residents older than 62, with an average resident age of 83. The skybridge would connect the two Towers and allow residents to move between them above the street level. The skybridge is not open to the public.