Small Homes.
Shared Abundance.
A Living Tradition for the Future.
OVERVIEW
EcoTHRIVE Housing’s first village is preparing to break ground in Burien, Washington. Set on 1.8 acres, this community is designed to be permanently affordable and resident-owned—offering not just housing, but connection, shared equity, and long-term stewardship.
Burien Village serves as a living prototype: demonstrating how small homes, shared spaces, and cooperative ownership can create resilient, climate-adaptive communities that are both affordable and replicable.
Quick
Facts
Homes
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27 ecoCottages (studios, 1BR, and 2BR)
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320–650 sq ft, each with kitchen, bath, and loft
Shared Amenities
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Common House with shared kitchen and gathering spaces
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Laundry and tool library
Outdoor Environment
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Playground, food gardens, pollinator habitat, and native landscaping
Shared Spaces, Shared Stewardship
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Residents co-own and care for shared indoor and outdoor spaces—reducing costs, strengthening connection, and supporting long-term affordability.
Resilience
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Designed for climate adaptation, shared stewardship, and long-term care
Connected & Accessible
Located in the Boulevard Park neighborhood of Burien, the village is directly served by two major bus lines and within easy reach of schools, shops, parks, and a public library.
This location supports everyday accessibility while reducing transportation costs and environmental impact.
Zoning for Gentle Density
Burien Village was approved through the City of Burien’s Affordable Housing Demonstration Program (AHDP)—a visionary pilot created by city planners, the Planning Commission, and City Council.
This zoning pathway allows for a clustered village of small cottages within a traditionally single-family neighborhood, demonstrating how gentle density can expand housing access while respecting neighborhood scale and character.
