The Summit at Bay Vista, Bremerton Housing Authority’s (BHA) new 83-unit affordable apartment building, hosted a grand opening for the community on May 17.

Located on the highest point of the 82-acre Bay Vista site, The Summit offers sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and nearby Oyster Bay. The completion of The Summit marks the first of what will ultimately be many new developments within Bay Vista, Bremerton’s newest neighborhood.

Containing a combination of one and two-bedroom apartments, the structure was built to Washington State Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards, incorporating energy conservation and sustainable building practices in its design. Seventeen apartments will be available to persons who are physically challenged.

Built at a cost of $13.3 million, The Summit was designed by Ross Deckman & Associates with assistance from Tonkin Hoyne. The general contractor was Walsh Construction and site preparation work was led by Hos Brothers Construction. The building is owned by BHA and will be managed by Quantum Management Services.

The Summit has two elevators, a large community lounge, computer lab, and in the future will host a small coffee café run as a barista training program for BHA residents. Each apartment includes a combination washer/dryer and dishwasher. Former residents of Westpark have been given a priority in occupancy of the new building.

Financing of The Summit includes Tax Credit Assistance program funds from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, HUD HOPE VI grant funds, Housing Trust funds from the Washington State Department of Commerce, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, and reinvested BHA developer fees earned from the project.

Occupancy is expected to begin in June after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the City of Bremerton.