Auburn Junction

In April, 2008, Alpert International won a Request for Proposals advertised by the city of Auburn, Washington and was selected for exclusive negotiations for redevelopment of a substantial part of Auburn’s downtown which successfully resulted in a formal Master Plan Development Agreement that received unanimous City Council support. Known as Auburn Junction, this development is designed to create a new “urban village” – a green, mixed use, urban-style, commercial and residential dominated project featuring ground floor retail and restaurant facilities and incorporating open spaces. Ideally situated in the heart of downtown Auburn between the Sound Transit Station, Auburn's City Hall, and Safeway Grocery Store, just one block from Auburn Regional Medical Center, Auburn Junction will provide a positive lifestyle experience for residents, guests, and retail visitors alike.

The $240 million, multi-phased project is anticipated to create over 1 million square feet of new development, generate over $200 million of revenue to the city over the next 30 years, and transform this largely vacant, underutilized area into a regional destination that supports and revitalizes historic downtown Auburn.

In addition to the Master Plan Development Agreement, the city formally adopted the Alpert-proposed Auburn Junction Design Guidelines that requires all development within Auburn Junction to achieve at least LEED Silver certification and strive to meet the objectives of the Living Building Challenge – the first municipality to require such a high level of “green” standards.