Building for the Future through Transit Oriented Development Projects

Transit-oriented developments help create vibrant, connected neighborhoods where people can thrive—and we’re proud to help bring these communities to life.

At Walsh Construction Co., we’ve spent more than six decades shaping the built environment of the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in delivering high-quality midrise apartment buildings that are not only functional but responsive to the community-focused goals of our clients.

Deep Roots in Multifamily Construction

Over the past decade, Walsh’s Washington office has delivered over 5,000 affordable homes from Mt. Vernon down to Olympia. Within that footprint, we have delivered 22 transit-oriented development (TOD) projects – new midrise buildings, often mixed-use, constructed adjacent to Sound Transit light rail stations.  This level of experience translates into a robust understanding of construction methods and cost management strategies—essential skills in today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious development environment.

Delivering consistent quality is just part of what we do. We also bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project, working closely with partners to find the best solutions. Our preconstruction services are especially valued for uncovering site potential, reducing risk, and keeping budgets on track from the very start. Our approach focuses on:

• Maximizing density in the most cost-effective way—even within tight budget constraints.
• Supporting the creation of durable, healthy, and resource-efficient buildings through life-cycle evaluation of systems and materials.
• Identifying and addressing design issues early in the process to avoid costly change orders and construction delays.

Proven Experience in TOD Construction

Walsh’s expertise in TOD projects is growing in tandem with intentional regional growth policies developed by Sound Transit, the State of Washington and local jurisdictions. Sound Transit and the State of Washington have prioritized development at stations for affordable housing focused on households earning less than 80% of Area Median Income, developed by mission-driven organizations.  

Because of our strong partnership with our nonprofit clients, and proven expertise in midrise construction on complex urban sites, Walsh has now become a trusted partner in the delivery of mid-rise projects adjacent to Sound Transit light rail stations.

We are proud to have delivered several successful TOD projects including:

• Station House in Capitol Hill for Community Roots Housing
• Colina Apartments and Plaza Roberto Maestas in Beacon Hill (for HAL Real Estate and El Centro de la Raza, respectively)
• Cedar Crossing in Roosevelt for Bellwether Housing, Mercy Housing NW and El Centro de la Raza. 
• Connection Angle Lake for Mercy Housing NW and Arc of King County (opening in June!)  

Looking ahead, we’ll be completing the Copper Leaf Apartments at the Northgate Station in late 2025 which will provide 250 new affordable homes and an early childhood education center for Bridge Housing, Community Roots Housing and El Centro de la Raza. We’re in the final stages of permitting and construction logistics planning for two more major developments which plan to start by the end of 2025— Bellwether Housing’s 331-unit Overlake Station project and Mercy Housing NW’s and Open Doors for Multicultural Families 220-unit Kent Station TOD Multicultural Village. And we’re in early preconstruction coordination for the Alliance Place TOD project with Housing Hope which aims to create a hub of housing, healthcare and community services at the Lynnwood station.  

Local Knowledge That Drives Success

Our project management and jobsite teams are adept at managing the complexities of TOD projects–everything from complex foundation and shoring coordination, right-of-way logistics, equitable hiring practices, prevailing wage compliance, and public safety planning. We are committed to proactive partnerships with our clients, design partners, Sound Transit, and local jurisdictions to ensure that the important community-center goals of these projects are achieved within owners’ budget and timeline targets.  

At Walsh Construction, we understand that TOD isn’t just about proximity to transit—it’s about creating lasting, livable communities where people can thrive. That’s why we remain committed to building with integrity, collaboration, and a forward-looking mindset that supports sustainable growth across the Pacific Northwest.