On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, family, friends, neighbors, builders, civic leaders, and funding partners gathered in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for 17th Street Homes.
What began less than a year ago as a symbolic shovel in the dirt has come full circle. Led by 1DROP member, and 3D Homes founder Kiara Daniels, the development now stands complete—delivering eight modern townhomes and single-family residences built specifically to create attainable pathways to homeownership for local families.
“What started as a vision is now eight beautiful new opportunities for homeownership right here in Tacoma. This project has been a labor of love, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported, encouraged, and followed along the way.”
Missed the beginning of this journey? Revisit the 17th Street Homes groundbreaking celebration here.
Design. Development. Dignity.
The celebration, emceed by fellow 1DROP member Jeremy Rubin, underscored the collective effort required to bring missing-middle housing across the finish line. Attendees heard from civic leaders—including Former Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Tacoma City Council members—alongside state and ecosystem partners such as Korbett Mosesly, Director of the Community Reinvestment Program, and Loundyne Hare of Northwest Investment Partners.
Most meaningfully, the program highlighted the real-world impact of local development: a new homeowner stepped up alongside Jessica Talton of Movement Mortgage to share their homebuying journey—turning architectural plans into keys in hand.
Inside 17th Street Homes:
Modern, Flexible Floor Plans: Spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom layouts featuring open-concept living areas, adaptable rooms for multi-generational living or remote work, and attached garages.
Accessible Homeownership: Attainable middle-housing pricing paired with buyer incentives—including down payment assistance—to lower upfront barriers for working families.
Intentional Neighborhood Fit: Revitalizing a previously underutilized parcel directly across from an elementary school into lasting, family-centered housing in the heart of Hilltop.
A Capital Ecosystem Built for Community Impact
Delivering attainable housing requires aligned partners who understand both the urgency of the housing crisis and the value of community-led builders. 17th Street Homes was made possible through a collaborative network backing Kiara at every phase:
Movement Mortgage: Committed to simplifying the mortgage process and creating lasting community impact, Jessica Talton and the Movement Mortgage team worked directly with buyers to pair 17th Street Homes’ residences with accessible financing and down payment assistance.
Northwest Investment Partners: Collaborated on site acquisition, demonstrating how strategic partnerships help underrepresented developers secure buildable land in high-need neighborhoods.
Bellevue Lending: Serving the Pacific Northwest with specialized financing for new construction and middle housing, Bellevue Lending provided the critical speed and customized construction loan structure needed to turn site acquisition into vertical progress.
Watch how funding partners like Bellevue Lending teamed up with 1DROP co-founder Reggie Brown to support Kiara from early acquisition through final delivery.
The 1DROP Model in Action
17th Street Homes stands as proof of what happens when underrepresented developers are backed by technical mentorship, transparent peer support, and mission-aligned capital. Kiara Daniels has not only added eight quality homes to Hilltop’s housing stock—she has established a replicable blueprint for community-rooted developers across the Puget Sound.
Congratulations to Kiara, the entire 3D Homes team, and every partner who helped turn this vision into permanent neighborhood wealth.
About 3D Homes
3D Homes is a female-led development and consulting firm dedicated to bridging the gap between community needs and quality housing solutions. Founded by Kiara Daniels, the firm specializes in middle housing development and land acquisition with a focus on creating generational wealth and neighborhood stability.
About 1DROP
1DROP is a collective of underrepresented real estate developers addressing the Puget Sound housing crisis. We are committed to empowering underrepresented developers to build housing for all wages, all stages, and all ages while growing access to generational wealth.
1DROP achieves its mission by internally providing:
Apprenticeships for aspiring underrepresented developers.
Co-development frameworks for emerging underrepresented developers to navigate partnership models.
Mentorship, networking, resources and supports for all underrepresented developers.
and externally:
Advocating for funding for underrepresented developers and their projects.
Educating on and advancing policy solutions that enable more housing.
For those inspired to learn more or get involved in supporting equitable housing, visit 1DROP's website to explore our initiatives and join us in making an impact.
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