Urban Living
At the 500 Columbia location will be 116 Harbor Heights Apartment units for those 55+ as well as 60,000 square feet of retail and commercial space on the first and second floors.
Vine Street & Cascadia Groups Commit to Olympia's Downtown Renewal
by Kathryn Milhorn | Photo by Poppi Photography
Statisticians report that by 2050, more than 20% of Americans will be over the age of 65. But aging doesn’t have to slow you down.
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cientific and economic advances make for plenty of active, vibrant post-retirement years. If you or someone you know is looking to downsize to a live/work/play community, explore the new 500 Columbia project’s central location and abundant amenities when doors open in early 2020.
Harbor Heights Apartment units for those 55+ as well as 60,000 square feet of retail and commercial space on the first and second floors. Plenty of parking will also be integrated into the building as well. With a walking score of 77 — meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot — and a bike score of 92, all of downtown Olympia is at your doorstep.
“The project is a joint venture between the owners of the Vine Street Group and Cascadia Group,” explains Jeremiah "The city has great bones McKinley, Founder and Investment and we continue to expand Officer at the Cascadia Group. “It is a our commitment and local family owned business and has investment in Olympia." been investing in Olympia since 1979. Owners include both the McKinley For residents, apartment amenities will Family and Woolf Family.” include a rooftop deck with views of the At the 500 Columbia location will be 116 Capitol building, Olympic Mountains, thurstonchamber.com
Puget Sound and Port of Olympia marinas. There will also be a theater, conference room, business center, bar, gym, game rooms and on-site storage. Keycard access is standard and electric vehicle charging stations are planned. With all this so close at hand, expect house guests galore. Thankfully the Double Tree Inn is directly across the street. Cynara, a new restaurant from Christian Skillings, the owner of Olympia’s Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar, will be opening summer 2020. “We wanted to differentiate our investment from other offerings in the market,” explains McKinley. “This will be the only Urban 55+ offering in Thurston County. The city has great bones and
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