By 1995, NWAK reclaimed the dilapidated Loussac-Sogn building and transformed it into affordable Single Room Occupancy housing, which we still offer in the heart of Downtown Anchorage. One of our first residents Edith Ewing, said “Living at Loussac-Sogn is like being a citizen of a small village where everyone knows everyone else.” That’s still true today for our community at the Loussac-Sogn SRO Apartments!
NWAK’s Mutual Housing Association also developed two properties NWAK continues to own and operate today: Spruce View (82 units) and Hampstead Heath Apartments (88 units).
In 1995, NWAK invested $1.25 million in Merrill Crossing in Fairview, refurbishing apartment buildings for 83 units of housing. At the time NWAK set up a home loan office at Merrill Crossing because NWAK “would like to see those people put down roots in Fairview, which has the potential to be one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods. One of the oldest and most established housing areas, Fairview is within walking distance of the business district, downtown shopping, and a neighborhood health center, recreation center, senior center, elementary school, and churches.”
NWAK also received the Municipality of Anchorage’s “City of Lights” award and the Governor’s Award.